August is a busy month
We had selected a date and planned a trip to market. Doris, my canning partner and friend, and I were going to make pickles. And this time we’d include two young ladies in my family to help us. The … Continue reading →
We had selected a date and planned a trip to market. Doris, my canning partner and friend, and I were going to make pickles. And this time we’d include two young ladies in my family to help us. The … Continue reading →
Maybe you’re a reader like me or perhaps you like audio books better, to just listen to the story. That’s okay too. Just because it’s summer and some folks have more time to read, I’m sharing two books I’ve read. … Continue reading →
Storygal is back in blogging business and it feels good to be back. There’s a song that the Beatles sang, with the words “a little help from my friends.” Only mine could more accurately read, “from a little (or … Continue reading →
This year we had opportunity to rent another garden space. I called it a plot and my friend Doris laughed at that, thinking quite the opposite of living and gardening. Oh, well. At last our garden looks like one. Most … Continue reading →
Last year, we continued our fairy garden, and this year my oldest granddaughter set it up, complete with a sparkly path and the fairies. This is our third season for it. There was a discussion about which fairy belonged to … Continue reading →
We have five grandchildren, ages ranging in age from 2-9 years old. The oldest two at 7 and 9 have had opportunity to help me plant my vegetable garden since they were three, and the youngest of our gardeners … Continue reading →
This Saturday, May 18th, I’ll be at The Living Outdoors in Cambridge with my books, especially my picture books, Harry’s Trees and Les arbres de Harry, illustrated by Maja Wizor. Come and see me there, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Bring … Continue reading →
I’ve received some amazing reviews, personal notes and kind words about my new book, Piece by Piece, from fellow writers and readers thus far. I am grateful for their sincere and generous comments. My official launch happens this Saturday, … Continue reading →
Pastor Annette shared the music she had chosen for the weekend retreat ahead of time so that I could learn the pieces on my guitar. I was intrigued by the theme—Earthen Vessels—and the theme song by the same name, … Continue reading →
Imagine yourself heading to Jesus’ tomb the day after [Jewish] Sabbath, very early in the morning. The birds might be singing or all may be quiet. You’re bearing spices to leave at the tomb. A special friend like none other—who … Continue reading →