I Love To Go A Gardening
Growing Our Life in Northern Michigan
Category: Miscellaneous
3 A.M.
This is EJ first week back on night shift. We don’t mind whatever shift he’s on–both have advantages and disadvantages. It just takes a little time to adjust to new schedules. For example, we’ve changed our biggest meal of the day to lunch instead… Continue Reading “3 A.M.”
Hello World
The world is getting more and more insane. I’ve been paying attention but I need a break so I’m stepping back from the news for a bit to focus on good things. We have chicks!!!!! I think a chicken egg hatches in 21 days.… Continue Reading “Hello World”
Qapla’!
We have spent the last week trying to set up EJ’s new phone. He really hates to be bothered with it. He’d prefer to just turn on his phone and start to use it. So I try to help him as much as I… Continue Reading “Qapla’!”
The Fridge
Fridays are usually our day to run errands–or to get tasks done at home. Today EJ ran a lot of errands while I worked at home. First thing this morning EJ went into town to buy a refrigerator. I had been looking for a… Continue Reading “The Fridge”
Whatchagot Chili
Monday I made Chili for lunch. Whenever I make Chili, we always have more than we can eat so I always have a lot of leftover chili for the next day’s meal. Sometimes I have too little leftover for both of us, so I… Continue Reading “Whatchagot Chili”
A Little Bit of Everything
A week ago–Tuesday and Wednesday–our temperatures rose to a summery 80 (F) degrees. EJ and I could no longer resist putting the screens in so we could open the windows and let the fresh breeze blow out the winter’s stale air. I wore a… Continue Reading “A Little Bit of Everything”
The Tracker of Everything
I am a tracker. Yep. Me. I am a tracker in both a conventional sense (sort of) and an unconventional sense. I’m not a professional in any sense of the word. Maybe I should call myself an “observer” or a “spotter” but I like… Continue Reading “The Tracker of Everything”
Speaker for the Dead
EJ’s Mom’s funeral was held on Saturday. Except the for reason for the trip, the 10-hour drive (5 hours to and from) through beautiful scenery was very pleasant with good conversation. Hannah Joy was babysat by her Favorite Uncle, who cuddled her and took… Continue Reading “Speaker for the Dead”
…And Death
I wrote in my last post that this week has brought new life into our lives, with ten incredibly cute chicks. They are noticeably growing larger every day. In addition to life, this week has also brought us death. EJ’s Mom suffered from dementia… Continue Reading “…And Death”
Freezing Ordeal
It is so f-f-f-freezing cold here this week! As I begin this post (at 7:30 am, sipping a cup of hot coffee), it is 1 (f) degrees. the windchill makes it feel much colder. When I took Hannah Joy outside this morning, the cold… Continue Reading “Freezing Ordeal”
It’s BAAAAAACK…Mostly
This morning I got a call that my laptop was ready! Yay! I immediately drove to the computer repair shop and pick it up. The guy who repaired it said, “Did you spill coffee in your computer or something?” He noticed that the disk drive… Continue Reading “It’s BAAAAAACK…Mostly”
Reading Through Michigan
Today was a slower day, which I needed after helping EJ put up the fence around the garden yesterday. I couldn’t have worked outside even if I had wanted to because it rained off and on all day and was very humid. Thankfully, we… Continue Reading “Reading Through Michigan”
Death & Destruction
Yesterday the temperature climbed all the way up into the low 80s! That was nice, although a wee bit too hot. I wouldn’t mind a balance between frigid cold and sweltering hot. I saw a few tiny spots of snow yesterday afternoon. It’s all… Continue Reading “Death & Destruction”
JJ’s Apartment (And Hannah’s Bedroom)
The plan was that JJ would drive to the house to pick up a few more of his possessions, and I would go with him so I could see his new apartment. Depending on timing and how man trips JJ made, either he would… Continue Reading “JJ’s Apartment (And Hannah’s Bedroom)”
Whoo Hoo!
We had a really nice weekend. It rained all day Saturday through Sunday morning. I’m not sure exactly how much rain we got, but nearby areas ranged from 1.43 to 2.23 inches. The temperatures were very warm–up in the high 70s!! Sunday morning EJ… Continue Reading “Whoo Hoo!”
I Love To Go A Gardening 