Category Archives: Gardening
Tomato Meet the New Home Ec.
Yesterday evening, sitting with a group of young adults, I asked them my usual question- what did you eat today? That spiraled into a fun conversation and one young man said, “The house (residential facility) assigned each of us a … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening, Kitchen Adventures
Tagged active listening, Budgeting, dinner party, Elephant Deli, Food waste, foster care, France, Home Decor, Home Ec., life skills, Michael Moore, organic, portland, SNAP, soup, tomato, Tomato Soup
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Gratitude
Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening, Reflections
Tagged beauty, clarity, daily calendar, gardening, gratitude, hydrangea, inspiration, life, Melody Beattie, prayer, quotes, sound bites, thanksgiving, wisdom
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How Can I Save My Bulbs From Squirrels?
The colors of fall (orange, golden yellow, and fiery red) make me happy. The other day I stood at my mailbox gathering my mail and taking in the beauty of my favorite tree. How I love Little Red (yes, my … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening
Tagged Bailey's, community, Elisabeth C. Miller library, gardening, homeless, hungry, plant answer line, realationships, squirrels, tulips, wildlife pest
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Real Life of an MSW 