So we’ve been gardening. We’ve been encountering deer all over as they eat their way through the neighborhoods and open spaces. We’ve been walking both dogs and we’ve been hiking. I’ve put together a small greenhouse and we have herbs, tomatoes, lettuce, kale and wildflowers in various stages of growth This is an experimental year.… Read more

March Books March Shows Page-A-Day-Fun Facts The Power of Herbs It is said that oregano was created by goddess Aphrodite to symbolize joy and happiness. Greek couples often wear a wreath of oregano in their hair when they marry. I put oregano in a cucumber, tomato & feta salad. I wonder if that counts? Rosemary… Read more

When I made the decision to move to Colorado I had thoughts in my head about what it might be like. I anticipated amazing scenery. I anticipated harsh winters and hot summers. The scenery has checked all the boxes. The weather however is nothing like I thought it would be but of course Colorado is… Read more

Not going to lie- the first few weeks I thought my daughter was totally crazy for choosing a former mill dog rescue, and yes she reads this blog so I am offering up an apology here and now: Cara, I apologize. I know you had specific reasons for choosing this option. The changes in sweet… Read more

A few days early but who’s counting… February Books February Shows / Movies *February Learning Open University: Registered for their Neurodiversity Hub, a series of online lectures/courses providing education specific to autism and ADHD. Pouring over various online resources from the National Mill Dog Rescue organization on how to re-home and train a former &… Read more

Cleaning and re-arranging things. Of course cleaning, even though I’m only one person down here, seems to be something that never quite goes away. It’s mostly swiffering and vacuuming but still- I’ve needed to move a few things (actually hide a few things) so that if Bianca comes down she isn’t tempted. Speaking of- We’ve… Read more