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
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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.
Winter Seed Sowing In the Garden
It’s winter in Reno. It’s been really mild weather-wise, compared to last year. Last January gave us the highest amount of snow fall in one month ever recorded in our area, but it looks like nothing compared to the rest of the country right now. Usually during January, I turn to inside projects to … Continue reading Winter Seed Sowing In the Garden
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
I am Kind
We are at my 7th affirmation for the new year. Thanks for hanging there. Just a couple more and we are done! Here is my list of 2018 affirmations: 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 … Continue reading I am Kind
I Am Strong
Today in my 6th affirmation for 2018, I look at strength. I'm reminding myself to fill up with positiveness, so whatever happens this year I can face it with joy and resolve. Here is my list of affirmations for 2018: Who I am, right now, is enough. I make great choices. I have … Continue reading I Am Strong
Tread Joyfully 