animal lover, gardener, knitter, and gourmet cook
 

adios amigos

This evening we headed to Altoona to bid farewell to our friend Steve. He’s moving on to greener pastures in South Carolina. What is it with the Carolinas? This is our second friend to move there (luckily for us, the first one moved back to the area). Jake has also …

relief

We found out today that we can get an occupancy permit (i.e. Brian can start working at the building) before all of the electrical work is done. What a relief! But, I would still like to finish the building ASAP because I have too much other stuff I’d rather be …

rush hour

Well, it was more like 30 minutes, but I got a few things done: planted the rest of the peas, and put in the Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and cauliflower plants. And, I planted my dill plant in my herb garden, too. I’m still behind, though! Not to mention the fact …

playing hooky

I played hooky yesterday and went to a bridal shower for one of my relatives. I would have rather worked on the building, but sometimes you have to attend a family social event and this was one of those times. But, all was not lost. Brian and my dad spent …

behind

I’m a little behind schedule, but it’s nothing an hour in the garden couldn’t cure. Of course, I don’t know when I’ll actually find an hour of time to work there, but I’ll keep looking until I do. The other night, I went outside for a few minutes and weeded …