Category Archives: JUNE 2020

I am having to face the fact that my body has its limits. I will readily admit that I can often be stubborn. The garden beds that I have created are mostly completed and they have been planted. I am … Continue reading →

There have been countless studies about the human need for touching and connection with others. However; this need is not unique to humans. All species thrive when in the company of companions. Our pets are often as needy as we … Continue reading →

For the first several thousand years that Homo sapiens wandered the planet, they were hunter-gatherers. Before the dawn of agriculture, food was free for the taking. Think about that. In my recent reading this subtle fact has been impressed upon … Continue reading →

Tomorrow is my youngest daughter’s birthday. She will be 38. We will not be able to celebrate since she just recently arrived in Kuwait, where she will serve our country for the next six months. When I look at her … Continue reading →

We are just ten days away from the Summer Solstice. This year it falls on Saturday, the 20th of June. I will plan a celebration to not only celebrate the start of summer; but to also bring heartfelt gratitude for … Continue reading →

We had a rare and wonderful soaking rain last night. It reminded me of Virginia, where I had left my heart so many years ago. I lit a candle and sat, listening to the pitter patter against the windows. I … Continue reading →

Last week I made a trip to the recycle center to drop off my recycles and get a truck load of free mulch for my garden. When I arrived there I was told that they had closed down their facility … Continue reading →

June is a busy month for me. Two of my three daughters were born in June. When my middle daughter was three, I hung a huge Happy Birthday sign across the living room. I had not had time to take … Continue reading →

Summer is approaching and the stores are well stocked with a plethora of poisonous sprays, bombs, and traps. There is a shed at the end of my garden where the landlord stores a miscellany of items. He was on a … Continue reading →