Today is the feast of the nativity of St. John the Baptist, “St. John’s Day” the historical observance of Midsummer, or the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. Like other seasonal observances, the summer solstice was celebrated by … Continue reading →
A Southern California January once had this displaced Midwesterner believing that there was no such thing as four seasons in the OC. And then I bought a house and decided to plant a garden. After a few failed attempts I threw out the … Continue reading →
At my house, every day is Valentine’s Day. For most of the year, when my guy and I talk about hearts, we’re thinking about this: And not this: But yay! February 14th is around the corner. The elaborate cards that commemorate … Continue reading →
In the spirit of Debra Prinzing, author of The Fifty Mile Bouquet, I’ve decided to take on the challenge of creating weekly flower arrangements from my own yard. I’m calling them my “Fifty Foot Bouquets.” I love this time of … Continue reading →
Welcome everyone to my website! I’m writing this in the middle of January, just a few short weeks away from Valentine’s Day. I don’t know about you, but I find that time is speeding along too quickly. Before we know … Continue reading →