One of the things that comes with being an adult is the shoulds. The shoulds aren’t bad, necessarily. They help us prioritize things we need to do . . . I should empty the dishwasher…

When I go plant shopping, I like to find new or different varieties of annuals to try. This is the first time I’ve seen this petunia color combo and it’s called latte. I paired it…

I read 5 books in the month of May, here are my reviews John of John by Douglas StuartMy rating: 5 of 5 starsDouglas Stuart has written another exquisitely painful and deeply personal novel that…

Here’s a wrap up, in photos, of my last week in May. It’s a gallery so please click through to enjoy them all. My kind of plantAlways togetherGorgeous colorFireplace STILL onDeck boxesBeautiful sushiNot my plantsUnwelcome…

Do you remember the days of summer reading as a kid? For me, it was trips to the library to bring home stacks of books. Long afternoons in the backyard reading in the shade. A…

And just like that, the clematis has exploded into purple blossoms. It’s right by my kitchen door and I love it. Have a great weekend, friends!

As predicted, my flight to sleeve island was canceled and has been rebooked for later today. I made it to my gate but takeoff was delayed due unexpected obstruction on the runway. Someone needs to…

Time for a knitting and reading update with Kat and friends. The body of Hannah’s waffle sweater is complete! My departure for sleeve island is scheduled for later today although I wouldn’t be surprised if…

The weather was certainly not ideal but the weekend wasn’t a total washout and we had a great time with our camping friends at Sandy Pond. There were campfires, of course. And one fiery sunset…

In the midst of potting up some lavender, a few stems broke off. I put them i this sweet little vase that Dale bought me a few years ago and they are just lovely and…

Gentle reader . . . I have not touched my knitting in any significant way this week. My time has been spent with friends and my focus has been spent on gardening. I did finish…

I had a very full weekend. Doreen was here for 2 days of plant shopping. It was our local town election (I was not on the ballot this time but I still care deeply about…