Mama Podkayne‘s photo challenge is “emergence.” This looked suitable. We have milkweeds in our backyard. Every now and then we find eggs and caterpillars. This gives us a great opportunity,… Read More... "Emergence"
I’ve been saving the following voice message forever. After receiving her gift, my sister left this message: “…. I was just calling to let you know that I absolutely LOVE… Read More... "Voice Mail"
Quote of the day, courtesy of “I” of GAIN: “Mom, you know that valentine you gave me? When you wrote, ‘With all my heart’ — well, that really got me.” Read More... "Quote of the Day"
I may be a locavore in progress. A locavore eats locally produced food. After reading the very thought-provoking book, Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver, I am intrigued with the… Read More... "Locavore in the making"
We are overflowing with valentines. After reading a children’s book about the origins of St. Valentine’s Day, “I” of GAIN got busy. She memorized a Mother Goose poem about St.… Read More... "Valentines"
Cute, but not as sweet. “N” of GAIN and I came home to a bathroom door crossed with homemade caution tape. “I” was blocking the door with her body, telling… Read More... "Not so sweet"
Knowing that St. Valentine’s Day is on Feb. 14, and knowing that we are s-l-o-w at getting things assembled and in the mail, and knowing that hand crafting valentines from… Read More... "Bee Mine"
I promised that I would show pictures of the shirt bag once I gave it to the birthday girl. Here they are. I decided that we were busy enough in… Read More... "Shirt bag"