I think we’ve finally kicked this cold that’s invaded our house for the past couple of weeks. Somehow that little bug evaded the garlic, cayenne, echinacea, vitamin C, ginger, a multitude of probiotics and other immunity-boosters, and a plethora of vitamin-packed fruits, veggies, and fresh juices that literally stream from our kitchen daily. The last stage […]
In the past I haven’t been a great gardener. In fact, my enthusiastic first-garden efforts this spring resulted in a weed-smitten, drought-parched, bird-snatched, woodchuck-chewed patch of withered plants. I did get a lovely plot of herbs that served me all summer; somehow they managed to survive the weeds, drought, and hungry creatures that engulfed their […]
Well, we didn’t make the headlines after all. The Dispatch featured a few other handy-dandy recyclers but not us….probably my recycling ego was getting a bit out of control, anyway. As long as I am the Walking Queen, I don’t really care…..:) Today was simply a beautiful day. Zia and I went for a long […]
Today Zia and I went to the Wonderscope Children’s Museum, in Shawnee Mission, KS. It’s a pretty cool place. There are several rooms, each with an activity focus, including: Science and Nature, Raceway (a crazy course for golf balls), an Art room, Small Wonders (for ages 2 and under), a Hospital, and a Lego room themed […]
Well, here I am to say I am still alive and have not fallen off the edge of the world…yet. Yesterday we had our first bit of snow. Enough to feel like winter but not enough to stick and be pretty. The leaves have mostly turned brown. I’m feeling a little cooped up and a bit under the weather. […]
