Today we harvested our first cutting of asparagus. Granted, the spears weren't many, and they weren't big, but we are looking forward to having...
Good morning! Spring is coming here! We had a Eurasian Collared Dove sitting in a tree, holding a twig in its beak. Nesting season has arrived!...
Melody, after Netty is canonized, you will be. What a nice neighbor you are! Yes, we have debates here about standard vs. daylight savings time....
Pacnorwest, my "technique" is lots of prayers and lots of band-aids! I've tried the towel wrap, and now have strips of toweling for attaching...
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...
Netty, for all you do for the skating club, you should be canonized! Droopy, what is a practical exam? I'm sure Skuld will offer all the comfort...
A city near us recently passed a "backyard chicken ordinance". Homeowners are allowed up to eight hens, no roosters. The hens have to be confined,...
Ah, Daniel, that definitely counts as "garden". When you see what their "leavings" do for the compost pile, the gardens will thank you! We refresh...
Sojerd, no pottery shards, no flint arrowheads here. This land has been farmed and plowed for so long, anything of archeological interest has...
Lovely photo, and the bee on the blossom is the icing on the cake!
Oh my, we keep finding bits and pieces of our history! That is amazing, and so informative. Here in Texas all we find are horseshoes.
Palustris, perhaps women are not encouraged to play soccer and rugby because they are too fierce, and don't always play by the rules! Just...
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...
Howdy, Grandpa! Like Mel, I love your avatar. Please tell us what area you are in, since a question asked by someone in Wisconsin isn't going to...
Melody, I use smoked sausage (not kielbasa nor chorizo). Any smoked sausage that you like the taste will do just fine. Jambalaya is one of those...
A Pennsylvania man is suing Smart Water because it didn't make him smart. I am now formally announcing my lawsuit against Thin Mints.
Sjoerd, thank you for posting that list, and for posting the botanical name. I looked them up in my Botanica to get the common names. Most of the...
Ah ha! I've heard of, but not grown yard long beans, also known as asparagus beans. I can get seeds here, and just may try them this year if I can...
Please, what is kousenbanden? I'm always open to new foods, but I need to know where to start!
Oh yes, I had to trash two pairs of jeans. There wasn't enough left to attach a patch to! I may (sigh) have to buy two new pairs. Good luck with...
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