The timing of a recent trip was perfect, and imperfect. I left feeling weary, overwhelmed by nasty weather and too much work, my Midwestern world persistently clinging to winter. Everything was brown and soggy, buds [...]
I'm not a fan of store-bought flowers, even florist-bought flowers. But I love having flowers in the house. I'm also not a big fan of Mother's Day--or I should say, I'm not keen on the [...]
This week is spring break—and while some of our friends are traveling to warmer climes, we’re at home, running errands in the rain. As much as I wish I were someplace warm, I love [...]
While most lilacs bloom in May, mine wait. Their progress is leisurely, but worth the wait. If you walk outside my house, the air is perfumed with their purple scent. My whole garden is lavender this week--irises, chives and lilacs. Each has [...]