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,… Read More... "Work, work, work"
Community garden
My fair city has a community garden program, but 2013 is its first year. I walked down to the pilot site to see if I could learn any information with… Read More... "Community garden"
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… Read More... "Spring has sprung!"
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… Read More... "Kitchen light: before and after"
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… Read More... "Beekeeping: winter to spring"
1:1 — A look at technology in education
I am serving my community by being on my school district’s 1:1 committee. The purpose is to see why our district might want to have 1:1. I feel that I’ve… Read More... "1:1 — A look at technology in education"
I’d like the tomato soup, too, but none for my husband. {front hall}
I’ve proposed several times over the 13 years this house that I’d like the impact wall to be red. My husband always says no very firmly. I asked if he… Read More... "I’d like the tomato soup, too, but none for my husband. {front hall}"
Bees in winter
Contrary to popular belief, honeybees do not hibernate. They stay active all winter long. The hive must stay warm, the bees must eat and feed their queen, and they have… Read More... "Bees in winter"
I’ll have the Mushroom Bisque {our front hallway}
Since we are waiting for warm weather to finish up the laundry area of our kitchen (we have to move the exterior doorway), we’re updating the front hallway. It was… Read More... "I’ll have the Mushroom Bisque {our front hallway}"
Fighting the mom ponytail
I have used the French braid to deal with the skimpy amount of hair on the sides of my head since age 14 or so. Which means I’ve been doing… Read More... "Fighting the mom ponytail"