Flower of the Day
October 20, 2025 Here are pictures taken of the red pineapple on October 13, 2025.
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Get Well Wishes for my Father-in-Law
October 19, 2025 My father-in-law’s right knee swelled up and was very painful. He went to an urgent care center, but they closed before he could be seen. He headed to the ER. They took a fluid sample, gave him some antibiotics, and sent him home. He saw his GP after the test results came […]
Read More Get Well Wishes for my Father-in-LawWashing the RV to Sell It
October 17, 2025 On October 15, we had someone express interest in the RV and he wanted to come see it on Monday (October 13). We agreed to show the RV. On Saturday (October 11), I checked on the red pineapple. I spotted a grey praying mantis on the side of the house. As we […]
Read More Washing the RV to Sell ItSunrise to Sunset
October 16, 2025 On Friday (October 10), Nox got me up at sunrise, 7:00 am. Nox needed to go outside to pee. While Nox wandered around off the patio, I watched the beautiful sunrise through the pine trees. After Nox finished her stops, she trotted back to me, ready to go inside. Once inside, she […]
Read More Sunrise to SunsetA Flower Bud on the Red Pineapple
October 16, 2025 October 9 (Thursday) was a catch-up on housework day. Laundry desperately needed to be done. We go through two changes of clothes while working in the yard. While I was busy with housework, Bruce was out mowing. In the late afternoon, I walked around the yard. The red pineapple caught my eye. […]
Read More A Flower Bud on the Red PineappleA Tour of Tennessee Amish Country
October 15, 2025 On Wednesday (October 8), Bruce drove Cliff the Big Red Truck to Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, to Dunkin’s Market. We met up with our new friends there. I had exchanged texts with J the day before about their trip to Hawaii and how she was craving muscadines. She called around to find who was […]
Read More A Tour of Tennessee Amish CountryBanana Muffins with Baklava Filling
I was reading the cookbook, “My Greek Table: Authentic Flavors and Modern Home Cooking” by Diane Kochilas, when I saw her recipe for Whole Wheat Baklava Muffins with Greek Yogurt. I didn’t have whole wheat, Greek yogurt, or pistachios. I did have plain yogurt and good substitutes for the rest of the ingredients, so here’s […]
Read More Banana Muffins with Baklava FillingPlanting Garlic, Greens, and Radishes Before the Rain
October 13, 2035 On Monday (October 6), I took a few pictures of the red pineapple. For breakfast, I made baklava muffins. These were so good; I’ll share the recipe in a different post. In the short garden beds, A1 and A2, I turned in the dirt and compost Bruce put on the beds with […]
Read More Planting Garlic, Greens, and Radishes Before the RainSix YearBlog Anniversary Today
October 9, 2025 It is hard to believe it has been six years since I started blogging.
Read More Six YearBlog Anniversary TodayFlower of the Day
October 9, 2025 The red pineapple on Sunday, October 5. It continues to reach for the sky!
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