Category Archives: gardening

Building Beds

WELL, THE WIND slowed, but only down to 30 mph gusts, which was better, but  not really good for working in the garden. Still, it had to be done. The sifting of the rocks out of the roots bed, leveling … Continue reading

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Another Fine Day

ANOTHER FINE DAY in the garden, except for the 50 mph winds that literally dumped the wheelbarrow and yanked the shovel out of my hands. Jeez-o-pete, as they say in Ohio. (And where is it that they say “Crime-a-nutley’?) Yesterday … Continue reading

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Meanwhile, Indoors

We applied for an NEA-sponsored overseas tour, but didn’t get it (we were one of 300 applicants for 10 slots), and then applied to be part of the Missouri Touring Artists program, for which we have a pretty good chance. … Continue reading

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Life is Good!

BEFORE THE GARDEN, but still in the outdoor pursuits area – I don’t know how it is at your house, but at my house, which is blessed by more than an acre of yard (and another 4-plus acres of woods … Continue reading

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A Long Absence

My apologies for the long absence. I have a bad habit, when there’s lots on the fire, of just putting my head down and plowing through until it’s done. Good policy for getting one thing accomplished without interruptions, but the … Continue reading

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