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When the Ash Tree in front of our house was killed by an infestation of Emerald Ash Borers, the tree was felled. Around the stump a variety of shrubs and trees took advantage of the sunny location. The most vigorous of these was an invasive species called Buckthorn. It bore poisonous fruit. Attila removed it,… Continue reading The Vegetable Chronicles: Wild Apples

Mom is definitely on the mend! My sister sent a picture of her this morning, and Mom looks great, rosy cheeked, and smiling. Sis sent me another picture of Mom this evening, perusing her cell phone, definitely on the mend! My sister made the right call taking Mom to that hospital, even though it is… Continue reading OK! Got it! So What To Do!: Part 2

Years ago we ordered seeds from a company in the US. It was their policy to include a surprise packet of seeds with a purchase of a certain size. One of those surprise packets was Kohlrabi. Neither of us had ever tasted Kohlrabi, not even seen it for sale. So Attila, always ready to try… Continue reading The Vegetable Chronicles: Kohlrabi

First, and foremost at this moment in time, is that my Mom is doing well. She is still in hospital and improving day by day, up and about already! She is receiving excellent care! Mom sends me little messages, letting me know how she is doing. I think it is time for the media to… Continue reading OK! Got it! So What To Do!

For the last number of months I have been exposed to toxic doses of unkindness. This whole business of my allergy and having to wrangle for my own safety, with the surgeon, with the surgeon’s office, with the anaesthetist, only to have my surgery cancelled at the “last minute”, was one unkind interaction after another,… Continue reading Little Acts of Kindness