Author Archives: Lisbeth

2 DECEMBER 2024 LEAST FAVORITE

Posted on December 2, 2024 by Lisbeth

December is my least favorite month of the year. The ground is nearly, if not completely frozen and gardening is undeniably out of the question, except for those fortunate enough to have a greenhouse. It is not only that I … Continue reading →

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24 NOVEMBER 2024 THE PRESSURE TO BUY

Posted on November 26, 2024 by Lisbeth

We cannot escape it. It flashes all over our computer screen. It inundates us with text messages. It fills our email inboxes. It monopolizes our television screens. It fills the pages of magazines and newspapers; and it gets delivered with … Continue reading →

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20 NOVEMBER 2024 CARING VET?

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Lisbeth

My cat has been getting into fights with a three legged Main Coon that lives two doors down. This past Saturday morning I noticed he was limping and refusing his breakfast. His nose was warm and he slept the entire … Continue reading →

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15 NOVEMBER 2023 CAMELOT

Posted on November 15, 2024 by Lisbeth

I was excited to learn that President-elect Trump has appointed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to the position of Secretary of Health and Human Services. However; I am angered by the numerous articles written by mainstream media. During RFK Jr’s campaign … Continue reading →

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8 NOVEMBER 2024 THE GRASSHOPPER MOUSE

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Lisbeth

By chance, I came across a YouTube video about a carnivorous mouse known as the grasshopper mouse, aka Onychomys leucogaster. While it is rare, it fortunately is not endangered. As their name implies, they eat grasshoppers and other arthropods; and … Continue reading →

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6 NOVEMBER 2024 HISTORIC

Posted on November 6, 2024 by Lisbeth

I had not realized how anxious I had become about the 2024 election. Today; however, I am overcome with relief. This is not so much because former president Trump has won the election; but because I have seen that more … Continue reading →

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31 OCTOBER 2024 THE GREAT EXAMPLE

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Lisbeth

I began following and supporting Robert F. Kennedy Jr. seven months ago, after becoming disillusioned with what I was hearing on PBS and NPR. I have listened to countless videos of RFK Jr’s talks and interviews; and I have been … Continue reading →

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29 OCTOBER 2024 THE UNFINISHED CONVERSATION

Posted on October 29, 2024 by Lisbeth

I wish to apologize to my faithful readers, for my long absence. This has not been for lack of things to say; but for lack of energy. Many hours a day for the past six months have been spent weeding, … Continue reading →

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27 JULY 2024 PRACTICAL REVERENCE

Posted on July 29, 2024 by Lisbeth

I am re-reading Braiding Sweetgrass, by Robin Wall Kimmerer; which I suspect will become a timeless classic. It is filled with profound wisdom that would appear inconceivable to most people today. She shares in the book the “Honorable Harvest,” the … Continue reading →

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21 JULY 2024 SUMMER RAIN

Posted on July 21, 2024 by Lisbeth

One of the things that I love most about summer is a good rainstorm. I love to listen to the thunder. I love the sound of rain – the pitter patter against the window pane. I love the fresh smell … Continue reading →

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