Are you old enough to remember the game Cooties? Have you ever made an origami cootie catcher? About a month ago, I was speaking to a group of students and I used the word cooties, referring to the origami cootie catcher one makes to tell if someone has a crush on you or the answers…
Recently, I was shopping a consignment store to which I bring some gently used items. I’ve never taken a check from this store but rather, get some “new” items for my house. Until a month ago, I never purchased a gift this way. But, there I was shopping – not really for anything in particular…
Today, I provide another monarch update for you. My current counts are as follows: Releases: 5 – 3 female, 1 male, 1 unknown sex Chrysalises: 2 Larva – 5th instar -1, 4th instar – 1, 2nd-3rd instar – 6 Eggs – 3 Deaths: 4 (all failed to pupate). This year I have decided to share…
Dutch goes the Photo offers weekly photo challenges. Life’s been so busy lately, I forgot about these until I saw another blogger I follow post her contribution for this week. The theme is Sculpture. Having been on a recent trip to Washington D.C. I knew I had some photos of some famous sculptures. We do…
My son was the Cat – The Cat in the Hat! This shy timid boy, sang and danced the stage for musical theater became his bag. Thing One and Thing Two turned out to be cool, friends of son three who was never a fool. To be in a musical for all to see, springing…
My husband and I have always lovingly cared for our yards. From a tiny condo outside Baltimore Maryland to the current 3 acre spread, our yard eventually takes on a personality unique to us. This last yard took some getting used to and really hasn’t acquired the “us” factor until the last five or so…
What’s going on with monarchs in my yard right now? Summer is speeding by at its usual quick pace. Far behind my monarch raising efforts of last year, I am truly enjoying this slower place and the special moments to be savored in the care and process this special species. This is still a special…
I should be beading some jewelry. But, instead I am writing this post. On my way to work today, I heard Sir Duke by Stevie Wonder on the radio. It is one of my favorite pieces from this talented singer/songwriter. Immediately, I started singing along and shaking my head, certain to look like a mad…
I found something today I was not looking for (and did not realize it was missing until the day unfolded.) This is my story of finding an essential piece that’s been missing from my life. A sense of goodwill and peace greeted me as soon as I stepped onto the land. Wide scenes of verdant…