Gifts of the Past

Gifts of the Past

Every time I go to the answer man at the garden center, I realize that much of my gardening work relies on the experience of others. And these others have relied on the knowledge of those before them.  Best practices and assistance are passed down from generation...
Planning, Planting, and Rewards

Planning, Planting, and Rewards

I am enjoying fresh cucumbers and tomatoes from my garden. The okra is blooming and starting to produce. The grass is growing like crazy, and the flowers are in full bloom.  Feeding the birds has led to more young birds than I have seen in the years we have lived...
Who Will Answer?

Who Will Answer?

I do not know how it popped into my brain, but suddenly it was there. The song “Who Will Answer” started singing in my head. I have not thought of it since the 1960’s. So, I did what we all do these days and googled it.  Up popped all kinds of information. I went...
Normal Again?

Normal Again?

I have never read The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum.  I have seen the movie several times. I have always kind of wondered, if Dorothy was changed in any way by her experience in Oz. Was she more grateful for what she had, or possibly more compassionate toward others?...