I Love To Go A Gardening
Growing Our Life in Northern Michigan
Month: August 2013
College–and Cats
Back in my other life, before I was married to EJ and had a son, I was a word processor at a consulting firm. When I mentioned to my supervisor that if I ever got married, I wanted to be a stay-at-home Mom, she… Continue Reading “College–and Cats”
Paint Memories
Today was laundry day. Usually EJ goes with me to help me, but he had to work six days this last week and I knew he was really tired, so I drank only ONE cup of coffee and then I loaded the dirty clothes… Continue Reading “Paint Memories”
The Path
We had been going to the Farmer’s Market every Friday morning, but EJ has been very busy and working very hard at his job this week, and he was very tired, so we didn’t go this morning. We need honey, but we have enough… Continue Reading “The Path”
There And Back Again
JJ starts college this coming Monday. We have been teaching him the route to the college by having him drive us there and back again several times over the last couple months. The last time he drove us to the college, I wrote down… Continue Reading “There And Back Again”
A Crappy Life
Lately I have had a rather crappy life. I mean, really. One of our cats has had diarrhea. Badly. I was constantly discovering it and cleaning it up and mopping the floors. I’ve also dumped out and washed the litter boxes because the cat… Continue Reading “A Crappy Life”
My Honey
Today was Friday, the day I make Challah Bread and we have a nice meal. Today was also the day of the Farmer’s Market. EJ and I needed to get to the Farmer’s Market because we are almost out of honey. If we didn’t… Continue Reading “My Honey”
“Please Wait For Assistance”
We ran out of the delicious grape juice we always drink on Friday, so EJ and I went to the store 30 minutes away where we usually buy it. When we opened our front door to leave the house, Danny shoved himself past us.… Continue Reading ““Please Wait For Assistance””
Oh, Crap!
This morning EJ and I again worked at getting the RV ready to sell. I cleaned out the inside, sweeping and vacuuming, while EJ mostly emptied the outside compartments. The possibility of selling the RV is bittersweet. When we bought it, it represented fun,… Continue Reading “Oh, Crap!”
My Best Friend
This morning, after only a sip or two of coffee, I went outside and took all of last year’s wood out of the woodshed. I thought it would save time–and EJ’s back–if I could get it done. I had to wear a sweatshirt because… Continue Reading “My Best Friend”
I Blinked in May
Yesterday was a beautiful day with sunny skies and just-right temperatures. We have the sense that summer is slipping away, and there are things we still must get done before it. Every year, it feels as if I blinked in May and it’s suddenly… Continue Reading “I Blinked in May”
Waking Up Slowly
This morning, I woke up slowly and saw a delightful thing. I like waking up slowly. I always wake up, get out of bed, make a pot of coffee, and then savor each cup as I settle on the couch with cats on and/or… Continue Reading “Waking Up Slowly”
Changing Seasons
The day has been one of those perfect days that occasionally arrive to refresh the spirit. The weather was absolutely beautiful. The sun was shining and the sky was blue with only a few white clouds. The temperature was warmish, but with a coolish breeze. Although the day… Continue Reading “Changing Seasons”
The Nothings of Life
I was awake until after 4 a.m. this morning. I slept until 7 a.m. and then I slept fitfully with many wakings for another hour before getting up. I have been utterly exhausted today, moving through the day in a thick fog. There were… Continue Reading “The Nothings of Life”
Waiting Up
My husband works second shift at work, which is nice, because we get to spend the mornings together when he first wakes up and before a long day at work tires him. When our son was young and throughout our years of homeschooling, I’d… Continue Reading “Waiting Up”
Throwing the Shoe
This morning EJ and I stopped at the bank before heading to the store in a nearby town to pick up a few items. We had a nice chat with the tellers at the bank. The husband of one teller works with my husband,… Continue Reading “Throwing the Shoe”
I Love To Go A Gardening 