We had a few light showers to welcome August, but we could use more rain. We never did get the amount the forecast predicted. Snake root, hosta, smoke bush, plume poppy July was hot and dry, great for beach goers but not great for the woods and farmer's fields. Bottlebrush plant Day lilies and purple … Continue reading Hello August
Most of my gardens are in partial shade. My back garden actually faces north. Because of this, they are usually slow to start. But by mid July the show begins. Many of the summer perennials last a long time in these gardens, attracting bees, hummingbirds, hummingbird moths and loads of other creatures. New blooms will … Continue reading July Blooms
Let's face it. Who doesn't like big beautiful blooms... Peonies, poppies, ornamental onions, and a surprise iris that I haven't seen in over ten years. I think I will just let these photos and blooms speak for themselves. They don’t need any help from me. Thank you for reading Photos: Jenn Stone Recent posts:
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
Stories have been around a whole lot longer than books. Books have only been around a few hundred years in comparison to stories. In the beginning books were very rare and were all crafted by hand. Then came the invention of the printing press, after which books became luxury items for those who could pay … Continue reading On Becoming An E-Book Snob
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
Now that it is almost over, I can reflect back on the summer of 2024 using a variety of different adjectives. At times it was exhausting and stressful as we coped with The Old Guy's second knee replacement surgery. It has been over two months and we have found recovery slower than expected. I think … Continue reading The Joys of Summer 2024
Now that’s a scary thought. This particular thought manifested itself as a dream. Ok as a nightmare. Nightmare snippets to be exact. Those connecting dreams that take place when you are between wake and sleep in the morning. When reality seems dusty and unattractive. When you keep dozing off and returning to the same dream … Continue reading Pregnant at 66 – Yikes!
I was talking to the potatoes in the kitchen. This is not unusual as I have a habit of talking to most inanimate objects I encounter. These particular potatoes were being peeled and cut so I could parboil them before roasting them to go with a nice roast of pork. Credit goes to my late … Continue reading Talking To Potatoes
For those who don't know me well, my husband, AKA The Doc, AKA The Old Guy, is nine years older than me. That means his joints and especially his knees are nine years older than mine. For the last few years, those old knees have been giving him a lot of problems. With them getting … Continue reading The Old Guy Gets A New Knee
No one wants to discuss after the end because that means acknowledging that there will be an end. And that means acknowledging one's mortality–the fact that we all must die. This has to be the most avoided conversation subject in history. People prefer not to think about, let alone, discuss this topic; but it is … Continue reading After the End
Have you noticed how expensive books are these days? As a person who always has a book on the go, I can’t help but be shocked to the point of wanting to scream multiple four-letter words at the top of my lungs whenever I see the price of books lately. Ok maybe the same four-letter … Continue reading Affordable Reads
Sixty-five. Not really as daunting as some people make it out to be. I have been acting like a senior for the past four and a half years; and in some cases longer, especially when certain age related discounts applied. My time is all mine. I have not been working. I have been getting up … Continue reading It’s Official I’m A Senior
It wasn't supposed to be a whirlwind. It really wasn't. It was supposed to be a leisurely road trip between Halifax and Toronto that allowed us to visit some other places, like Quebec City for a couple of days on the way there and perhaps the 1000 Island area of Kingston on the way back. … Continue reading The Perfect Whirlwind
You knew there had to be a second half... didn't you? After all the first Anticipation post was before the middle of July. Gardening season lasts so much longer. The Christmas-Eve anticipation continues through the summer as more and more plants grow and come into bloom. The eagerness to get up and see what's happening … Continue reading Anticipation – The Second Half
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