The Fig Miracle

It lived! I thought it was a goner – the deep freezes we had this winter killed it, I had thought. But here it is. Fig leaves.

Early Summer and Biblical Asshattery

I am so happy that nobody reads these. A blog to your own is so much better than social media. If you have the means, I highly recommend … Read more

Musubi

Musubi left us on April 15, 2024, just two weeks after Auggie died. It took me a while to write about him. The loss is so huge. We … Read more

Go Time

It’s go time. Not really. It’s just time to set out some “spare” tomatoes. I have so many extras. Our last average frost date is April 15. It’s … Read more

Auggie Doggie, the Greatest Dog Ever Known

I miss him so much. I write this today to share with those who knew – and therefore loved – Auggie the doggie. I thought it would be … Read more

Red-bud Winter

This winter has been so hard. I cannot write about what I know. And what I know is a lot. Not like “hey I am so right about … Read more

My Chicken Curry

As requested. 🙂 I tested this recipe several times. I also tested the difference between marinating overnight and no marination at all. MARINATE it! So worth it. When … Read more

Marching On

A bright sunny day. Cold still, so covering up the tender brassicas and lettuces at night. But I think they are doing well. I am already bored with … Read more

Leap Day

Some things are starting in the garden. The ginger I have been coaxing along since November went out into pots and are starting to grow a bit. It’s … Read more

Late February

Three years ago today, we were piled on a bed at the Home 2 Suites in Mount Juliet – last stop on our journey here. I was so … Read more