It’s official, the zucchini is done. By the looks of it, the cucumbers will probably be next. I think that our plan will be a little different next year. The cucumbers did not do well right by the hedge. The zucchini did well enough to give us quite a few loaves of bread and grilled zucchini dinners. Not to mention that there are still 2.5 rather large zucchinis left.
We’re hoping for a few tomoatoes before the season is over, but the majority of our tomatoes have developed Blossom-End Rot which is caused by a calcium deficiency. I guess it runs in the family! It is caused by uneven watering or too much watering at the beginning of the season. I am guessing that the rain storms we experienced are to blame. Hoping that our five plants will yield some fruit, I am craving home grown tomatoes!
The five pepper plants are doing spectacular. We have harvested a few but I am really waiting for the orange and red peppers to come in. Ahhh, fresh produce in the summer. I don’t think there is anything better.
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July 2015
July 26, 2015
Garden Update
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July 24, 2015
Most of Today
This has been my view. I have my trusty companion beside me and we are busy filling up my album on Scrapbook Bargain Basement’s Facebook page. I am hoping to purge enough paper and stuffs to eliminate 2 shelving units from my studio. Hope is the operative word. I have been at it all day and my album is nearly full. I will be having a sale for the entire weekend. Here’s hoping I have a bunch of packages to mail out on Tuesday.
In the meantime, here I’ll be with my trusty companion.
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July 21, 2015
Summer’s Bounty
Yum! This is an Asian Cucumber Salad made with a dash of sesame oil and rice vinegar. Delicious. I love a good cucumber salad and since my cucumbers have not come in yet, I am feeling particularly blessed that I received a bunch from my tri-buddy Jackie. I still have 2 left plus a yellow squash, but before tonight is over I will have a couple more cucumber salads in my fridge!
I love being able to head outside to grab a vegetable for dinner. This has been a busy week here in terms of cooking with our own produce. I think my favorite so far is the lemon zucchini bread. Tomorrow I make chocolate chip zucchini bread so I will have to let you know if it becomes my new favorite.Here’s to summer gardening and the delicious food made from its bounty!
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July 20, 2015
Yet Another Quilting Project
The Farmer’s Wife Sampler Quilt has been on my to-do “wish list” for quite a while. It is a quilt with 111 six inch blocks, quite an undertaking and not one to rush into. So I thought and I thought some more.
Last year I met Julie, a wonderful quilter in Utah, who I partnered with to work on a modern quilt. I thought it might be fun to continue our friendship through another quilt block swap. So here it is, The Farmer’s Wife Sampler Quilt. Julie is doing all of the even numbered blocks and I am doing all of the odd numbered blocks. I am so excited! I love civil war fabrics and the idea of finishing this quilt by only making one half of the blocks makes the process seem much more manageable. Here is the beginning and I am so excited! As of this evening I have one block done and one more in process. This is going to make such a great quilt and I am thrilled to have someone to share the journey with me.
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July 18, 2015
Our Night With Joel
From where we sat, this is what we were able to see at the Wells Fargo Center last evening. It was Joel Osteen’s Evening of Hope. Bunkey had decided a while ago that she wanted to see Joel. She watches him on Sunday mornings and finds him very inspirational. I had seen his books, but I had never actually seen him speak.
Friday, at 3pm, Bunkey still had no one to go with her. Those of you that know me know that I am not all that religious. Bunkey knows that therefore she didn’t ask me to tag along. She did ask a couple of people from church and still, no takers.
So, at 3pm on Friday, I volunteered to go with her. I’m glad I did. It was an inspirational and uplifting experience. Bunkey was thrilled to be there and truly felt the words that Joel shared.Remember this date, July 17th, 2015. The rest of your life begins today. After the week that Bunkey had, this was something that she needed to hear. We were out later than Bunkey has been up in months. We sat and chatted while we waited for the parking lot to empty.
We talked about hopes and dreams. We talked about life and struggles. We talked about showing up to our own lives every single day. We had a wonderful and joy filled evening. I’m glad I went.
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July 17, 2015
Postal Love
Lookie what arrived in the mail yesterday, all the way from Seattle by way of Boston! My dear friend Faye visited Seattle about a month ago and picked up this Starbucks mug, with the original logo, to send to me. In true Faye fashion, that wasn’t enough. She also included some of her delicious hamantaschen. I have not had a taste of Faye’s hamantaschen since we worked together in NY in 1982 or 1983. That was when I learned all about Purim.
Faye is quite an accomplished baker and everything she creates is absolutely delicious! These cookies are no different. I might let Mark try them. Well, maybe.This has been a tough week. So many of my friends are dealing with significant medical issues. By Thursday, after school, I was drained. I arrived home to find this wonderful package outside my front door and my spririts were lifted. It immediately changed my mood and gave me the strength to spread a bit of positive energy to where it was needed. For that I am eternally grateful.
Thank you Faye for your kindness and generousity. And thank you to all my friends that keep me going each and every day. You will never know how much your kindness means to me.
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July 16, 2015
Look Who Stopped By
Friday I had a special visit from my little friend Arya. We went exploring in the vegetable garden and she was able to take home some zucchini and a few Sandia peppers. She was so excited to see the strawberries adn blackberries. I know as she gets older she will be a big help to me in the garden. I’m looking forward to more visits and maybe, just maybe, we can plan a sleepover. It’s been too long since I hosted a girls night at my house.
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July 15, 2015
What to Do on a Rainy Day
You give the kids sheets and let them make tents.
This week at camp our them was outdoor adventures. What better outdoor adventure is there than camping? The students talked about what type of camping adventures they would like and then they set about making a tent. It involved cooperation, negotiation, listening skills and creativity. I think they did a great job and I know they had a blast! I call it a win win!
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July 13, 2015
All Ready
This evening I am hosting a group of inspired women prepared to take that next step toward living the life they really want. Or, everyone’s just coming to drink wine and play with scissors. Either way, it’s all good!
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All Ready
This evening I am hosting a group of inspired women prepared to take that next step toward living the life they really want. Or, everyone’s just coming to drink wine and play with scissors. Either way, it’s all good!
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