

Sunsad Happiness... Is that a thing?
I love the sun. I love to be outdoors. I love to go barefoot on warm grass. I start my days with morning dew on my dress, I spend my...


Clothesline Daydreams.
It’s 5:30 am. Mr. Darcey and Vince are already atop the hen house, serenading the sun to rise, to burn off the morning dew, to warm the...


Farewell Pedro. Goodnight Tom.
What a weekend. Since Friday I have buried my favorite rooster, harvested my least favorite turkey & canned lots of okra, cukes, onions,...


R.I.P Chacos.
My parents came to visit from Ohio for a few days last week. It was so enjoyable to have them here with us! A lot has changed around here...


Yogini Gardener Baptism.
There’s a market out there for garden yoga. I could write a practice manual & call it “Yogini in the Garden” so that everyone can learn...


Twenty-Seven Toads
The local news media predicts that today will likely be the hottest day of the year with temperatures rising into the triple digits. I...


Rainstorm, Retirement & Snoop Dog
Just like our pond, vegetable garden & flowerbeds, I have been thirsting for the sweet taste of delicious summer rain. Had I not been...


WEED YOUR GARDEN!
Weed your garden folks! It’s not an easy job, it hurts & it’s exhausting, but it’s so necessary & so gratifying. I pulled an infinite...


Rain, Flies & Lotus Laughter
IT RAINED! Hallelujah Holy Heavens, it rained people! And even more exciting, the forecast is calling for more rain all week long! That...


HOUSE RENO: Before & After
So I spent a little time over the long Memorial Day weekend organizing the countless photos we took before, during & after the house...