Little packages…

It is a cool morning out there, a bit odd for being near the middle of July but I will take it with pleasure. As I sit waiting for the kettle to boil I hear the Hummingbird’s wings sounding like miniature jet engines as they surround one of the feeders hanging from the eaves of… Continue reading Little packages…

Fourth of July

The day after the Fourth of July and I am inside the house making soap with the little window air conditioner going as it is currently 90 degrees outside… in the shade. It is not quite as hot as it was yesterday when I was down in the Monument City park tending to my little… Continue reading Fourth of July

Fire season…

Many, many years ago when I was younger and less inclined to worry about the trivial things in life, I used to love to watch the sky light up with Natures version of fireworks, lightening. To see those brilliant flashes of colour from white to pinks and occasional purplish hues flashing across the sky, hearing… Continue reading Fire season…

Always learning…

As I wait for the kettle to boil so as to make my first cup of tea of the morning, I sit here in my chair and reflect on the life I have in this great country on this Memorial Day weekend. The sun has not yet peaked over the horizon but streams of pink… Continue reading Always learning…

Home again…

There is nothing like arriving home after a long journey and yes, my recent trip to England with dear friend Lynda Thomas was a long journey but a good one. The last leg was the most tiring as we got up at 5am in England, was ensconced in the ‘plane and taking off around 9:30am… Continue reading Home again…