When I think I have picked all the beans on one side of the trellis, I walk around to the…

Snow had fallen the day before and more was predicted for the morrow, so I was out and about, driving…

In this season of relaxing, spending time in nature, family gatherings and vacations, a new verb has emerged for me.…

“I love the backsplash!” my friend commented. “So do I!” We paused for a moment to admire it together. We…

This winter, I added swimming to my exercise routine. It was slow to become a routine. Some weeks I would…

Heavy, wet snow had fallen during the windless night. The branches of the pines in the front yard sagged under…

On a Sunday, instead of carting my own guitar to church, I decide to play the church’s guitar that is…

“Hi Grandma!” booms Anastasia’s voice through the speaker on my phone. “I’m upside down!” “I see!” I reply, as I…

At a little after 4:30 on a Friday afternoon, I arrived at the City Clerk’s office to cast my ballot,…

“Trees fall with spectacular crashes, but planting is silent and growth is invisible.” These words were spoken by Doug, one…