Things that I notice and feel the need to comment on.
Cranesbill Geranium is a pretty common perennial; and, unlike its annual cousin, it is very hardy. I am sure every gardener on my street has a bit a Cranesbill in their garden. Except perhaps those who think it is too common. Oh well, their loss. I actually have a ton of Cranesbill in my garden. … Continue reading Cranesbill – The Bitchy Gardener’s Plant Of The Day
At 158, you are still beautiful. I love the fact that your water, trees and mountains are still such a big part of our identity. I love the fact that we, as a people, can still laugh at ourselves. And this year, more than ever, I love the fact that our leaders are civilized … Continue reading Happy Birthday Canada
This tree makes people stop and take notice. Not just for a day or a week but for up to five weeks of the summer depending on the weather. Never did I imagine that it would get so stunning. Mind you some years are better than others, but this year is exceptional. The little Satomi … Continue reading Satomi Dogwood – A Show Stopper
Forget about plant of the day, those blooming, and non-blooming, shrubs have been screaming for attention for the past couple of weeks. I can't pick just one because I love them all and they make such a big statement in my spring garden. They are all on display like a runway full of beautiful models … Continue reading Those Blooming Shrubs
If you love to eat rhubarb, you will not love this post. You will be thinking WTF is she doing letting that rhubarb bolt. But this bitch hates to eat rhubarb. She thinks the taste, even with the 60 pounds of sugar that people use to cook it, is a most bitter and disgusting experience … Continue reading Rhubarb – The Bitchy Gardener’s Plant Of The Day
Columbine Since I am doing more gardening than bitching and blogging, I thought I would start a new feature to keep me engaged in posting during the summer. I will admit that it is a little selfish of me to do this because I get to share my garden, one of my favourite places; and … Continue reading The Bitchy Gardener’s Plant Of The Day
It is cold, windy and rainy today. There are whitecaps on the lake. I visited my mother, sorted and washed loads of laundry and practiced piano, which did not go well. Why? Because I am not focused. I didn't want to do these things today. I wanted to be outside, but the weather this spring … Continue reading Slow Spring
Have you seen the Buzz? Or to be more specific, have seen the commercial for the Buzz. It has been playing over and over during the BlueJays baseball games. The Buzz is an EV van made by Volkswagon. It is cute. It is colourful. And it is fun, or at least marketed as fun. Just … Continue reading The Buzz Is Keeping Me Awake At Night
The Oh Dear Part So we woke up to white this morning. It blanketed everything and, according to the weather, it will be a messy combination of snow and rain here for the next day or so. It is quite chilly and damp. We actually had a couple of fires in the wood stove over … Continue reading Oh Dear And Oh Deer
With what's been going on in the world, there hasn't been a whole lot to smile about these days, but that’s beside the point because my smile makes me smile. So I thought I would share how much better my smile feels right now and why. Smiles are unique and subjective. I never needed or wanted … Continue reading My Smile Feels Better
Canadians are inundated with American news, culture and politics while the average American knows very little about what goes on in Canada. Well let me tell you, right now Canadians are very disappointed with what’s happening with our neighbours down south because we have been friends forever. We like Americans. We like to visit your … Continue reading It’s A Sad Day For Our Relationship
Every year I watch and I wait for the opportunity to skate on the lake. It didn’t happen last year. It doesn’t happen most years, but I knew there was potential this year since January, so far, had more cold than snow. I have been studying the progress of the ice surface for several weeks. … Continue reading Frozen Opportunity
I have never been a Bob Dylan fan. I could never really warm up to his voice, which was much too nasal sounding for my liking, His songs, however were works of art and of history in the making. I just preferred them being sung by other people. But what do I know anyway. The … Continue reading A Complete Unknown
It's January, and I prefer to ease into the new year the same way I ease into mornings–slowly and quietly. It is my time to recoup and recharge. My lack of energy and enthusiasm requires so much more sleep and self care. The desire to spend time doing introverted activities is strong, not to mention … Continue reading Dedicated Quiet
When nature dresses in her finest, it's like the entire neighbourhood is rejoicing. The bird feeder is happily busy. Chickadees, finches, blue jays, small woodpeckers and nuthatches are constantly dropping by. Plus a couple of rare visitors while in migration–a northern parula and a red-eyed viero. The deer, on the other hand, are treating … Continue reading Bewitched
Still Bitchy After 60 Blog 