The rich smell of apple cider simmering on the stove top, the fresh pine-y scent of the Christmas tree, the potato latkes frying up in a pan, these holiday-related aromas often stick with us as we age from children into… Read More

(Picture of me ice-packing Yeti after his de-sexing surgery.)

From the skinned knees of childhood to the aching joints in our senior years, it's impossible to get through life completely unscathed.

Thankfully,… Read More

After a good six weeks of construction, I'm proud to report my little 200-square-foot arboretum is now housing a bounty of budding produce as we speak.

Peas are blooming, my radishes and asparagus are producing… Read More

Spring is here and although we are living in trying times, I am keeping in my tradition of embarking on new projects this time of year.

I'm clinging to the sense of hope and rebirth that the season provides… Read More

I am a woman who loves my firs. Noble, Douglas, Balsam.... they all bring a rich, heavenly aroma to the air that reminds me to slow down and enjoy the simple pleasures in life.

As I battled a pesky cold earlier… Read More