Today was winery day. First we had a wonderful lunch at a Bistro on the way there. It ws the first time I had clam chowder with the clams in shell. Delicious! Brendan was our chauffeur, and Kara and I had wine tastings at three of the many wineries near Portland–Erath, Sokol-Blosser, and Argyle. It […]

Today I said that I had started my 6th decade. My wonderful groupies quickly corrected me. How can I be starting my 7th decade?!? Oh, my. Now I really am a “senior citizen.” I remember when the word senior held so much anticipation and promise. I need to find another label for myself. “Senior” simply […]

Hill Garden

Actually, it is John’s fault that I am doing this. He told me about someone who got this assignment as a present from his wife FOR A YEAR. I thought I would try it for a month. It’s kind of fun. Do you want to see my garden? It is finally plowed after five years. […]

Yellow flowers are so cheerful. Don’t you think so? Aren’t yellow flowers cheerful?

Mombo wanted to play in her own dirt. Here it is–the Patched Pants Garden. So far: cherry tomatoes, yellow tomatoes, okra, red bell peppers.