I posted this last year, so maybe it's a bit of a cop-out to re-post. The thing is I wrote this for my hubby as a stocking stuffer several years ago. We both love it. We've shared it with friends, as well. Some of the pets have changed, but the holiday chaos is the … Continue reading Merry Christmas
Animals and Pets
Love Enduring
Last month we said goodbye to our cat, Europa. It was a hard time for us, but it was especially hard for his companion, Ganymede. They did everything together. From the time they were kittens, they were bonded by an enduring love. They were a pair. And pretty much you would never say one cat’s … Continue reading Love Enduring
Dragon Lights
One of the really fun things about living in the Reno area is that for one entire month each year, the city celebrates art, in all its forms. It’s called Artown and all throughout July there are movies, dancing, drum circles, music, watercolor displays, workshops, and every else under the sun that supports a form … Continue reading Dragon Lights
Europa
Last weekend we said goodbye to Europa. He was the Head Cat in our household. He had turned 16 earlier this year; Greg has had him since he was a kitten. When I first met him, 10 years go, he was grumpy, set in his ways, had plenty of cat-titude, and didn’t really like … Continue reading Europa
It’s Okay To Have Stuff
It’s okay to have stuff There. I said it. It just doesn’t seem like a popular topic these days. I belong to several online groups about the life changing magic of tidying up, living a simple life, living tiny, and being minimal. I joined one of these groups because I needed help getting my … Continue reading It’s Okay To Have Stuff
Life Lessons From Gardeners #3
Spring just can't come soon enough for me! We had some hints in January of what is to come, but now we are back to the bitter wind and weather. This year has been light on the snow for us, so we need what storms we can get. But, I can't seem to get … Continue reading Life Lessons From Gardeners #3
Life Lessons I’ve Learned From Gardeners: #2
Fellow gardeners are some of my favorite people. They usually are pretty down to earth (pun intended), and have nuggets of wisdom that are pure gold. Here is another one of my favorite thought provokers: If the grass looks greener somewhere else, maybe you need to water your own grass. Usually we think this … Continue reading Life Lessons I’ve Learned From Gardeners: #2
Life Lessons I Learned From Gardeners #1
You all know by now that I love gardening. I also love to talk with people who garden, or love nature. I don't know if it's the fresh air, or the good vibes from being around plants, but most of the gardeners I've met are practical, fun loving and pretty darn wise beyond their … Continue reading Life Lessons I Learned From Gardeners #1
Birdseed Hearts
I was looking for a simple, and yes, “cheap” favor to give out at the Arboretum Love Stories tour. Since it was close Valentine's Day, I had thought about giving a card of some sort to each of tour-goers. The tours are free and it’s the Arboretum’s way of bringing folks into the garden experience. … Continue reading Birdseed Hearts
Our Christmas Story
'Twas the dark hours of Christmas, when husband Greg came home. He had gotten off early and forgotten to phone. The family was tucked up snug in their beds; The cats and dogs snoring, all tired and well fed. He tried to be silent and to creep in so quietly; But he’d forgotten that … Continue reading Our Christmas Story
