I Love To Go A Gardening
Growing Our Life in Northern Michigan
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Dr. Frankenstein’s Monster
Yesterday was very humid–I think it might have been the hottest day this summer. A storm moved in about 8 p.m. It was a little early, but I went out to put the poultry to bed before the storm got too bad. The chickens… Continue Reading “Dr. Frankenstein’s Monster”
Eclipse 2017 – Northern Michigan
Today was THE day. The BIG day. The day that the solar eclipse traveled across the USA. We weren’t anywhere near the full path in Northern Michigan, but we were supposed to be able to see about 75% of it. At first very cloudy… Continue Reading “Eclipse 2017 – Northern Michigan”
Chasing After Butterflies…
Today I chased after butterflies….both figuratively and literally and maybe even metaphorically. I had trouble getting motivated this morning. I’d start a task, and then get distracted and side-tracked. I usually make the bed while the cats are eating their canned food, which I… Continue Reading “Chasing After Butterflies…”
To See The World In A Grain of Sand…
Yesterday was a very cloudy, rainy day. The clouds were not dramatic storm clouds. They were gray, glowering clouds that dimmed the daylight, making it feel more like twilight. It rained off and on, sometimes lightly, sometimes heavily, but never pouring buckets. I took… Continue Reading “To See The World In A Grain of Sand…”
Life in Hidden Places
Somehow, the week has zoomed by and it’s already over. Tuesday was JJ’s day off from work and we were busy. We both had errands to do so we combined our tasks and went together. Our first stop was at the grocery store. JJ’s… Continue Reading “Life in Hidden Places”
Life in the Enchanted Forest
I’ve begun drying my herbs. I actually think I almost began drying too late and I should have begun earlier in the summer but it’s difficult to even think about drying when the weather is summer hot, especially because I use dehydrators, which tend… Continue Reading “Life in the Enchanted Forest”
Rain, Rain, And Other Things
I started to write this post on Saturday evening, but EJ and I decided to have a campfire out in our yard instead. I’m only now finding the time to continue my interrupted post. In fact, I have repeatedly tried to work on this… Continue Reading “Rain, Rain, And Other Things”
Stormy Anniversary
We usually keep informed about the weather because….well, we really enjoy watching the weather. Knowing the forecasts helps me decide what to wear for the day, or whether or not I should water the garden, or whether to expect severe storms. When I was… Continue Reading “Stormy Anniversary”
Numbers Six and Seven
We still didn’t have the Suburban back from the repair shop so I had to take him to work again this morning. Well, actually he drives to work and I drive back home. I get home just in time to hand JJ the keys… Continue Reading “Numbers Six and Seven”
Birdwatching at the Park
The suburban is still in the repair shop. We took JJ to work this morning so that if the repair shop told us that the suburban was done, we could go pick it up. They didn’t call, which means that Monday I will have… Continue Reading “Birdwatching at the Park”
Oncology Results
Today was a loonnng day. I didn’t sleep very well last night because I was anxious and praying so much for JJ. I had to take EJ to work again early this morning. Again, it’s always a pleasure to drive anywhere around here because… Continue Reading “Oncology Results”
Chauffeuring
The suburban needed some work done on it so we dropped it off at the repair shop last night after EJ had eaten a quick supper. The repairs are going to cost a lot (ouch), but thankfully we have just enough money to pay… Continue Reading “Chauffeuring”
The “Bird That Cries With Grief”
Always walk through life as if you have something new to learn, and you will. ~ Vernon Howard The highlight of my day is walking down our long winding driveway to get the mail. I feel as if I am walking through an art… Continue Reading “The “Bird That Cries With Grief””
He Refreshes My Soul
Last Friday I went with JJ to the hospital for his blood draw, which he needed in preparation for his visit to the oncologist this Friday. The hospital always gets him in really quickly. He was called back to the lab within a couple… Continue Reading “He Refreshes My Soul”
Gang of Thieves
Early yesterday evening I looked out the window and saw two eggs lying on the grass. The ducks do have regular nest areas where they lay their eggs, but sometimes they just drop an egg wherever. I don’t want the eggs to attract predators… Continue Reading “Gang of Thieves”
I Love To Go A Gardening 