Last week, I planted a couple of herbs: thyme and cilantro. In each of their pots, they had a little plastic stake that provided information about how best to care for them. It noted their full name, height and spread … Read More
In my neighborhood, Wednesday is trash day. While I greatly appreciate the service, it isn’t my favorite day for two reasons. One, I have a nose like a bloodhound. I can smell everything, extremely well and trash day only magnifies … Read More
This is the time of the year where people feel energized to renew and reinvigorate their spaces. Inside, they open windows, wipe baseboards, and dust everything, high and low. Outside, gutters need attention, branches may need trimming, and it’s crucial … Read More
Growing up, my mother had an “all at once, heavy duty effort” methodology with home tasks, so Saturdays were devoted to chores and projects. There was always something to be done and since we usually lived “out in the country” … Read More
Welcome to February! The shortest month of the year, but one that many people have big feelings about since it contains the most “Hallmark Holiday” of all… Valentine’s Day! I for one, love Valentine’s Day. I love sweet moments or … Read More
Last week, I was headed home from a walk with Quinn when I noticed a hawk atop a tree. Now this sight on its own is nice, but not particularly noteworthy. What made the scene curious was the two crows … Read More
Whether or not we are aware, expectations underpin much of our lives. We expect particular things to happen, goals to be reached, tomorrow to be better, others to do what they say they will, and on it goes. What’s fascinating … Read More
I was listening to a podcast recently where the host lamented that she always forgets that things that get done once, usually have to be done again and again. In this case, it was weeding. No matter how hard you … Read More
Years ago, I read about a fascinating study done on firefighters. It had been observed that some of them had (what seemed to be) an almost supernatural ability to predict the path of a fire; allowing for them to intuitively … Read More
Last year, I made an important life decision; I will no longer pretend to like uncooked spinach. Sure, I understand that it is good for you, has great health benefits and blah, blah, blah, but I just don’t like it. … Read More