Strength and Character
Anytime you build something out of wood you expect it to last a long time. That may be true for desks or tables that are [...]
Gratitude
A head cold, the incessant rain, a trip to the emergency vet and some punk who decided to slide across my beautiful Zoysia front lawn [...]
Screaming Trees
On bike rides, hikes, park outings, camping trips and scenic cruises, I typically bore my children to near death. The endlessly fascinating subject of PLANTS [...]
The Bottom of Autumn
Ask any chipmunk or his stash of acorns. THE place to be in fall is underground. Contrary to popular belief, plants love to get their [...]
Festive
Crisp pinot blanc with decadent, rich quiche. Sparkling rose with Scandinavian cured salmon. Homemade chimichuri beef with Argentinean malbec. Sounds like the recipe for a [...]
Do-It-Yourself ~ Hydrophobia
Swamp. Muck. Ditch. Eyesore. Sump pump. When people describe drainage issues, it is as if they are battling negative Karma. The tone of voice is [...]