Yesterday I read the online version of my hometown newspaper, the Livingston Enterprise. I learned that my former high school English teacher, Roger Powalisz, is going to retire. While I was in Mr. Powalisz’s class I read The Odyssey, The … Continue reading →
The Man of the House went to Costco yesterday and I’m going to Sam’s later today. Then we’ll be stocked up for the month. For us part of being self-sufficient is being able to live on the income that we make … Continue reading →
I’m also growing mint. I grow it in a pot as it will quickly take over the garden if not kept contained. This variety is chocolate mint.
Continue reading →Yesterday was a big day. The Man of the House planted tomatoes. While many of our tomatoes will end up in tomato wine TMOTH has promised to let me eat a few too. We had the first salad of the year using … Continue reading →
Our Egyptian Walking Onions continue to thrive. They’ve now developed their distinctive topknots.
Continue reading →We’ve got the end of the month budget blues. We keep to a fairly strict food budget. It’s not much of a problem for the first three weeks of the month. But during the last week of the month things … Continue reading →
As you might have guessed by the site’s new look, I spent a lot of yesterday taking bee photos. Actually I spend a lot of yesterday TRYING to take bee photos. Those little guys can move! After spending some time … Continue reading →
Last Tuesday The Man of the House and I watched the season finale of Dancing with the Stars. It’s one of our favorite shows and we’ve watched it every year it’s been on. If you’re not familiar with the show it … Continue reading →
The Man of the House and I set up joint housekeeping two years ago. It was a stressful, busy time. Most of my things went into storage. Until we buy OUR house most of my dishes, books and mementos will remain … Continue reading →
