Butterflies and Blackberry Flowers

April 14, 2026 I didn’t do much for a few days except for the doctors’ appointments. On Thursday (April 9), we took the car to the dealership for a recall for a ground wire on the transmission possibly not being connected. (By the way Rieko, we named the car Little Red Hood with the nickname […]

Visit to Surgeon and Orthopedic Doctors’ Offices

April 13, 2026 Surprisingly, later on April 2 (Thursday), Bruce got a call from the orthopedic doctor’s office. They had an opening next week because someone canceled. Bruce was happy to get in so quickly. My surgery consultation was on April 7 (Tuesday), Bruce came back with me because he wanted to understand what would […]

Around Blackberry Homestead

April 13, 2026 On Saturday (April 4) and Sunday (April 5), I was trying to not do much since my foot hurt from the removal of the two planters warts on my right foot. I did walk around a little bit and took some pictures. I didn’t do any work on the gardens. Notice how […]

A Loving Card from Bruce’s Sister

April 13, 2026 Very shortly after we said goodbye to Nox, Bruce’s youngest sister sent us a beautiful sympathy card. She understands how hard it is to loose a beloved pet since she has lost beloved pets. I am sharing since the card is so wonderful. I meant to share the card earlier, but somehow […]

Visit to Oakville Indian Mounds Education Center

April 11, 2026 On Friday (April 3), Bruce and I drove 45 minutes to meet my youngest sister at the Oakville Indian Mounds Education Center in Danville, AL. My sister drove from South Mississippi to North Alabama to enjoy the beauty of North Alabama. On her drive through the Bankhead National Forest, she admired the […]

Doctors’ Visits for Bruce and Me

April 11, 2026 On April 2 (Thursday), Bruce and I both had doctors’ appointments. Bruce’s morning appointment was for his yearly physical. The doctor referred him to an orthopedic doctor for his bad shoulder. Bruce knew he had gained weight from comfort eating. He was shocked by how much weight he had gained. My appointment […]

Bagged “Topsoil” from Lowe’s Delivered

April 11, 2026 On April 1 (Wednesday), Bruce was out mowing while I was cleaning house, when the Lowe’s dirt arrived. I didn’t realize we had the delivery until I saw the pallet lift in the backyard. I thought what the heck? I stepped outside and Bruce excitedly told me our Lowe’s dirt had arrived. […]

Topping off Raised Garden Beds

April 11, 2026 I realize haven’t posted in a while. I will try to catch up with a few posts to let you know how Bruce and I have been and our activities. On March 31 (Tuesday), I made a dent in the Bama Pro Mix dirt pile by shoveling it into two raised garden […]

A Call From the Surgeon’s Office

April 1, 2026 Today, I got a call from the surgeon’s office that I was referred to by my GI doctor. I’ve got an appointment to see her on Tuesday. We’ll be discussing if I want surgery, what the surgery entails, and after care. I don’t know how long it will take after the appointment […]

My GI Doctor’s Office Called and Four Loads of Bama Dirt Pro Mix Arrived

March 31, 2026 On Monday (March 30), my GI doctor’s office called. As I guessed from looking at the test results, my gallbladder has to be removed. He is referring me to a general surgeon. I don’t know when I’ll hear from the surgeon’s office. I hope it will be soon. The driver for the […]