I Love To Go A Gardening
Growing Our Life in Northern Michigan
Month: September 2023
Ups and Downs
September has felt very autumnish with cooler temperatures during both the day and the night. Even on days that reach 80 degrees, the mornings start out cool so a jacket feels comfortable. I dress in layers so I can shed jackets or sweatshirts over… Continue Reading “Ups and Downs”
Broody?
Things seem to be calming down a bit as EJ and I adjust to life after his mini-stroke. He still gets easily tired, but I assume it will take time to get more or less back to normal. He has worked a couple full… Continue Reading “Broody?”
Returning
I think that almost the most difficult part of a difficult time is trying to return to everyday life. During the crisis, a person (or family) is in survival mode. He runs on high alert and finds the energy to do what needs to… Continue Reading “Returning”
Message Received
When I got home from the hospital last Thursday evening, I got on Google Maps to consider my route to the hospital the next day. I told Google Maps my origin and destination and then moved its highlighted route to change to the street… Continue Reading “Message Received”
When It Rains, It Pours
There is a saying that goes “When it rains, it pours,” and that has been true for us both literally and figuratively this week. At 6:30 a.m. yesterday, EJ messaged me that he had felt very dizzy at work so the wife of the… Continue Reading “When It Rains, It Pours”
Days of Labor
Yesterday was Labor Day, which is a federal holiday in the USA to honor and recognize the American labor movement and the work and contributions of laborers to the development and achievements of the United States. Many people celebrate with cookouts–a last hurrah before… Continue Reading “Days of Labor”
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