Category: My Garden

  • Snow, Beauty, and Grief in February 2018

    February of 2018 started out quietly. After months of renovating the kitchen I was trying to return to normal for all of us—including the cats.  It was cold and grey. I’d signed up for a few more classes in horticulture at Clackamas Community College. My hope was that I’d feel better and do more in…

  • Last January: Ringing in 2018

    Last January: Ringing in 2018

    Last New Year’s Eve I was painting my living/dining rooms. I think it was that experience that led to me slowing down and not finishing the rest of the painting, but I must confess, I still have more to do.   My spinal pain and bad hip were really set off by the painting, but…