Monthly Archives: July 2011

I know it’s not a good idea to wish your life away, but is it bad to wish for rain daily? 

Today I caught up with some friends I haven’t seen in a long time. It was nice to hear what was going on in their life. Nick got a good report from the jaw doctor yesterday. He doesn’t have to … Continue reading →

I had grand plans to finish the pond, write 10 pages, get a pillow sown, etc. etc. etc. and got none of it finished. I spent half the morning emailing emails that never went off. Yahoo ate them, someone in Japan is reading … Continue reading →

Nick got his braces off finally. He how has a new jaw line and beautiful teeth. Not bad for $50,000, a week of pain, month of trips to the doctor, and a years worth of orthodontics visit. But he sure it pretty.   

There are few things my family brags on me about but my salsa is one of them. Mine is especially good this time of year because I have fresh tomatoes to use. The small sweet tomatoes are almost like candy … Continue reading →

I write that like I have a garden. I don’t, not this year anyway. What I do have is a son-in-law that planted one. I love tomatoes and no one in my family, including the son-in-law does, so I get … Continue reading →

i love blueberries enough that I have a bush. Today I harvested my first crop. A handful, but they taste delicious. Update on Nick. He was sick this weekend but seems to be getting better. He did go to work yesterday. … Continue reading →

I love a boat. I don’t mind the money it takes to keep on up, the pain that it can sometimes be to trailer one, I just enjoy seeing one float in the water. It is great to see my kids skiing behind … Continue reading →

It has come and gone but I’m still proud to be an American!