8:15 a.m. I am taking a break after washing the jars of canned tomatoes that were preserved yesterday, drying them, labeling them, and taking them down the stairs to the basement to be stored away on the shelf. The kitchen has been put to rights as well, after being neglected for the last 24 hours.… Continue reading Harvest Season

It is a whirlwind around here! Harvest season is always intense, and this year it is even more intense than most. Attila started the garden during the lock-down, while he was laid off work and had time and enthusiasm. It is the most ambitious garden yet. He has been back to work for months now,… Continue reading Hanging on to my hat!

These are the good old days. The heat wave ended a few days ago, what a welcome relief! It is 7:30 a.m. as I begin this entry, and the big trucks are backing down the street, beeping and roaring, as they deliver big machinery to the building site at the end of our street. This… Continue reading A Pause In The Day’s Occupations

I have lots to do. I should have known! At around 7 a.m. I came out to the back porch to sit quietly and enjoy my morning cup of coffee. That was almost four hours ago! I am still sitting here, enjoying the breeze, the birds, the insects pollinating the garden, the rabbit and the… Continue reading Lots To Do

After a short run of beautiful, perfect, warm, throw-open-your-windows days, the heat and humidity are back. The garden is keeping things busy around here. As Attila slept I wandered through the morning garden. The early mornings are lovely, even on the these oppressively hot and humid days. The Veestar Strawberry plants needed weeding, and there… Continue reading It Has To Get Worse Before It Gets Better