Over the past couple of months we have planted some tomato plants, carrot seeds, some herbs and 3 kinds of lettuce. It's amazing how the first few weeks everything looks like it will never amount to anything that you can put on a table and actually thrive from and then all of a sudden, there it is. This past week I have been able to go outside daily and pick lettuce for the … [Read more...] about Watching Our Gardens Grow
Holidays and celebrations
A Very, Merry
Good morning, Merry Christmas, hoping Santa was good to you. Wishing your waking up to peace and love, and all your Christmas dreams come true. Today we eat, we drink and we're merry, and we're sure to over-indulge. Tomorrow it's back to the drawing board to fight the holiday battle of the bulge. So bring on the pastas the desserts and the … [Read more...] about A Very, Merry
With Wishes for the Merriest
"And So This Is Christmas; And What Have We Done? Another Year Over; A New One Just Begun; And So Happy Christmas; I Hope You Have Fun; The Near And The Dear Ones; The Old And The Young. (Happy Christmas (War is Over))" - John Lennon Wishing you all a very merry Christmas with peace in your heart and more than enough. … [Read more...] about With Wishes for the Merriest
Wishes Do Come True
I woke up somewhat overwhelmed over the incredibly fulfilling birthday that I had, yesterday. All I wished for was to be together with my kids for dinner, and I got that and so much more. People always feel badly for me that my birthday gets jumbled up with Hanukkah and Christmas, but I see it completely the opposite way. This entire week has been one big bundle of peace, … [Read more...] about Wishes Do Come True
The Greatest Happiness
To Love and to be Loved is the greatest happiness of existence. --Sydney Smith Thanks, Mitch and thanks to everyone who showers me with love this time of year. Thanks for the great gifts, cards, sentiments, words and visits! Keeping things short and sweet to enjoy time with my family, the greatest gift of all. Hold tight to your loved ones and enjoy each day of this … [Read more...] about The Greatest Happiness