Dirt

May 31, 2015 The feeling of my hands traveling through fresh black dirt is blissful. The knowledge that I am combining the cool dark substance with life that will grow and develop from something deep... Read More

Nuisance or Not

May 25, 2015 As I began gardening a couple years ago, someone told me to cut the flowers off of my chive plant or it would spread all over. What??? Have you seen the capivating purple puffballs that e... Read More

Irish Luck

May 22, 2015 There is nothing like your daughter sending you a picture of a four leaf clover she found in the grass to remind you of your childhood and help you believe again.   For each petal o... Read More

Damn Dog

May 20, 2015 I was thinking about what to write today when…BAM….here came the text from my daughter. “Look what Sadie did!” Slow breaths in, hold it, slow breaths out…..r... Read More

No Matter

May 18, 2015 Had a long day at work but the best part was dinner with a best friend and a glass of wine. The day consisted of many stories of that warmed my soul and made me proud of the work I do eve... Read More

Score

May 17, 2015 Nothing much to say…. Today I got to see an old friend that I rarely see anymore – score! I got to hold a baby – double score! We had pizza with green olives – tri... Read More

Shower Avoidance

May 16, 2015 Sometimes I wonder about who I am. I love being with groups of friends and laughing, I love being in a crowded bar and seeking out people to start unusual  conversations with, but I hat... Read More

Mating Hot Dogs

May 15, 2015 I have to admit that I have lost the Mother of the Year award many many many many times over. It is so far out of reach that I have to remove it from my psyche. You know how all those sup... Read More