Creature Comforts

As I was fixing a cup of tea today (Twinings Herbal Revive Cherries and Madagascan cinnamon...mmmm!), I got out the teacup that has become a "creature comfort" in my house. Over 18 years ago my mother gave me this teacup/saucer as my 30th birthday present. Little did I know at the time that it would … Continue reading Creature Comforts

Mixed Signals

Mother Nature is sending out mixed signals these days.  In the last week, I've seen a Mockingbird come into the suet feeder that hangs in the kitchen window.  Something I've never seen before, so I'm thinking he's getting desparate for food and coming awfully close to the house. Today, as I stood in the kitchen … Continue reading Mixed Signals

Recycle — Catch word or way of life?

This morning as I was walking with my coffee, I noticed a few things in the back yard. First the chives are sprouting: And the parsley wintered over and is starting to sprout as well: And the side of the picnic table which sat on the north end of the house in the shade one … Continue reading Recycle — Catch word or way of life?