Albuquerque seems to have turned the corner. Spring is bustin’ out all over and those of us who love to dig in the dirt are itching to start planting. In the city, it looks like sheltered areas will support planting now. Of course, it’s a bit early and there’s always a chance of a frost. … “Lessons Learned March 2017”
Category: That’s Life
American Freedom
Statue of Liberty Inscription Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses, yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore, Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door. Author: Emma Lazarus I wonder….do we need to tear down the Statue of Liberty? Or blot … “American Freedom”
amateur gardener
Those who have read my blog over the years know that I have a passion for gardening. Nope, I don’t pretend to have a green thumb or anything like that. And I generally have very little space – either in my Oak Park condominium or my Albuquerque apartment. But, I have learned that I can … “amateur gardener”
Twiggy – Cat Teaches Appreciation
Twiggy is as happy in Albuquerque as she was in Chicago. In fact, it doesn’t take much to keep her happy…a bowl of water, a bowl of food and a clean litter box. Some people prefer dogs. While I’ve had several dogs in the past, I’ve come to appreciate the mellow disposition of cats. They … “Twiggy – Cat Teaches Appreciation”
Phoenix Hybrid Heralds Spring
While we’ve been enjoying delightful weather for some time now, I wasn’t quite convinced that Spring was here to stay until we got this gorgeous tomato plant. You have to understand that my frame of reference is Chicago and it won’t be appropriate to plant tomatoes outdoors for at least another 3-4 weeks. Previously, in … “Phoenix Hybrid Heralds Spring”