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…
The Ice Cream Cake
In the middle of August, 2025, the heat wave in Terre Haute, Indiana, where I live, has been unrelentingly hot. Day in and day out, the weather is nothing more than sweltering. Even with frequent watering and occasional rain pours, the rose garden, shade garden,…
Oh, The Zucchini!
This year, 2025, I set out to have a “real garden”. I started out with 4 tomato plants; Early Girl, Beef Stake, Mortgage Lifter, and the 1,000 Cherry Tomato. The “Mortgage Lifter” is about how the inventor of the plant paid off his mortgage by…
The St. Louis Hill
Looking for a 3-day get-away? Look no further than the St. Louis Hill. Centred in the downtown area of St. Louis, the Hill is a unique neighborhood, traditionally founded by Italian immigrants in the early 1800’s. The Hill neighborhood has been home to many prominent…
For the Love of Roses
My mother loved to sew, and my father loved to garden. As a young girl, I can remember my dad, “the butcher,” coming home after a hard days’ work, relaxing by working out in his garden. He loved to bring home, usually out of the…