autumn poetry To Autumn To Autumn 1. S EASON of mists and mellow fruitfulness, Close bosom-friend of the maturing sun; Conspiring with him how to load and bl… Read more
books sibling writing assignment spring students Sibling Assignment # 75: Just Standing on the Radley Porch Was Enough This week's sibling assignment came from Silver Valley Girl. Without reading hers I almost wrote a similar post about the same teacher and a simi… Read more
autumn canning gardens geraniums greenhouse A Day of Work: Fall "To Do" List the greenhouse waiting to be filled again I felt at peace this morning reading Silver Valley Girl's post called A Day of Rest here . It is such a … Read more
Camera Critters cats dogs English Springer Spaniel Camera Critters: The Incredible Journey Through the Garden I call this The Incredible Journey because usually Lily doesn't let Annie get this close at all. I just followed them around as they ventured thr… Read more
autumn gardens Photo hunt Photo Hunt: View Here is a view through the trellis as I prepare to walk the garden path. To find other photo hunts using view go here. Read more
flowers friends Moscow northwest inland writing project roses A Garden Tour and Just Being Friends The ripe,red apples hang over the front entrance of my friend Elinor's house, forming an arch. Just Being Friends "Friendship happens in that… Read more
Idaho Idaho and Our Famous Potatoes Being a native of the state of Idaho I always remember the postcard above as a child because we were famous for potatoes. I think there was a time th… Read more
meme Moments in a Life I read this meme on GreenishLady's blog today. I thought I would give it a twirl. Here we present a list. Highlight those tasks that you have acco… Read more
autumn cats dogs gardens JEJ trees Sibling Assignment #74: Saying Good-bye to Summer I gave the sibling assignment this week. " As autumn approaches think of a perfect fall day you have experienced. Using words and pictures recap… Read more
Moscow northwest inland writing project University of Idaho A Surprise Evening of Wondrous Words: Part 2: Sesitshaya Marimba Another wondrous part of last evening(see below for Part 1) was being entertained by The Sesitshaya Marimba Band. Our guest of honor Elinor is part o… Read more
Moscow northwest inland writing project A Surprise Evening of Wondrous Words: Part 1 I have often written about the Northwest Inland Writing Project on this blog. Since last April a group of us have been planning a surprise celebratio… Read more
Moscow photo images The Palouse Sunset and Harvest Time The area south of Spokane, Washington is called The Palouse. Surrounding the central towns of Moscow, Idaho and Pullman, Washington are miles and mi… Read more
autumn bouquet flowers gardens Sink Full of Flowers This is why I love this time of year. I decided to harvest flowers from garden beds around the gardens today to create some bouquets. In September th… Read more
autumn Close to Harvest Time Every season hath its pleasures; Spring may boast her flowery prime, Yet the vineyard's ruby treasures Brighten Autumn's sob'rer time. --Tho… Read more
The Extraordinary Accomplishments of Helen Keller Recently when this picture was found of Helen Keller and Annie Sullivan it reminded me of my lifelong interest in this… Keep reading
Strawbale Gardening: A New Project! We have an area close to our potato patch that needs a border. We really didn't want another fence. JEJ had already… Keep reading
What's That Smell in the Kitchen?:Favoite Poem by Marge Piercy Mom used to make a basic potato soup that was so delicious. It contained potatoes, celery, onion, and evaporated milk… Keep reading
Sibling Assignment # 31 : Annie, Sandy, and Goosebumps This week for our sibling assignment we were to write about a memorable musical . Sunday Scribblings word is Goosebump… Keep reading