Monthly Archives: May 2013

There is always something a bit exciting during the anticipation of an approaching storm. As long as I can remember I have always been terrified of storms. I can remember my mother’s calmness as she would look out windows during … Continue reading →

Despite the threat of rain in the forecast the sun has decided to go ahead and come up today. I’m going to be declaring major war on the damn squirrels are starting to dig up my flowers already. I run … Continue reading →

My neighbor lady, Kay, has the most beautiful rosebush in her front yard I love just going in and looking out at every now and then. Monday night, last night, I had fallen asleep by 7 o’clock and woke periodically … Continue reading →

Thanks to my younger brother who introduced me to a friend of his in Fowler, Indiana, I will travel to Indiana via Greyhound bus to pick up my new mini van. Looking forward to having something large enough to carry … Continue reading →

I am glad the night is over as sleep was most uncomfortable, and I could never find a comfortable position or spot.  I thought I’d feel better by the weekend, but I actually feel less better this morning: more aching … Continue reading →

It’s been an uneventful, quiet Saturday. Due to the rain last night, the ground is soggy and muddy. I’d prefer not to engage in any major yard work at the moment. Plus, a very unfriendly sinus headache has bogged my … Continue reading →

The day started off with fog, and many school delays.  My first school was delayed, and this opened up some free time to go ahead and begin my Friday morning grocery shopping.  The remainder of the morning consisted of carrying … Continue reading →

It is a beautiful Friday morning here in the Miami Valley of Ohio despite the fact that the fog continues to cling to the neighborhood. Several schools in the area have been on a two hour delay due to the … Continue reading →

I’ve been dealing with my own onset of pancreatitis, and have been a little miserable.  This morning, the sunshine and steady breezes were too much for me to ignore, and I found myself out on the deck planting my flowers. … Continue reading →

The wet and muddy earth delayed some of our planned yard work; however, an unexpected offering from Nate Wynn – a former Fairmont HS percussion student – changed things around as well. Nate offered a ton of flat landscaping stones like the … Continue reading →

Since Quintin had percussion auditions tonight until 9 o’clock, I decided to head down to McCutcheon music studios in Centerville to get my clarinet which was being repaired. So I contacted Debbie McCutchen to see if she would like to … Continue reading →

During the winter months I don’t really get a lot excited about the arrival of Friday which heralds in the weekend. However when it is springtime and I get to spend more time in the yard and gardens I really … Continue reading →

Today is a bittersweet day. Four of my Fairmont high school seniors will be attending classes for the last day. Although I am excited for their futures, I am always a little sad to see this day come. Last night … Continue reading →

Lowes is wonderful!  I filled out my order on-line and within 15 minutes it was ready for pick-up.  Using a gift card, I purchased lumber and materials to add some items to the back yard: An extended fence along the … Continue reading →

Quintin and I are off to Lowes today to purchase lumber for some projects in the back. I am so glad I got this gift card to use that will cover all the expenditures. The other neat thing was that … Continue reading →

So… my intent of purchasing wood and getting several projects ran afoul, this morning.  We ventured out at 9:00am to a place called Architectural Reuse Company.  I thought I was going to buy inexpensive lumber and I discovered a Disney World … Continue reading →

This morning, when I woke at 5:30am, the biting smell of burning wood, from the neighbor’s fire pit, hung in the air.  Since we cannot burn wood in our fireplace, I miss that aroma.  I seldom drink coffee, but I … Continue reading →

Naturally my 48 year old body would not offer some leisure on a Saturday morning, allowing me to sleep in. Sigh. A busy day is scheduled but sleeping until 7:30am would have allowed me to remain on schedule. Today we … Continue reading →

I had a surprise break in my schedule so I decided to run to the grocery store to get a few items. It always amazes me just how aggressive people are in a grocery store. The supermarket seems to bring … Continue reading →

The plan was to be in bed, hurtling myself toward slumber by midnight which is something I’ve not done in years.  Generally, I am winding down by 1:00am, tending to fall asleep by 1:30am.  The body’s alarm clock, but most … Continue reading →

There is really little to report.  Spring has finally invaded the Miami Valley, and the budding beauty is holding us under siege.  And with that beauty comes allergies. Flyer’s health is much improved, and has baffled, and amazed the vet … Continue reading →