It's been more than three years. Thinking of Mom today with this re-post.
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Pumpkin Carving, Fall Garden Bloom
Nothing like a bit of cool weather to get us feeling like autumn again. Finally. Many of the trees on our property still cling to their leaves; no fall colors to see here unless you're counting mums and pansies. Our life, as usual this time of year, is fraught with activity. With the 1st-Nine-Week period … Continue reading Pumpkin Carving, Fall Garden Bloom
Stealing Trash – A New High
∞ Waste is rampant in America. It's a problem, I believe, of abundance coupled with busy-ness, resulting in big, big piles of trash. One day, we may be mining those landfills; natural resources are being used up faster than they can replenish. Some people are trash renegades. They not only do their part, but they … Continue reading Stealing Trash – A New High
Anxious for Fall to Show
The magnificent bur oak, mucho ginormous leaves, and giant grubs are what it's all about as summer transitions to fall.
Learning to Garden
My philosophy on gardening -- of life in general -- using failures to help others make themselves better stewards of the soil. Better soil = better veggie garden.
Relaxed and Not So Batty – Part 2
Witness (via video) a matriarchal colony of 20 million bats/pups exit all-at-once for the night.
Relaxed and Not So Batty – Part 1
Hey! We just got back from an awesome, kidless vacation. I'm sure you hardly noticed our absence. Each morning for coffee, we were greeted by a river resident while we soaked in the view by the shoreline (above). He was too busy catching flying bugs to care about me. What did we do? Next to nothing, which … Continue reading Relaxed and Not So Batty – Part 1
When It Rains, It Pours
∞ Holy moly. I don't recall ever seeing so much rain at one time. And I remember Hurricane Alicia in 1983 and with what may be the worst flooding in our area, Tropical Storm Allison (hit twice, back-to-back) in 2001. I kid you not -- our property just witnessed 4-5 inches of rainfall in less … Continue reading When It Rains, It Pours
Temporarily Off the Grid, On With Living
We have now fully forgotten yesterday's power outage. It's all TV, computer, Internet, and phone once again, all the conveniences that we enjoy due to the burning of fossil fuels. Rolling brownouts are not uncommon in our highly populated area near Houston. We're accustomed to them in the summer. People are addicted to their air … Continue reading Temporarily Off the Grid, On With Living
The Queen of Food Space: 10 Ways to Maximize Fridge Capacity
∞ First off, I'm surprised to have so bloggers now following DirtNKids. I had hoped to have some more substantive posts to share these next few weeks, but alas. Time has not been on my side with kids home for the summer. By now, you may know I have more than my fair share of … Continue reading The Queen of Food Space: 10 Ways to Maximize Fridge Capacity
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