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
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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
Fannie’s Garden
It’s been a really mild winter here. We would love to see some more “weather” but the nice days have allowed us to schedule a February “Love Stories in the Garden” walking tour at the Arboretum. Usually, we are slick with snow, so we are taking advantage of a great opportunity. While I was researching … Continue reading Fannie’s Garden
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
My Friend: Leslie Tanaka-Loza
Last month I spent a few days in San Jose attending the funeral of a dear friend and visiting with my family. Not a fun way to start the New Year, but unfortunately necessary. I went down by myself, as the hubby had commitments at home. While I was down there, I did what … Continue reading My Friend: Leslie Tanaka-Loza
Lagom … Not Too Little; Not Too Much.
Having grown up in a Swedish influenced household, the thought of having just enough isn’t a foreign word to me. It’s how we lived, while I was little. We didn’t have an overabundance of things. We had our family time. We played out of doors a lot. We learned to horseback ride. We had a … Continue reading Lagom … Not Too Little; Not Too Much.
Just In Case You Wondered …
For those of you who may be wondering just who the woman is driving the harness horse in the 1940’s era picture on my home page, and why it’s there, I’ll share it with you. It’s my mom, Barbara Jean Foster. She would have been 90 years old this month. She’s been gone about 9-1/2 … Continue reading Just In Case You Wondered …
My Heart Is Open
It's my last affirmation on the 2018 list. Here is the complete list we have done: Who I am, right now, is enough. I make great choices. I have all I need, in abundance. I am creative. I am loving. I am strong. I am kind. I am grateful for this life I have. … Continue reading My Heart Is Open
I Am Grateful For This Life I Have
We are winding up the 2018 affirmations tomorrow! I hope they have been helpful or at least interesting. I know I have learned a ton, just from writing down my thoughts. Here is that list of affirmations we have been working from: Who I am, right now, is enough. I make great choices. I … Continue reading I Am Grateful For This Life I Have
Tread Joyfully 