Good morning everyone, Bright and sunny out but cool. Like Jackie we can already notice a slight shift in the seasons. I needed my housecoat on this morning and am wearing a sweater. It is supposed to get quite warm this afternoon though. I'll head out to the garden soon. There will be no need to wa...

Good morning everyone, Today is our oldest daughter’s birthday. It’s hard to believe she turns 36 today. It seems like yesterday that she started her post grad studies in St. Louis. I posted a greeting on her Facebook page and will call later. We have a two hour time difference. I’m not sure what we...

Good afternoon all, Maggie - good thoughts and prayers are being sent your way. Jackie I hope you have a great time shopping in the big city and have a nice visit with your son. Don't feel bad about spending a little more money than usual as you'll save in the end. Small towns can't compete and you ...

Good afternoon everyone, I haven't checked in for quite a while but all has been well. It's great to be able to check off a lot of our summer projects. We had our garden shed roof shingled and have painted the shed doors with some outdoor Oops stain from Home Depot. It only cost a dollar and matches...

Good afternoon, Work shift is finished and I am sitting under fans. Tomorrow will be a meeting and thats it. I am one if the few that has great medical insurance and extremely grateful. DS not so much so I do have to help him out on occasion. I think he has finally figured out the best thing you ca...

Good afternoon everyone, The community hike this morning was great! Weather was beautiful and the bugs weren't biting either. This took most of the morning and I only had time to water the pots. Still very dry here and it's been a long time since we had substantial rain. Had lunch at home but picked...