Pruning the wild…

Overgrown, overwrought, hidden undergrowth . These rose bushes look to be dried up brown, and near dead. But… they bloomed before..last summer. Were they a tad wild? Why yes they were, but I liked em that way . The pediment of this rose garden was a lovely statue left behind by the previous owner. It … More Pruning the wild…

Shelter in place

Shelter in place when the bullets start flying. We had enjoyed a home cooked meal which consisted of juicy brisket, smothered in a rich sauce, oven roasted mini red potatoes, and sautéed Brussel sprouts in olive oil and garlic, sweetened with caramelized brown sugar, and cracked black pepper and salt . Since a satisfying food … More Shelter in place

The Tear Jar…..

It’s called a lachrymatory, or a tear jar . It is ” a tear jar or tear vase.” I have heard about tear jars before, and if I search on Etsy, or on the Internet, there are lots of versions of this concept. Some are large, and kinda crafty looking, while others are like this … More The Tear Jar…..