Pac, what a wonderful 12 month garden you have created! Lovely plantings, well located, and each adds its color and texture to the whole. I envy...
Ah, Sjoerd, there are so many things culinary that I cannot do, but I keep trying! Having about 40 cookbooks helps a lot :scheming:.
No, not the (live)stock you'd expect in Texas, but stock made from bones, scraps, and almost expired vegetables. Our Christmas ham was bone-in, so...
We are still having holiday leftovers. Tonight's dinner is ham slices, baked sweet potato, and a relish tray of celery and olives. Not up to the...
After indulging in desserts, ham, casseroles and breads, I am happy to say that I put on something I haven't worn in 10 years, and it still fit....
Happy New Year to all of you! We are celebrating by watching the Rose Bowl parade (an annual parade held in Pasadena, California which has...
Sjoerd, it is a Red Tail hawk. They are fairly common around here, and welcome because they eat vermin. The one in the photo is all fluffed out...
This morning we had a hawk land in the big juniper in the field. [ATTACH] The hawk obviously wanted husband to photograph his "good side" and...
Islandlife, you are just extending the season--always a good thing!
Netty, your Christmas sounds lovely, and I'm so glad you enjoyed every minute of it! Our Christmas was lovely also. We had a very light lunch,...
Timi stops by the tree at least once a day to get a drink-- [ATTACH] Some folks complain about the tree needles on the floor. We have cat fur!
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Two of my favorite decorations--mantle and dining room table. We also have 36 nativities and a real tree!
Today has been so enjoyable! I made up the last two Christmas trays of sweet breads, and had a long and satisfying petting session with the cat. I...
Pac, we had a Golden, and that video reminded us of the cute, nutty things he did. Love your posting!
We've seen photos of broken ornaments, cat up the tree, and general cat mayhem with Christmas trees. I thought it was time for a "good" cat and...
Nightowl, rosemary does repel deer. I don't know about insects.
I have posted this before, but for new members I'm posting Porky Pig sings Blue Christmas. Just click the link: [MEDIA]
