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Category Archives: New England
Lesson from the toilet
Yes, I know, that title can be a put off, but this self-deprecating story is about a toilet experience that I want all of you to avoid. As many of you may know, as one ages one becomes more familiar … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening, New England
Tagged Gardening, Humor, iPhone, iPhone in toilet, Life's lessons, New England, New Hampshire, Toilet
59 Comments
Outdoors
Happy Monday after Mother’s Day! I hope everyone who comforts and loves others had a wonderful day. I spent part of my day with Mother Nature which always puts a smile on my face. There was also a decadent but … Continue reading
Spring
How’s the weather in New England? John Hric, our fellow blogger said it best. “It is a rollercoaster ride. Please remain seated until the ride comes to a full and complete stop. Keep your seat belt fastened and your crash … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening, New England
Tagged Gardening, Master Gardener, New England, New Hampshire, Plant Sale
70 Comments
Bees
Respectful, fascinated, or afraid? Those three words probably cover most of us when the subject of bees is brought up. Many are able to live and let live while some are extremely allergic and an interaction requires medical attention quickly. … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening, New England
Tagged Bees, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Forsythia, Fresh eggs, Gardening, Lilacs, New England, New Hampshire, Seedlings, Spring, Sweet Cherry Tomatoes, Wisteria
64 Comments
Butterfly bush
Attracting butterflies and other pollinators is a hot gardening topic right now and has been for a while. There are a lot of plants that attract them. You can find lists of plants coming from various points of view on … Continue reading
Seeds
Those who count gardening as a hobby or a passion are itching to get going. Up here in the Northeast unless you have a greenhouse, there is still some wait time before you can start digging in the soil outdoors. … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening, New England
Tagged Cannas, Crocosmia, Cuttings, Dahlias, Gardening, New England, New Hampshire, Plant propagation, Potatoes
57 Comments
Driving
As I ‘mature,’ I admit I probably drive a little less aggressively, and I don’t drive at night unless I need to. I guess that naturally happens when you are in the third chapter of the three chapter book of … Continue reading
Posted in New England
Tagged Driver rage, Driving, Driving etiquette, Driving rules, FedEx, Mature drivers
59 Comments
New Year
The Christmas holiday is over, and I sincerely hope you all had a nice weekend. Good company, good food, and lots of laughter sure are positive remedies for the body and the soul. We’ll hope for family next year. Hmm, … Continue reading
Posted in New England
Tagged Baking, Christmas Cookies, Covid, Family, Holidays, New England, New Hampshire, Snowbirds
66 Comments
Holiday favorites
It’s here – the week before Christmas, and it makes me smile because of the great memories. Do you have favorite memories? I do and maybe you’ll share one or two of yours. Favorites: Memories – Sugar on snow (hot … Continue reading
Posted in New England
Tagged Christmas, Family, Friends, Happy Holidays, Holiday season, Memories, Merry Christmas, New England, New Hampshire
71 Comments
Cards
Do you send Christmas cards? I find great comfort in sending Christmas cards. I pull out the old address book and think about each person and wonder how they are doing. Yes, I have contacts on my phone and laptop, … Continue reading
Posted in Family, New England
Tagged Cards, Christmas, Christmas cards, Cursive writing, Holiday greetings, Holidays, New England, New Hampshire
65 Comments