I Love To Go A Gardening
Growing Our Life in Northern Michigan
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Grandma’s Feather Bed (And Darth Luke)
I hope each of you have a restful, peaceful, and delightful Christmas Day! Last night when EJ and I got into bed, Hannah Joy jumped into bed between us. Ah, well, we let her. I’m not sure we could have prevented her, but we… Continue Reading “Grandma’s Feather Bed (And Darth Luke)”
Introducing Hannah Joy
Despite my greatest efforts, I was unable to resist temptation. I gave in. I failed miserably….well, to be honest, I actually failed joyfully. Yesterday our local animal shelter posted at Facebook that they would be open for adoptions from 9 a.m. to noon on… Continue Reading “Introducing Hannah Joy”
Life at the Post
I took a beautiful photo of Josette sitting on the gate post in the blue-ish early morning light. I am totally in love with sweet, beautiful Josette. I am delighted at how she joins me each time I go out to care for the… Continue Reading “Life at the Post”
Pet Craving
Yesterday a group of JJ’s friends came over to go sledding on our driveway. There were five adults and two kids. JJ said that there would have been more but some of his friends couldn’t make it. They seemed like nice young people. I’m… Continue Reading “Pet Craving”
A Sweet December Weekend
Friday morning I snowblowed the driveway in hopes that the mail lady would deliver packages that were scheduled to arrive. I worked hard and did a good job. As soon as I finished, I walked down to the mailbox. The mail was already there,… Continue Reading “A Sweet December Weekend”
Winter Magic
Yesterday JJ chauffeured me around to complete various errands. It was snowing quite hard and the roads were snow-covered and slippery at times. Our first stop was to the hospital in a nearby town to pick up my new eye glasses. I think it’s… Continue Reading “Winter Magic”
Bubbles in the Winter – And Other Stuff
Tuesday morning after EJ had left for work, after I had eaten breakfast, and after I had showered and my wet hair had dried, I put on my coat, hat, boots, and mittens and bravely went out to snowblow the driveway. It required courage… Continue Reading “Bubbles in the Winter – And Other Stuff”
Drinking Coffee On A Snowy Morning
I’m sitting in my chair sipping my coffee as I watch the birds at the feeder. I love watching the birds at the feeder in the winter. I don’t put the feeders out in warmer months because they can attract bears so I wait… Continue Reading “Drinking Coffee On A Snowy Morning”
Winter Has Arrived!
I think winter has finally come to stay. We had 4-6 inches of snow over night. It snowed all day today and I think more snow is on the way. With all the snow, I decided I ought to snowblow the driveway this morning.… Continue Reading “Winter Has Arrived!”
Murdick’s and the Mall
December 1 (Friday) was EJ and my 27th anniversary. We were going to celebrate our anniversary on Saturday and I was going to plan something awesomely fun because there have been many years when we weren’t able to do much to celebrate. A time… Continue Reading “Murdick’s and the Mall”
Dog-Gone Memories
Today we are grieving Danny. His loss has left a painful hole in our hearts. We are flooded with memories: Every now and then when JJ was younger, he and I used to stop at a store in a nearby town called Soldan’s. It primarily… Continue Reading “Dog-Gone Memories”
Goodbye, Danny
My Danny died today. I think that both EJ and I knew that he would, which is why EJ kept saying that we might have to say goodbye to him. I think he was trying to prepare both himself and me. I cried all… Continue Reading “Goodbye, Danny”
Oh, Danny Boy!
I have to take Danny to the vet later this afternoon. Late last winter, we had several weeks of alternating warm and cold days so that the snow melted and froze, making our driveway very ice. Danny started limping badly so we think he… Continue Reading “Oh, Danny Boy!”
They Do Not Hear
I hardly slept last night. My stomach is in knots. I feel upset. I’m sorry, but I need to rant a little bit. I often share articles about abuse at Facebook. My primary goal in sharing articles is to help those who are experiencing… Continue Reading “They Do Not Hear”
The Post
Yesterday–or maybe Saturday–I was sitting in my chair by the window when I saw Miss Madeline Meadows trotting along the edge of the forest, heading downhill. Suddenly, some birds flew up to the birdfeeders. Their movement caught Madeline’s attention. She turned around and headed… Continue Reading “The Post”
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