My sister’s visits don’t come often enough to meet my need for close female companionship, but we take what we can get and cram every minute with as much life as we possibly can. This visit was no different.  And in some ways, it was more special than past visits–mainly because we didn’t work on…

Happy Spring everyone!  It seems down the bayou that we jump straight from winter into glorious spring almost overnight.  Last week, while walking my front yard, I noticed all these little insignificant wildflowers that are only seen once–before the grass starts getting cut weekly. After that, they don’t get big enough to bloom. I thought…

From LilSis:  Here ya go, BW. It’s not a story, but it’s the best I can do on short notice. “THE LONELY LITTLE NASTURTIUM” Where did the lonely little nasturtium Come from By hurrican’ winds blown To a new home Gone are the friends of yore … Rooted at a new door Who will see…

or The Ugly Side of Spring Down the Bayou! This is under the awning at my front door.  Do you have any idea what they are? I don’t know about where you live, but we are being invaded by these things we call blind mosquitoes.  I kid you not.  Their real name is aquatic midge,…

He’s the last of five.  He’s the last pumpkin on the vine.  He’s the baby.   He’s been a blessing (and a challenge) for 13 years.  I wonder if he knows that he’s already lived more life and seen more things than some folks experience in a lifetime?  Maybe a few photos will help answer…

I’ve been sick for one week.  I have too much to do to be sick.  My energy has been zapped by some huge suction bigger than my life.  Every time I go up to the camp to get something done, my body zones in on the couch, and next thing I know, I’m snoring.  Same…