Hello again and welcome to PJ's August prompt of Things That Make Me Smile. This one nicely dovetails with last month's Self Care prompt. Focusing on things that made me smile this month was helpful in the midst of the chaos that's been happening. I discovered there are a lot of little things that make … Continue reading August Photo Challenge: Makes Me Smile
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April Photo Challenge: Sidewalks and Roads
PJ'S April theme was Sidewalks and Roads. Our neighborhood doesn't have sidewalks and there's nothing super special about our roads. So, I chose a non-traditional interpretation of the prompt. Do you remember these lines from Back to the Future? Marty McFly: Hey, Doc, we better back up. We don't have enough road to get up … Continue reading April Photo Challenge: Sidewalks and Roads
Wild or tame….or both!
We're fortunate to live in an area where we have some of the best of both worlds. We're a suburban neighborhood but each lot is two acres. We have a community of neighbors with a rural feel. The people who choose to live here do so to get away from the urban sprawl, but not … Continue reading Wild or tame….or both!
What does a garden say about you?
The 2023 vegetable garden season is starting to wind down. What started in mid-April has been both a labor of love and the bane of our existence. One thing is for sure, growing a garden will reveal a lot about oneself and there are few other places where one can learn most of life lessons … Continue reading What does a garden say about you?
Deep roots and strong branches
I've lived in Columbia, Missouri for more than 20 years but never made the 15 mile trip to see one of our area's most magnificent treasures: The Burr Oak Tree. Of course, I'd heard about it, but it wasn't until a week or so ago that I actually laid eyes on it. The Burr Oak … Continue reading Deep roots and strong branches
Peripheral Perceptions 