Category Archives: Life

I love kitchen gadgets and have my share of them, but one of my newest has become one of my favorites.  I found this at a Habitat for Humanity Re-Store.  I had seen it on one of my visits and passed on it because it didn’t have its manual.  The thing stayed on my mind for a few weeks until I finally gave in, went by and bought it for a whole $10.  I found … Continue reading →

No, I have not slipped out into bloggershpere or been sucked in by some internet void.  But I have slipped into life and am reworking my schedule to fit everything in.  I feel so guilty not stopping by and leaving comments, though I do read your posts. (I have them come to my e-mail so I can read them all at the same time) I miss visiting all my bloggy buddies, but vow to pencil … Continue reading →

Today will be a trial run for whether or not the kids will be participating in sports.  We have been playing with the team from the school where I used to teach.  This year they have re-vamped the school and how they are doing things.  Volleyball season will begin soon and they want to get homeschoolers involved again.  This year, however, they are having practices for 2 hours 2 days a week in the morning, … Continue reading →

I have not had the best of luck this year in my garden.  While I have learned to keep weeds to a minimum, the invisible insects seemed to really enjoy the beets, peas, beans and squash I had planted. I just pulled out the last dead remnants of them this week.  They went along nicely for so long with lovely flowers and everything, and then WHAM! They were dead.  We got a really nice crop … Continue reading →

I am happy to report that all of Willow’s kittens have found new homes.  My oldest son took Garfield, the contractor who did our roof is loving on Boots and Whiner, and Socko went to his secretary.  All within 12 hours.  We are so blessed to have found homes for them so easily.  While we will miss their mischievous antics and adorable faces, I have to say that I am glad this chapter of animal … Continue reading →