That was what my website dashboard said when I logged in today.  I clicked on Blog and in parenthesis it stated "OLD".  It is shameful when an inanimate device tells you you're old!

It was referring to my lack of use lately. 

That has been an issue.  Many things hav...

Popular American Culture has taught us:

1. Whoever has the most toys in the end wins.

2. Do what you must to look like (this).

3. Money buys happiness.

4. If its old, worn out, ugly or unwanted, throw it out.

I’m sure there are others you could come up with de...

 The cookies are gone.

 The Creche is tucked away.

 Christmas decorations are down. 

Santa's still hanging around, though. Is he looking over my shoulder to see my frugality fall apart? BLAST!  I must confess, I was backsliding through the holiday season with the r...

Within my garden walls,

along the leafy halls,

caterpillars in stripes of three

munch along with glee.

The food favored most

is pertinent to host

monarchs magnificent

of fame and significance.

The Monarchs have found my way station!  I have photographic proof:  Monarch eggs on my milkweeds.  Hopefully there is enough milkweed to grow them all the way up to metamorphize into the wonderful and magical butterfly they are.  I’m so EXCITED!!!

I like it clean and shiny.  "What", you are asking, do I like clean and shiny?  Metal containers of course!  I have a few vintage ones from old friends that I keep around and use.  This one particular cannister that I am referring to is aluminum (aluminium for any Brit...

The voice inside gives good advice:

Let go of the bitterness;

Live fresh and down to the earth;

Love everything you come in contact with;

Learn to listen to what is not said;

Lean on your friends and family when you feel weary.

The voice inside gives good advice!