Work, work, work

I’ve been transitioning into a new stage of life. I have  four kids, but only three are now living at home. Just one of them is homeschooling, and she’s part-time, at that. We’ve committed to full-time enrollment next year. It’s as though I’ve graduated college and should start a job search….nineteen years after graduation. Asking…

Spring has sprung!

I couldn’t be happier! My snowdrops opened a week and a half ago. This week my crocuses appeared. Today the temps are in the 50’s, and the bees are filling their pollen baskets. This bee tried to get inside an unopened crocus. Luckily, the rabbits haven’t eaten the flowers. Yet. I see more unopened crocuses…

Kitchen light: before and after

My younger son and husband went shopping for a new hallway light. Once they brought their choice, we thought it would be more appropriate in the kitchen because it held three light bulbs. The hallway really needs only one. We went from this: to having Mr. TellBlast spend a few minutes in the kitchen: To…

Beekeeping: winter to spring

When the thermometer gets around 40 degrees F and above, the honeybees come out. They look for things to make the hive stronger. I’m sure there isn’t much to find this time of year except water. The snow is melting everywhere. Here are a couple views of bee activity: