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…

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…

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 …

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…