It's the end of August, and right on time, my Autumn Clematis (Clematis paniculata) is in full, glorious bloom in my backyard. It's also growing wild around my neighborhood. Fluffy mounds of tiny white flowers heaped up over the tops of fences. A carpet of sweet little blossoms ... read more
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Light at the End of the Tunnel::Light Story Kit™
For the past several weeks, things have been a little crazy at our house with a whole bunch of improvement projects going on. The porch repair is coming along albeit it a lot slower than we had anticipated. We ... read more
Summer Magic::This Ordinary Life
Time stands still best in moments that look suspiciously like ordinary life. ~Brian Andreas For the past several weeks, when Kelsey comes over for Thursday night dinner, she usually spends the night at our house. Since moving to the 'burbs a couple of months ago, it's just easier...her work is ... read more
Summer Magic::Dahlia Season
It's dahlia season. Dahlias are one of my very favorite things about late summer. I love their big, showy blooms. I also love how they range in color from pale, delicate pinks to bold, vibrant magentas and corals. Since our vegetable garden sort of went bust earlier this ... read more
Summer Magic::Take a Walk on the Wild Side
Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life? ~Mary Oliver Last week a took a walk on the wild side. I know I have shared my love the trail down the street from my house with you before. There is something about this time of year, though, that I am particularly ... read more
A Monday Greeting
“Greet each day with your eyes open to beauty, your mind open to change, and your heart open to love.” Paula Finn Hope you all have a beautiful and blessed week! Love, Kelly ... read more
