It was Tuesday. Must be a good day to go apple picking. Yes, school is in session but not all the grandkids are doing in-person school. So that means the other three along with my daughter and I can go on outings! Autumn where we live means apple picking. Of course, by the time Nancy … Read More about Autumn Apple Picking
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Pie Tyranny
Silence. Even though the dishwasher is running for the umpteenth time and humming sounds are drifting down from the laundry room, I can hear Meg rummaging in the kitchen. There are no dogs vying for attention. They are napping. Me too, soon. No meals to prepare. Instead it is rummage and forage for yourself. It’s … Read More about Pie Tyranny
Teasing Fall Around the House
With the start of school and all the unexpected hot and humidity here in Lancaster PA, got to tell you, going full out with fall decor is tough. I walked out this morning and the air was so heavy and the fall smells odors of Lancaster hangs heavy in the air. Cow manure fertilizer. So … Read More about Teasing Fall Around the House
Compost Rules Including Ones for My Kitchen
Summer is drawing to an end. Fall is in the air! Cooler mornings! Fall also means leaves will be falling soon, I promise! If you need to seed your yard for grass, that time is coming soon. Spring flower blooming bulbs must be planted in the fall before the first frost. Jim has created an … Read More about Compost Rules Including Ones for My Kitchen
Tomatoes Galore!
Tomatos Galore!! Our summer garden is still producing. Just look at these brightly colored yellow sweet peppers. There are a few zucchinis and yellow squashes coming in too. I have stewed and frozen several gallon bags of tomatoes. No, I don’t can. My daughter does. My mom did until she didn’t have to any more. … Read More about Tomatoes Galore!
Chicken Marsala Made Easy
One of our favorite main dishes is Chicken Marsala. I started making it at home when we stopped eating out! My husband and I often ordered it. No more. I had no idea how easy it was to make. Chicken Marsala is a classic dish but unlike many classic dishes it is actually both affordable … Read More about Chicken Marsala Made Easy
Glitter, Glue & Grandkids
It was a perfect day to go outside and make some sparkle! These cute like pumpkin are not sophisticated. However, they are happy and imperfect that will add some very special sparkle and light to your decor. Here’s how the sparkle happened. One beautiful sunny day, I headed over to my daughter’s with a box … Read More about Glitter, Glue & Grandkids
Cultivating Contentment
It’s Monday morning. Yesterday was a day of rest. Taking a bit more time to reflect on the past week and to plan for the next coupled with thanksgiving and prayer is restorative. It is part of practicing the art of contentment. And don’t we need that not just for these days of nothing feeling … Read More about Cultivating Contentment
Hosta Leaves for the Dining Room
I stepped out on our back porch and there was a pile of hosta leaves Jim had trimmed. I had hoped to cut some flowers but we were in-between blooms. Hostas are easy to grow plants that fill out nicely for borders and color in your yard, large or small. I had not looked at … Read More about Hosta Leaves for the Dining Room
Summer Strawberry Fun
Strawberry Picking Season is here! Impromptu strawberry picking! A friend posted photos on FB of a local strawberry farm open for picking. I texted the link to family. Let’s go! Nancy texted back, “Let’s go!”. The field closed at noon; it was 11 am. There was no primping, come as you are! Mask ready, we … Read More about Summer Strawberry Fun
