Tag Archives: Flowers
My Weed Garden
Some days I love to garden. Other days, not so much. I had my backyard flower garden looking terrific, weeds under control, flowers blooming. My green thumb was vibrating with joy. But weeds, being weeds, are never truly under control. … Continue reading
Spring Has Sprung
Spring is sprung, and with it that blight of suburbia known as the dandelion has also sprung. Do not tell me that they are merely wildflowers. Do not say, “If it’s green, let it grow.” Do not tell me … Continue reading
New Beginnings
Another winter has ended and another spring has come. Along with the robins come the dandelions. The daffodils are blooming, and the early blossoms of the pear tree are in such a hurry to bloom that they risk disaster and are … Continue reading
Wishes and Kisses
While most women want something romantic and nice for Valentine’s Day, my expectations are considerably lower. What I would really like is a nice dinner out somewhere, some place that has waiters and dim lights and where you don’t have … Continue reading
Invasion of the Dandelions
Once again it is time for chemical warfare. The dandelions arrived in my lawn and are joyfully celebrating with a spurt of growth ecstasy. I don’t know what it is about a dandelion that freezes my blood and turns me into … Continue reading
Spring Fever
It’s entirely the groundhog’s fault. He promised us an early spring. Oh, the critter delivered on the early spring all right. Flowering fruit trees were in bloom, folks were wearing shorts, and my neighbors were out mowing grass. Yep, … Continue reading
A Love Gift
It’s Valentine’s and love is in the air. Dazzle your Valentine with love, wine and roses. But, face it, is that reality? ……Can we talk? You guys spent last weekend watching the SuperBowl, didn’t you? And the weekend before that, it was … Continue reading
