We are greeted by a thick bank of lake fog every morning, lately. Some times we can’t even see the far side of the lake, it’s so thick. The air is chilly and everything is dripping with dew. By noon, though, the sun has burned off the last wisps and the air is clear and… Continue reading Stolen Summer Kisses in my October Garden
Tag: garden
Garden Tour
It’s too hot to sew. It’s too hot to dig in the garden. It’s too hot to go for a walk. How about a garden tour? That will cool us off! I know some of my Whitehorse friends have been dying to see what I’m growing down here. My new yard here in the Shuswap… Continue reading Garden Tour
what early retirement means to me
“You think you can. You think you can’t. Either way you’re right.” I came upon this quote on Tamara Reddy’s blog, Early Retirement Journey and it jumped right off the page at me. I’ve been feeling some trepidation lately…worries that the small budget we’ve set for ourselves won’t be adequate, worried that I will be… Continue reading what early retirement means to me
Taking a Break from Packing
I’m taking this week off work to do the final packing and cleaning of the house so that the boxes can go straight into the U-Haul next Saturday. Today I took apart the bed and did some cleaning. My other job this week is to get us moved out to the cabin at Fox Lake,… Continue reading Taking a Break from Packing
Creative Update
I have been feeling quite guilty about not posting anything for pretty nearly an entire month! Lots has been going on, but since today is Wednesday, I want to do an update on what I’ve been up to in the sewing room and leave everything else for another day. Maybe even tomorrow! I participate in… Continue reading Creative Update
Promoting Marital Happiness: tip #1
Do not, under any circumstances, leave the garden hose in a tangled, knotted up mess for your spouse to discover and fix for you. I almost did that today. Almost! But (phew!) I didn’t. I thought about it, but then I had a second thought. My second thought that this would not result in marital happiness. But you know,… Continue reading Promoting Marital Happiness: tip #1