VERTICALLY CHALLENGED
Some observations from the shorter side of lifeMy father was almost six feet tall; my mother a mere 5 ft. 2 inches. Everyone watched and …
FEBRUARY SURVIVAL TIPS
Buy a bouquet of red/pink carnations this week, divide into small vases, add a penny to each and see if they last until Valentines Day.Cook …
IN PRAISE OF HUSWIFERY
I’ve been away from this house for too long. Tasks rise in my mind like boulders.I despise the process but love the results.Where to start?One thing …
LOGAN AIRPORT – September 17, 2013
We are waiting at our gate, booked on a flight to Seattle to attend my uncle’s funeral.The gate area is full of people of all …
RANDOM GARDENING
I am a random gardener, a rebel.I resist garden books, garden clubs, garden knowledge.It’s a gamble. This northern jungle thrives in its own way.I observe and …
AGING FORDS
I married a mechanic, saints be praised. This was probably the second best decision of my life. He has saved us some significant change over …
HIDDEN THINGS THAT STINK
You might be able to identify with this. I was gathering our breakfast together, savoring the aroma of brewing coffee, checking on the eggs as …
MY COVID CASINO
I must confess that unlike many of my favorite friends, I am no more than a random gardener. I am stunned and often perplexed by …
MY FRIEND MINUTIAE
She’s quite clever, and shows up in a variety of forms. Just when I gather myself to perform some daunting task, like cleaning windows or …