"All I really need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt."
Lucy Van Pelt
Lucy Van Pelt
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Grow Time
Remember all those seeds I bought while fighting my Peep addiction. Well, they’re in the ground!
The 4’x4’ raised bed is packed with peas, spinach, radishes, and onions. Beans are in a bean pot, a 2’ container. Since space is limited, I’m hoping they’ll grow upward onto poles. Still to come are tomato and pepper plants.
My yard is filled with critters: squirrels, crows, bunnies, and even skunks. I’ve covered the bed with a plastic mesh to give the seeds a fighting chance.
Mmmmm. . . . In about 60 days, we’ll be munching healthy on fresh homegrown veggies.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Rambling Updates
Just updating some of my previous posts. . .
First, spring has finally arrived, along with rain, rain, and more rain.
Second, I’ve made some giant steps with clutter. Cake pans and candy molds that have sat untouched in the basement for the past 10 years. . . Gone!
Third, by cutting carbs and sticking to the gym, I’ve trimmed 15 pounds.
Remember, every day is a new beginning and small positive changes do make a difference.
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Necessity the Mother of Invention
Crying out loud! I’ve been married for almost 39 years and don’t have enough matching dishes. Is it any wonder you never get invited for dinner?
After all the planning and preparation for Easter Dinner, at the last minute, I discovered there was nothing suitable to serve the fruit.
With no time to run to the store, I started looking around the house.
Duh. . . my teacup treasures. They say ‘necessity is the mother of invention’ or is it ‘necessity is a mother?’ That’s why my teacups are fruit cups, just for today.
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Sweet Surrender
Weeks ago, we planned an ice cream Happy Hour for after work. The date set. BOGO coupons distributed. Diets damned.
Work had been slow, but steady, and we’d been getting out on time, so we felt pretty confident. Coupon buddies were picked. Flavors were decided.
We were hungry for sundaes. Then, bam! Friday afternoon hot jobs hit with an unrelenting vengeance.
One by one, participation in Happy Hour dwindled. Time always an issue. Some had to stay over, some stayed but had to get home to the kids, others couldn’t wait.
When the dust settled and the hot jobs shipped, three of us made it to Abbott’s.
Ending the week with sundaes. . .
Sweet.
Monday, April 4, 2011
No Difference
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