September or August Revisited? As we rolled into September, the weather switched seasons. Now it feel like the dog days of summer with 90 degree temperatures, sticky 100% humidity and thunderstorms. It is never what you expect, is it? Well, … [Read more...] about Unusual Becomes The Usual
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Spring Fever Struck
Daffodils always bring Spring's message All my life I've heard the phrase, "Spring Fever", but oddly enough I don't think I ever properly knew the meaning of it. I had the impression that it meant some kind of seasonal frenzy, a result of … [Read more...] about Spring Fever Struck
Weather Is The Topic Of Conversation
I feel like the weather is the main topic of conversation in Ohio this year. It always has its vagaries, but this year just seems extreme. We have had so much rain that I feel like I live in a rainforest. Looking at some of the "flower" beds, … [Read more...] about Weather Is The Topic Of Conversation
Spring Flip Flops
Fairy Garden Inspiration cute little fairy statues I'm not talking about the shoes, but about the weather and also my ability to get things done. I have been writing, and one of the things I wrote was an article on Making Fairy … [Read more...] about Spring Flip Flops
Emerald Ash Borer
I wanted to comment on the emerald ash borer news, but procrastinated. Apologies. Anyway, I read an article in the paper that reported Ohio was going to implement some drastic measures to eliminate the ash borer that has been located in … [Read more...] about Emerald Ash Borer
Lunar Eclipse and Colder Weather
I am not sure if I will have a chance to get anything in the blog later.... so this may be it for the day: I forgot to mention that we watched the lunar eclipse the other night. It was an unusually clear night (my poor husband always wants to see … [Read more...] about Lunar Eclipse and Colder Weather