The first Saturday we were away was also the opening of the Lakefield Literary Festival, which my granddaughters shortened to the Festival. We planned to attend the Children’s time that was held at the Cenotaph Park, near the town’s library. … Continue reading →
Over a week ago we were in the middle of our holidays in the beautiful Kawartha Lakes area of Ontario. Being 2 1/2 hours away by car is different from flying to a far-flung island, but it was a good … Continue reading →
It`s rainy today but my flowers in the beds around my yard still brighten the place. Here`s a peek at what`s growing strong. carnations in variegated pink and white gaillardia and coral bells Daisies … Continue reading →
My husband and I were out in the garden tonight. We lifted the netting on our raised beds so I could weed around our growing plants. Here are the tomatoes and a few of the basil plants. Our grandchildren like … Continue reading →
This morning I looked out the window into a fresh new day and saw the evidence of all the rain on the weekend. Roofs washed clean, the grass already looking greener and the plants standing up tall. And the sun … Continue reading →
We’re car shopping. Our mechanic feels its time to look for something newer before ours costs us anymore. He does what’s necessary this time and we talk about places that sell cars, places he knows are reputable. It’s time to … Continue reading →
Each spring I watch for the narcissus and daffodils and other flowers emerging from the ground. First the narcissus and those highly aromatic white hyacinths that are lovely in the garden but I don’t dare bring them in the … Continue reading →
Last Thursday at our workshop for church office administrators, Martin Luther showed up. It wasn’t the man himself, for he’s been dead for centuries—1546, to be precise. A green likeness of the man, who made great changes to the way … Continue reading →
A bright blue day with sparkling snow Snowblowers are a big help when the snow is this deep My perennial garden in winter And in our winter, there’s always skiing with all that snow. Getting those skis … Continue reading →
Sunday, January 11th, at St. Philip Lutheran Church, our covenant partners, Maranatha Lutheran congregation, said an emotional good-bye to their pastor of nine years—Pastor Peter Kuhnert and his family. As well we celebrated the baptism of Jesus on this day … Continue reading →
