Lets Jump Together

For many years we have had our gardens in the raised beds that we put in about 20 years ago.
Each spring we add organic manure, new top soil, and some peat moss.
This year we are trying a whole new approach.
Our raised beds have produced okay, but I think they are getting a bit tired from [...]

The citizens of the US have always had a “deal” when it comes to gasoline and petroleum products.
Europe has always been quite a bit more expensive than us, so I am sure that worldwide, our rising prices is just looked upon as finally we are catching up to them.
Perhaps, but when I hear the profit [...]

It was a gorgeous day here in New England.
Just right for a walk outside.
And we were not the only ones thinking along those lines.
We saw many individuals jogging.
Lots of people were walking all over town.
Then there were those on bicycles - alone, couples, and families too.
But the best sight was the little kids at the [...]

I had been checking the snow pile under the clotheslines for the past couple of weeks now.
And each time, it was just a tad too high to hang out the clothes.
Well, today was the day.
It was only about ten inches high - that left plenty of room to hang - especially if the long ones [...]

It is inevitable.
When you have children it comes with the understanding that they will leave.
We have been lucky - our daughter got married, had our grandson, and moved about 35 miles away.
That’s not too bad - we still get to enjoy all of them and be a part of each others lives on a regular [...]

We awoke at 4:00am this past morning, and decided to get up for a bit as there was no use in trying to sleep.
Looking out the kitchen window, the full moon was shining so brightly - its silverly light was reflecting off the snow and making it appear almost day.
The sky was clear - the [...]

At the moment I have one of those reed diffusers with the fancy little bottle sitting in my living room.
The scent of it is, Amber, and it has a very pleasing, mild smell that wafts around the room every now and then.
I have used these types of scent dispensers in the past, and I now [...]