Linking up with Patty at Good, Better, Best for Monthly Musings. A last Thursday of the month ponder about an assortment of things. This month, we’re thinking about ways we make our lives easier. 1. Paper planner, digital calendar or other option? I live by my digital calendar, but also have a wall calendar because…
Joining in with Joyce at From This Side of the Pond, and the rest of the Wednesday Hodgepodge crew, again this week to answer a handful of questions. 1. America celebrates turning 250 years old this year. Primary cities set to lead the celebrations on July 4th are Boston, Philadelphia, New York, and Washington D.C….
Years ago, I used to join Peggy with a The Simple Woman’s Daybook post now and then. She left the blog-o-sphere, but some continue the practice. It’s a good one, as it focuses one’s attention on the present as opposed to the nonsense “out there.” Looking out my window I see blue sky and sunshine….
Well, it’s been a week! Again. It’s good to sit back at the end of it and look back at the good things that transpired—and they are always there, even if we have to look a bit harder to find them. I’m pleased to join Susanne at Living to Tell the Story, and others, with…
I fill one more yellow bowl with ripe tomatoes (you know, one of those big old Tupperware ones that everyone has). I’ve roasted batch after batch with garlic and aromatic herbs, tucking them away in the upright freezer downstairs. It’s satisfyingly full for this time of year, with beets, borscht, carrots, beans and tomatoes in…
Here in Saskatchewan, farmers are busy in the fields bringing in the harvest. I’m not a farmer, but there’s still something so satisfying about seeing combines in the field. In our own backyard, I’ve picked the last of the green beans, zucchini, and cucumbers. Tomatoes are still going strong, but I’m keeping an eye on…