Shed the baggage

Shed the baggage

I had a “PCC nightmare” the other night.  It’s been over 20 years since I’ve had a “PCC nightmare.”  Hubby and I attended a very “militaristic” college which had lots and lots of rules! … most of which…
September 30, 2022Posted inRelationships
Organic!

Organic!

It is really “with it” to be organic!  I just now took a peek in my fridge, and there I discovered “organic mayonnaise” … alongside “organic mustard” … and “organic salad dressing.”  Not to mention the “organic peanut…
September 28, 2022Posted inRelationships
Courage for something new

Courage for something new

I grew basil for the first time this year … and I attempted to make pesto for the first time.  I had grand plans for making petso!  However, I was completely unprepared for the exorbitant price of pine…
September 27, 2022Posted inRelationships
Still blooming! … Still bearing fruit!

Still blooming! … Still bearing fruit!

The rhododendron is blooming.  What!?!  I have never known a rhododendron to bloom in October.  But sure enough, the plant is loaded with buds which are in the process of opening!  Not only that … the strawberries are…
September 25, 2022Posted inRelationships
Flowers along the path

Flowers along the path

The last weekend of July, hubby and I set out to accomplish a “bucket list” item:  seeing the alpine wildflowers up at Paradise, at Mt. Rainier.   Having left home long before the crack of dawn, we pulled into…
September 24, 2022Posted inRelationships
Sunflowers for the soul

Sunflowers for the soul

This week’s blog posts have been a bit heavier than normal  …  about working through grief.  I had hesitated to share these thoughts.  Afterall, the blog is entitled “Daily Blessing” and that means it’s supposed to always be…
September 23, 2022Posted inGrief, Relationships
Unseen protection

Unseen protection

The delphiniums came up beautifully this spring.  I was so excited … I couldn’t wait for their beautiful blooms to fill the front flowerbed all summer long.  Then one morning I came outside, and they were all eaten…
September 22, 2022Posted inRelationships