Lula is always quite contrary

I love mornings in the yard. I sit with my coffee, enjoy seeing what’s growing, watching the birds, and finding all sorts of hidden gems.     And just so y’all don’t think I’m the only one that’s contrary about her garden, I’m leaving you with an oldy but a goody. Mary, Mary, quite contraryContinue reading “Lula is always quite contrary”

a moment that feels stolen

I’m sitting on my front porch basking in the sun looking at weeds that need to be pulled and pretty little starts waiting to be planted. All the while, I’m enjoying a glass of wine feeling decadent that I’m NOT working. Coe is an evil sneak and is the master of the cold nose to theContinue reading “a moment that feels stolen”

Thank Goodness…

Oh Happy Friday!! I’ve been sitting in a classroom for 4 weeks being talked at. You may recall my work rant awhile back that I didn’t get xyz at work. The Rolling Stones had it right. You get what you need and not necessarily what you want (clearly paraphrasing). It’s hard to see that sometimesContinue reading “Thank Goodness…”

sage advice

I’ve mentioned before I talk to people all day long about the poor decisions they’ve made and how I’m supposed to fix them.  What happened to personal responsibility?!  Because you’ve dinked around and not taken care of xyz, you now want me to rush and expedite this because you need it yesterday.  Too bad, soContinue reading “sage advice”

garden in spring

I had several compliments on how nice my garden looked when folks came over for brunch.  When I rush out the door in the morning most days I don’t take time to check out the garden.  After brunch on Sunday, I finally stopped and enjoyed a little time (or thyme) in my garden.  I saw thingsContinue reading “garden in spring”