Muggy, muggy, muggy. Again. Remnants of Fred have made their way north, showing up as intermittent rain for much of the day. You can practically hear mosquitoes breeding in the garden. Not complaining; I got the rain I was wishing … Continue reading →
Muggy, muggy, muggy. You can practically squeeze water out of the air in your fist. And the rain keeps coming periodically, probably remnants of the Atlantic hurricanes. Went for a late afternoon walk along one of my usual routes, which … Continue reading →
My rain dance worked. We’re in for a soggy week, but this gal ain’t complaining. The basement doesn’t leak and the garden is satiated without our having to lift a hose (which means I don’t have to be skeeter bait … Continue reading →
Happy Ides of August. It’s also Chant at the Moon Day (?) and National Relaxation Day. Hard to believe kids will soon be returning to school—if everyone can get this mask thing sorted out. A few weeks ago Hubby was … Continue reading →
So apparently last night I was so pre-occupied with cleaning up the flooded porch that I failed to notice that half the neighbor’s white pine crashed across the fence and landed in our garden. It happened while we were at … Continue reading →
A quiet day in the office, Fridays usually are, which is why I go in on that day. I took some time to enjoy the views from the high rise, including watching a massive thunderstorm roll in. I’ve been praying … Continue reading →
Eight years ago today our beloved dad passed away. The poet Rumi called the day he would die his marriage with God. I know Dad would like us to think of his passing as such. He would want us to … Continue reading →
Today is Mountain Day. I miss my Montana mountains, but the Blue Ridge in the Midatlantic are beautiful in their own right. We love driving in the Shenandoah—and there isn’t any forest fire smoke, so far. But whenever I see … Continue reading →
Both versions (print and electronic) of my latest book are now available to buy on Amazon and other markets, but so far only a couple of copies have sold. Rumor has it that if your book doesn’t do well right … Continue reading →
It’s National Book Lover’s Day, National Women’s Day, so feel free to buy a book by a woman writer (ahem). Went back to the office again today and had lunch with a young man I knew from the old office … Continue reading →
