I Love To Go A Gardening
Growing Our Life in Northern Michigan
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A Dagobah Day
Order and sanity is returning to my home. The cats all seem to be in good health…or on their way there. After we took Luke to the vet the other day, we put him in the bathroom. The bathroom is smaller than the back… Continue Reading “A Dagobah Day”
Not the Worst of Summers
It also has not been the worst of summers. It has also not been the best of summers. Compared to problems many other people are experiencing, our lives are greatly blessed and our problems are small. I have a loving husband. My son is… Continue Reading “Not the Worst of Summers”
A Blessing and A Curse
“May you live in interesting times” (Phony Chinese curse) Sometimes co-workers greet my husband with “How’s life?” EJ usually replies, “Boring. Very Boring.” They always respond, “Oh, that’s too bad.” EJ says, “No, it’s good. Think about it: ‘Boring’ means there’s no explosions at… Continue Reading “A Blessing and A Curse”
NOOOOOOO!
Last night I saw that Timmy has worms. Will the nightmare never end? I woke in the night thinking that we needed to give worm medicine to all the cats, and wondering how we could afford it. I called the vet this morning and… Continue Reading “NOOOOOOO!”
Scarborough Tea
I thought today was going to be a difficult day because I stayed up much too late with EJ and I got up much too early with JJ. I like to greet EJ when he comes home from work and I like to fix… Continue Reading “Scarborough Tea”
“Define Interesting”
My family’s conversations are filled with quotes from favorite movies. Star Trek, Star Wars, The Princess Bride, and others are filled with very quotable quotes. If we see a beautiful full moon, one of us will say, “Wow! Look at that moon!” Another will… Continue Reading ““Define Interesting””
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”
I Love To Go A Gardening 