When a plant is sad, do other plants photosympathize with it?
Our herbs in pots are doing so well that tomorrow I'll be harvesting marjoram, parsley, and thyme. The basil needs a bit more growth, and the...
As I was making out my weekly menus, it struck me that I was making choices about what to have, while so many people are trying to figure out IF...
Timi likes to lounge on the patio, obviously! [ATTACH]
In the front flower bed we have a Texas native, salvia greggii. It comes in white, red, raspberry, and once I saw a blue one. It blooms all...
My husband is very good about putting cups, glasses, etc. in the dishwasher (preferably while it is not running). But, when I finish the loading...
I've given liquid antibiotics to two cats who thought they were the toughest cats in the valley, but weren't, and have given (God help me!) a pill...
A Pennsylvania man is suing Smart Water because it didn't make him smart. I am now formally announcing my lawsuit against Thin Mints.
This is one of our favorite meals--hearty and oh-so-tasty! For those of you who try it, here's a link to some Cajun music that will make you smile...
Warning: Hikers. please take extra precautions in case of an encounter with bears. Wear tiny bells on your clothing to warn the bears you are...
We need two houseplants. One tall (3 ft. and the other plant stand size,about 12" to 14"). We have a cat, so we need something that is not toxic...
This is a difficult time for salads. One can only take so much cole slaw, macaroni salad, three bean salad. Lettuce, if available, is pretty sad....
The older I get, the more I regret all the people I've lost over the years. Perhaps being a trail guide wasn't such a good idea . . . .
Genie: I'll grant you one wish Canadian: I want to live forever Genie: I can't grant wishes like that! Canadian: All right, I want to live until...
As a reward for folding fitted bed sheets, I allowed myself to have fun in the kitchen. (I think I'll have to take the remedial course in...
When Timi became an indoor/outdoor cat, we humans agreed she wouldn't be allowed on the furniture. Timi was not agreeable to that.
Seen on a candy heart: You are a close second to bacon There are some times honesty is NOT the best policy!
We went out this morning and picked paperwhites to bring inside. It was chilly, I wore a jacket, but we braved the 48 degree weather to get our...
We have had House Finches almost daily, and I'm sure I've posted photos of them before, but this little guy was so cute we couldn't resist!...
People who like my posts are more intelligent, good looking, and well informed than those who don't. This fact is from a poll I made up myself.
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