After spending a week hiking in the Canadian Rockies, I feel primed to keep at it. So, last night I went hiking with my oldest son who is extending his break between his Master’s and PhD programs. He studied up until mid-July, took his test, and now is on hiatus for an additional week beyond…
Today is Slice of life Tuesday. My family and I are headed back from a trip to Banff in Alberta, Canada. It was a great trip, one the I am happiest to have had the presence of all three of my adult and, almost adult, young men with us. All five of us agree that…
On vacation, you’re lucky if you can figure out where the locals eat. We think we found such a place this past week on our trip to Banff, Alberta, Canada. We followed the recommendations of a man we met while standing in line for a shuttle bus ticket to Moraine Lake. He was from Calgary….
We’ve been very lucky to visit some places in the world with very beautiful clear turquoise blue water. Until this week, Bermuda held the place in my heart that had the bluest, most clear, and beautiful water. I have to admit there are sentimental reasons for these feelings too. I’ve been to Bermuda three times…
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…
We had some excitement this week at our house! On Wednesday, my husband called me to “quick come here and bring your camera” while he was getting ready for work. When I met him in our bedroom, I could see what he was excited about! There was a large black animal in the dry creek…
School gardens are in my blood. I’ve been continually involved in planning, planting, and caring for school gardens since 2004! Fifteen years! Wow, that is a long time! And, more remarkably, that span of time only involves two gardens! My first school garden involvement was at the elementary school where my boys attended their first…
Okay, so I am going out on a limb with this post. But, be assured that I am only poking fun at myself! Lately, I have noticed that I might be mis-pronouncing the name of a plant. This has happened now on two occasions, the most recent being this Saturday when I co-led a hike…