The gardener in you will immediately know what I am talking about. Fall is the perfect time to plant those perennials that you will depend on in the spring. Astilbe, Meadow Sweet, Coreopsis, Arkansas Blue Star, Coneflower, etc. The beauty of perennials is that they return each year to give you pleasure. What else could do that? Consistent beauty. Lovely
I had lunch with some friends lately and as we are all females the conversation turned to fashion and the wearing of scarves. This practice seems to have gone out of style, though, I can clearly find YouTube clips on How to Wear a Scarf. The Scarf is truly a piece of history. Many women have collections of scarves that
When was the last time that your heart started racing and your mind flipped a switch heading to panic? We do not often experience that kind of fear. Yet, recently, many of our friends and neighbors have had reason to dive into real fear and panic. Hate crimes of all kinds are on the rise. Our Faith histories are triggering
Here on the East coast, we get the full effect of 4 seasons. I know that some of you live in places where this is not your experience. The world is quite complex. Honestly, I cannot imagine living in a place where the weather and atmosphere remains about the same year-round. The other day someone was talking about the Sahara
At this time of year, the backyard is busy with several squirrels looking for places to hide food for the winter. At this point their favorite food comes down from the walnut tree like small, dangerous meteors. No joke. First, the walnut tree is tall. An old walnut tree can grow to 150 feet and this guy has obviously been
Did someone ever tell you that they were “doing this for your own good”? The implication here is that pain will soon be inflicted and that for some higher reason, you should welcome the pain because it will bring a positive lesson into your life. I work with adults who have been victimized by this philosophy. The parent who says,
You may not remember what these are. Of course, the alphabet is made up of letters but that is not what I am talking about. I am talking about these paper things that get delivered to your door or mailbox at the curb by a person in a uniform. Oh, those things! The computer has come close to eliminating those
I have decided that humidity is my enemy. Yes, you heard that right. I have chosen a form of weather as my enemy. I live just outside of Washington, D.C. Our nation’s capital is a swamp. I am not referring to the political client or politicians though that could be a discussion for another time. I am referring to the
Your initial response may be sure. I have a vegetable garden and weed it regularly, or I have this lovely windowsill garden of herbs that make my dinner fare taste yummy. Or you may be thinking of your lovely flower border that you tend with care. However, I am not asking about anything associated with soil and water. I am
How many of you still organize your year around the school calendar? If you were a good student, the end of August was a time of excitement, and a time to gear up for a new year. You looked forward to seeing your schoolmates and telling all the summer tales of adventure. If you were a not-so-good student, your anxiety
