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I keep a collection of small vases so that I’ll always have a place to put wildflower bouquets when I get it into my head to pick them. Right now I’m using a glass vase that I got from IKEA. … Continue reading →

In the news earlier this year: actress Michelle Trachtenberg died at just 39 years old. When she was first introduced as Buffy’s younger sister Dawn on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, it was a shock. Buffy hadn’t had a sister before. … Continue reading →

Over the last few months, I’ve been doing some legit spring cleaning, including deep dives into messy drawers and cabinets. In most cases, I knew exactly how much stuff I’d find when I went looking, but there were surprises. For … Continue reading →

My husband upon seeing the Poland Spring truck headed up our neighbor’s driveway: Why does our neighbor get spring water delivered when she literally has an artesian well? My husband, popping his head into my office about 60 seconds later: … Continue reading →

My husband had meant to mow the front yard, which as I mentioned previously has become totally cloverized. Somehow he didn’t get around to it. Now we have a glorious flower-studded lawn, thousands of bright white flowers like stars in … Continue reading →

Lately I’ve started taking daily walks again and even taking the occasional picture, though now I use my phone rather than my camera. I would like to post the pictures, but I can’t figure out how to get them off … Continue reading →

My husband and I were unsuccessful in our attempt to seed the front yard with grass a few years ago. Still, some grass did grow, and the yard didn’t look too bad last year. This year, though, the wild plants … Continue reading →

A few weeks ago, I happened to look out my office window and saw a cop car on my driveway. That was unusual, so I went downstairs to check things out. By the time I got to the front door, … Continue reading →