Budget Blues
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 →
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 →
Here’s another herb that I’m not sure what to do with. I’ve got them in a nice sunny spot and I water them regularly. They’re doing well. I just need to figure out a way to use them.
Continue reading →The Man of the House shared an article with me that he found in the March 27 issue of the Financial Times. The article talks about America’s longing to become energy independent by using ethanol for fuel. Ethanol is made … Continue reading →
I have lemon balm in a pot in the herb garden. Why in a pot? It’s in a pot because lemon balm is one of those plant that will happily take over your garden. I love the lemony smell of … Continue reading →
I’ve always wanted an herb garden. It sounds so Victorian, so English and something that self-reliant people should have. While I do have an herb garden I’m not sure that I’m making the best use of it. This is the … Continue reading →
The rhododendrons seem to be blooming in stages. This pretty red one is in the back of the house and seems to have just hit its stride.
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