How Do You Say No?

How can you say no to plants when you walk into a greenhouse? Especially when you see the following: Okay.... now tell me again how much my total was.…

I Love Gaiser Conservatory

Today our photo hunt took us to Gaiser Conservatory at Manito Park in Spokane. I never cease to be amazed at the beauty enclosed in the glass walls o…

Celebrating the Finish

One of the things I heard over and over again as I moved my way through my National Boards this year was to be ready to celebrate when the exam was d…

Purple: A Vivid Spring Reminder

I love the way the colors of the garden gently change as the earlier flowers die out and the newest ones begin to bloom. Purple is everywhere now. Al…

Top Ten Things I Am Doing Instead of Studying for My Exam

Tuesday I will take my exam for National Board Certification for Teachers. I think I am prepared, but realize I should be reading a book or memorizin…

White Is Illuminating the Garden Paths

"The first of all single colors is white ... We shall set down white for the representative of light, without which no color can be seen; yello…

Personification In Finest Form

As I was studying literary terms in preparation for my exam next week I read different examples of personification. I had never read this poem by Ro…

Nearly Ready for the Move

It is nearing that time for our wintered over plants to leave the greenhouse and make their way back to hang on the old ladder along the garage, rest…

Finding Peace

Today was one of those hard days.  The headlines were filled with sad news about accidents. The oil spill keeps getting worse. I had to give bad news…