What’s in your dresser?

  I'm a huge advocate for buying American made products and keeping manufacturing and production jobs in the U.S..  Honestly, I don't really have anything against other countries specifically, and let's be honest, some are well known and respected for the manufacturing or production of a particular item.  The Swiss are known for their time pieces, … Continue reading What’s in your dresser?

Just like in the garden, growth takes time.

The spinach, radishes, and broccoli are sprouting.  The peas are shooting upwards on their trellis.  It looks like I might have a few rogue cucumbers (at least that's what I think they are) whose seeds survived the winter composting process and are now sprouting elsewhere in the garden. For now, I just enjoy being outside. … Continue reading Just like in the garden, growth takes time.

Be a weed.

 Lately, when the weather cooperates, I've been spending a lot of time in our yard.  I spend much of my time in the yard doing yard work and contemplating things, all sorts of things - relationships, health, religion, family, work, and sometimes even gardening.  Sure, I'm weeding, pruning, planting, and tending to my yard, but … Continue reading Be a weed.