UnwantedsEven in what I regard as a comfortable sanctuary, there are residents and visitors that show up that I really wish would move on. It’s hard to say which one takes top billing because they are all shadows. So, in no particular order… Free-Ranging CatsAnyone who’s read my blog for any length of time knows…
Month: April 2025
A2Z 2025 — Day 23 — Witch Hazel and Willow
Witch HazelAnyone who has followed this blog for long knows I bought 10 young bare root witch hazel shrubs/trees a few years back and planted them along the south fence line. It’s been a learning experience and there have been mishaps along the way — but all 10 are still alive. I learned that deer…
A2Z 2025 — Day 22 — Violets, Vinca, and Voles
VioletsViolets have grown in every place I’ve lived. They usually are just there, and they like to spread. They are short, seem to like the shade, and their blossoms compete with their beautiful leaves. This next pic is not from my yard. A former massage therapist was also an herbalist and she had these…
dVerse — OLN — poeming through the gardens
Imagine you’re in Chinaand that it’s real bamboothe panda bear is smilingand posing just for you. The hyacinth are bloomingclumped in their special potsgone before the bees wakefragrance calls just us. Naked Miss Wisteriais missing her new dressancient crone stands with helpof iron-caned trellis. Peter’s fond of cabbagealas he breaks his teethSilly…
Esther Chilton’s “Can You Tell A Story In…” 284
Sugar CookiesAfter Dr. Quack’s brain operation on me, I smell vanilla on full moons. I attracted Harry on a midnight walk and imagined sugar cookies as he bit me. Now, on certain days, we keep the pram canopy closed. Esther Chilton is the host of Can You Tell A Story In… Esther says: Can you…
#FF — Til Death (with “If I Was a Blackbird” by Silly Wizard added)
PHOTO PROMPT © Roger Bultot Til Death Startled awake, I listen for Mr. Coffee’s gurgle, but he’s not singing. It’s always a surprise to realize you’re dead, as our lives continue as if you are alive in the other realm. At first I thought you must be in limbo, waiting for the elevator, but it’s…
R = Raven… from Story Crossroads
Rachel, from Story Crossroads, wanted me to let you all know: And let people know that Story Crossroads does year-round events with our biggest coming up May 5-8, 2025!
Tao Talk 