My LEGO Masterpiece

LEGO Christmas tree

I saw this online and had to have it. Some of y’all might think I’m obsessed with LEGOs. I can’t imagine why you’d think that … What’s the coolest thing you’ve ever built with LEGOs?  

Snake Meets Hoe

garter snake

This is what happens when a poor, harmless garter snake meets my hoe. This afternoon I let the dogs out, heard them going nuts and went out to see what was up. Yes, I know it’s not poisonous. I know a bit about snakes. But I have a strict snake policy: hoe first, questions later. [...]

Here is One for the UhOhhs File

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Jim and I had been arguing about whether or not this huge tree in our back yard would damage our house if it fell. I said no, he said yes. He had hired someone to cut it down, but we were pretty far down on the guy’s list. I thought Jim could do it with [...]

Azaleas on My Patio

Azaleas on my patio

I love azaleas in the spring. This one is on my patio and love looking at it.  

2010: I Mean it this Year. Really.

I’m never really sure how I feel about New Year’s resolutions. Many years I’ve set unrealistic goals, vague, nonspecific ones or none at all. This year there are a few things I’m determined to accomplish, so I’m going to make a more focused effort. I’ve failed at: Organizing 23 years of family photos. An overwhelming [...]