Oh, Rhubarb!
My neighbor has cows, chickens, dogs, and rhubarb! Actually, she is the wanna-be farm lady, who dabbles in agriculture. She has an early garden, as well as the midsummer garden, and of course the “late” garden. So, being the good neighbor that she is, she…
Mr. Peppers has a Friend
Greeting Everyone! Here in Terre Haute, Indiana, we are in the lovely month of May. Since I love flowers, and have many roses bushes, I am eager to see a color blast any day now. Mr. Peppers, our Havanese puppy, the one I write about…
Mr. Peppers turns 6
Our Havanese puppy, Mr. Peppers, turns 6 years old in February 2026. I have written many stories about Mr. Peppers, and if you have been following the posts, you know he is quite smart, active, and always adventurous. He still loves for me to take…
My Big Italian Family
Raised in an Italian family from birth, I’ve only known a houseful of boisterous, intentional, opinionated people. High-pitched voices, outburst of laughter, and people who love their faith, family and food; this describes my big Italian family. I especially remember the Sunday after-church meals. My…
Mr. Pepper Escapes Death
Today, I took Mr. Pepper to “Miss Angie” the groomer. I for sure remembered to bring his leash, and had it attached to his collar and to my wrist. I was so glad to arrive safely, and made sure Mr. Peppers was left in the…
Historic Bridgeton Covered Bridge
People say this historical landmark offers a covered bridge festival with a wide variety of crafts, food, and vendors. They highlight the beautiful views of the bridge, mill, and water, and the interesting history of the mill. They also like the friendly atmosphere and the…
Mr. Peppers Hosting Cousin Salty
Most of you folks have heard of our dog, Mr. Peppers, especially if you have followed the many posts that I have written about him. He is our Havanese puppy, black and white, with the personality of a jumping bean. He is now 5 years…
Marigolds and Red Roses
The Fall season could be one of the colour explosives of the year, highlighting the turning of leaves into golds, oranges, rust, and deep maroon shades. One cannot deny the beauty of the turning leaves while driving through hills or valleys. It is also true,…
The Flame Thrower Tree
Enjoying my garden this year, 2025, has been an understatement. With my wonderful vegetables to gather every day, I’m always surprised to find yet another cucumber, zucchini, egg plant, and even some okra. The tomatoes plants, ( I have planted four different varieties), have reached…
The Jesus Tent Revival
When I was a child, I can remember seeing a tent revival in our city. I was very curious as to went on under these large tents. As we slowly passed by, my dad would slow the car down so we could see inside. I…