The Run of the Roses

"That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet." —Shakespeare Each year we always love to have a friendly bet on which …

Beautiful Results from a Mistake

JEJ is enjoying his new camera, but somehow last week the color got switched to cyanotype on the camera. His camping images and some from home were n…

Swan Lake Part 3: Rustic Fireplace, Wildflowers, Swamps, and a Boardwalk

On Saturday we took the 1.5 mile hike around Swan Lake. It was an easy hike, but between keeping the dogs out of swampy water and watching for mud an…

Swan Lake Part 2: Soothing Trees

On our hike around the lake Saturday at Swan Lake I studied the uniqueness of the trees. Here are some of my observations. Though rocks kept these roo…

Sibling Assignment #64: A Jug of Cold Root Beer

I gave the sibling assignment this week: " Taking in the strong fragrance of lilacs today reminded me of Spokane ' The Lilac City'. Writ…

Swan Lake Part I: Saturday Morning Walk

Swan Lake Campground was our destination for camping this week-end. Annie and I took a walk Saturday morning when things around the campground were s…

Home to the Changes in the Gardens

one of my favorite Martha Washington geraniums After we arrived back from camping today I did a tour of the gardens. It is amazing how changes can occ…

Without Wireless at Swan Lake

We are leaving after school tomorrow for a camping trip to another close, quiet destination. Swan Lake Campground is located south of Republic, Washi…

It's Time for the Work to Begin

"May and June. Soft syllables, gentle names for the two best months in the garden year: cool, misty mornings gently burned away with a warming …

Four Points of View in the Spring

1. c rab apple in bloom 2. Kit checking to see what was left in the greenhouse. 3. the red maple and the path to the gazebo 4. a lovely deep burgun…

Sibling Assignment # 63: The Good Life

doing dishes with my parents at my grandma's house Silver Valley Girl gave the sibling assignment this week. What is it about telling people you …

Photo Hunt: Candy

eye candy: something purely aesthetically pleasing, that is, pleasing to the senses. can be a person, a film, a sunset, a flower, or anything else you…