My Daily Travels

We are headed to the nursery to buy all of our flowers, herbs, veggies, potting soil, and a box of Miracle Grow to secure that they all make it to their greatest potential. Somewhere in the middle of all of the planting, I have to make a large batch of crab dip with a side of cheesy garlic bread to... Sign in to see full entry.

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I am crossing my fingers that there are no frosty nights in my immediate future, at least where my yard is concerned. I mowed the yard, pulled weeds, weed whacked, and made a flower and veggie list this morning. Mother's Day is the hump that we must get past for our "safe" growing zone where the... Sign in to see full entry.

On May 10, 1876, 100,000 people gathered to hear President Ulysses S. Grant open the Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at which Caroline Shawk Brooks displayed her sculpture of a woman’s face made out of butter. The rendering, Dreaming Iolanthe, sparked a movement of serious... Sign in to see full entry.

I am all about saving money when I can, and hanging clothes and sheets out to dry on the clothesline saves on our electric bill and gives my clothing a longer life. Plus I love the fresh smell of sunshine and air versus chemically induced dryer sheets. My clothesline is up and filled with today's... Sign in to see full entry.

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Each year, thousands of Hummingbirds fly over the open water of the Gulf of Mexico rather than follow the longer shoreline route. They are known to fly non-stop up to 500 miles to reach U.S. shores. I always look forward to seeing my yard filled with Hummingbirds drinking from the feeders that I... Sign in to see full entry.

Quesadillas can be stuffed with just about anything your heart desires, just so long as you add the cheese to seal the deal. In the heart of Dutch country, scrapple is the favored breakfast meat choice next to bacon, sausage, or ham steaks. Here is a bit of Mexican cuisine mingling with a... Sign in to see full entry.