All the good things about life in the country
My jars of sweet pickles spice up the house with the pungency of vinegar, like a sugary clove and vinegar potpourri. The syrup heats up and the pickles boil. Steam rolls up from the open kettle. Then I dip the slices of cucumber hot into the scalded jars and screw on the lids before I... Continue Reading →
Swimming the JordynThe last weekend and Tuesday and Wednesday this week I had my four-year-old grandbaby Jordyn here. She loves the backyard pool this summer. Last year, she spent every swim session with both arms firmly gripped around my neck. Today, she was splashing and a-crashing. She swam under water, jumped from the ladder and... Continue Reading →
Swimming the JordynThe last weekend and Tuesday and Wednesday this week I had my four-year-old grandbaby Jordyn here. She loves the backyard pool this summer. Last year, she spent every swim session with both arms firmly gripped around my neck. Today, she was splashing and a-crashing. She swam under water, jumped from the ladder and... Continue Reading →
What’s Good About Home! 