My Daily Travels

The past few weeks of rain have caused our grass to grow higher than it should be from an aesthetic perspective. And our visiting Robins will appreciate the shorter grass when it comes time to hunt for their meal. Between yesterday and today, the sun has dried our grass out enough for a proper... Sign in to see full entry.

In my opinion, June is one of the happiest months of the year. It is a sunny month with plenty of late spring surprises that come in the form of happy thoughts, wildlife babies, and pretty blooms everywhere you look. This morning, I woke up to sunshine, which is a pleasant surprise after a few weeks... Sign in to see full entry.

Not only do we have the little growers exchange, but there are free library book exchanges and free canned and boxed food exchanges all around my neck of the woods. Sign in to see full entry.

I just read a report stating that June will have record-breaking above-average temperatures. So far, that hasn't been the case this past week. It is yet another chilly and wet day, so I heated up chicken noodle soup for lunch that I had previously stored in the freezer for a later date. It is John's... Sign in to see full entry.

I honestly cannot remember the last time I sat down and ate a steak, and even though it is on the top of John's favorite food list, I don't make it that often, but early this morning I gave in to John's lunch request for steak and a cheesy broccoli baked potato, so I defrosted a sirloin and later... Sign in to see full entry.

Dill weed is one of my favorite herbs. I use it in my potato, egg, and tuna salad, and I love it on grilled fish. During the warmer months, I enjoy a fresh deli tuna salad made with dill, onions, relish, garlic powder, onion powder, dry mustard, and mayonnaise served on sourdough or swirled rye and... Sign in to see full entry.

I never pass up a deal on produce, especially when it comes to corn on the cob or watermelon. Six ears of corn for $2.00 is almost unheard of, but it is the deal of the day at my local produce stand. 🌽 It is a chilly and wet day, just perfect for some comfort food. Buttered corn on the cob and... Sign in to see full entry.

I have been told that eating chocolate and cheese before bed can cause bad dreams. John is a chocoholic who loves chocolate ice cream and a Hershey's candy bar with almonds before bed. He has also been on a grilled cheese kick. Last night, sure as heck, he had a strange dream. It looks as though he... Sign in to see full entry.

Last year, we planted two blueberry plants. They started off with a small production of berries, and then the rabbits had a field day and killed one of the plants by chomping it to death. The surviving plant is producing, but not much since she has nothing to cross-pollinate with. So, we are off to... Sign in to see full entry.

Walking around the yard this morning, I found that the yellow rose bush we planted last year has several buds ready to burst into vibrant yellow beauties. This is a big deal for me because the previous yellow rose bush we planted a few years ago didn't make it, and this pretty little rosy posy is... Sign in to see full entry.