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Make this lovely wreath!

This is one of the simplest wreaths I’ve made (especially since I make ones from real greens closer to the holidays), but I absolutely love it. The grapevine wreath I used is 30 inches across, but you don’t need to go that big. This project can be made with grapevine wreaths of any dimension, asContinueContinue reading “Make this lovely wreath!”

A matter of perspective.

Many years ago, a question arose among a group of ladies I happened to be hanging out with, and who had been admiring a pair of parakeet pictures on a wall. One turned to the rest and asked, “What type of bird would you be, if you could?” Well, the other women chose various chirpyContinueContinue reading “A matter of perspective.”

I WISH I had this much talent!

Once upon a time, I used to make a fuss over Halloween. I think my kids, adults though they are now, kind of miss that. So, thinking in lieu of all the decorating, wearing a costume, etc., I might just bake something special to surprise them, I went hunting for Halloween cupcake ideas and got–youContinueContinue reading “I WISH I had this much talent!”

What’s This?

The audiobook for The Shadows We Make, that’s what! It’s been a fabulous voyage for me, writing the Shadow Journey series as Jo Allen Ash, and it’s not over yet. Book four, In Darkness We Break, will be released next year and books one through three (The Shadows We Make, The Thrice-Gifted Child, The SleepingContinueContinue reading “What’s This?”

Second chance gardening

Hmmm. I’m not so sure how my spring/summer garden is going to fare–except the tomatoes. They’ve gone nuts! But here’s an article about planting for fall harvest. I notice they left out pumpkins. Seeds can go into the ground in August for those and then pray you don’t have a hungry groundhog around. Here’s theContinueContinue reading “Second chance gardening”

Gardens of Delight

I’m going to share a secret with you–my gardens are in horrendous shape. All of them. Yet, they still delight me, they are still filled with flowers which have returned to bloom again, as well as others I have recently planted, thriving among weeds and overgrowth and, well, you get the picture. There’s one thingContinueContinue reading “Gardens of Delight”

Wonders and Illusions

Several Wednesdays back, I took a train into Philadelphia with my youngest son’s significant life-affirming other. She had picked three destinations for us: Wonderspaces, the Museum of Illusions, and a fabulous little eatery called 3Js Café at 317 Market Street, for lunch. To say we had a great time (except for the unseasonable 87-degree weather)ContinueContinue reading “Wonders and Illusions”

Joni Mitchell rocks

What a fantastic interview of Joni Mitchell by Elton John. Such a splendid, magical interaction. So well done! I know I said Joni Mitchell rocks, but of course so does Elton John (Elton John’s Rocket Hour). https://youtu.be/XzzI7LjcBLM

Aging and the ‘old’ word

I had a reminder on Facebook of a post I made a year ago today. Here it is: So, I went to the grocery store yesterday and was stopped by an old guy sitting on the bench outside. He asked me if I thought I was going to go grocery shopping. I said, “That wasContinueContinue reading “Aging and the ‘old’ word”

Words to Live By

It’s odd, but so often you come across quotes from writers, artists, other individuals who spend a great deal of time in thought, and you find those quotes meaningful. Helpful. Thought-provoking. Inspiring. I’ve started posting some of those quotes on Instagram, to share them with others, and on Facebook, too. This was one from today,ContinueContinue reading “Words to Live By”