I Love To Go A Gardening
Growing Our Life in Northern Michigan
Month: January 2018
A Patch of Ice
First, JJ had his oncology appointment today and he is doing great. All the medical test results are wonderful. Me? I’m not doing so well. It snowed overnight. We got just enough snow to hide the ice. This afternoon I took Hannah with me to… Continue Reading “A Patch of Ice”
Weather, Propane, and Stuff
Sunny, Rain, Snow, Sunny, Rain, Snow. Warm, Cold, Warm, Cold. Melt, Freeze, Melt, Freeze. Our weather has been up and down and very changeable throughout January. We’ve had such warm temperatures that the snow melted and the chickens even came out of their coop… Continue Reading “Weather, Propane, and Stuff”
The Dragon Shawl
JJ has been battling a bad cold for about two weeks. It has been bad enough to make him feel bad, but not bad enough to prevent him from working, going to school, and hanging out with his girlfriend. I have finally succumbed to… Continue Reading “The Dragon Shawl”
#Meteor
Yesterday EJ and I were enjoying a quiet, peaceful evening at home. Luke was in EJ’s lap and Hannah was on mine. Suddenly, EJ pointed at the window and shouted, “Whoa! What is THAT?” I quickly looked out the window as Hannah leaped off… Continue Reading “#Meteor”
Magical Diamond Dust
The sunrise this morning was gorgeous. The skies were mostly blue all day and the sunlight made the ground sparkle, as if the snow had been replaced with diamond dust. It was absolutely magical and I truly felt as if I live in an… Continue Reading “Magical Diamond Dust”
Madeline’s Surprise
I had an interrupted night of sleep. First, I heard Hannah jump off the bed to welcome JJ home from work. I often wait up for JJ, but not if he gets home too late. Last night he didn’t get home until midnight. I’m… Continue Reading “Madeline’s Surprise”
The Day of the Squirrels
Our weather has turned cold again. I was worried about the roads and our driveway becoming super slippery when all the slush froze, but it hasn’t been that bad. Whew. We adopted Hannah Joy from the county animal control shelter two days before Christmas.… Continue Reading “The Day of the Squirrels”
The R.O.U.S.
The temperatures have risen into the mid-40s. It’s so warm that I’m tempted to wear a jacket instead of a coat. The snow is melting rapidly and I can see patches of bare ground in places–mostly where we’ve snowblowed or walked paths in the… Continue Reading “The R.O.U.S.”
The Snow Dragon
JJ arrived home from work last night at almost 11 p.m. I had waited up for him, and the first thing he said to me when he came in the door was, “Wow, Mom, what happened in the driveway? It’s all tore up and… Continue Reading “The Snow Dragon”
The Joy of Hannah
We had some really cold days and nights here. EJ said that one morning our thermostat said -6. On that morning it wasn’t long before my face and hands starting hurt when I went out to do my morning chores. I tried to blow… Continue Reading “The Joy of Hannah”
Piper and Hannah Joy
Piper, the amazing Cherry Capital Airport dog who chased wildlife away from the runways so planes could take off and land safely, died of cancer last night. He was loved so much by the community that the whole Traverse City area is grieving his… Continue Reading “Piper and Hannah Joy”
Hannah Joy Learns Hebrew
Happy 2018! EJ and I didn’t stay up to see the old year turn into the new one. I think we went to bed at 10:30 or 11 pm. We becoming old geezers. Oh, well. As soon as I got out of bed this… Continue Reading “Hannah Joy Learns Hebrew”
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