More Mulching and Butterflies on Blackberry Homestead

August 2, 2025 On July 29 (Tuesday), I was able to finish mulching around the pecan tree I had surrounded with cardboard. We moved dirt from the Bama Dirt pile to the new garden bed and Bruce added the bagged dirt on top of the Bama Dirt. It was a hot day. For supper, I […]

One Week Follow-Up for Cataract Surgery, All Good

July 25, 2025 On Wednesday (July 23), Bruce got up and put on his coveralls. He cut up one of the branch piles with the electric pole saw so the branches would fit into the chipper. After coming in and cooling off, Bruce headed outside and moved two cartloads of the Bama Dirt into the […]

First Post-Op for Cataract Surgery

July 17, 2025 Yesterday (July 16), I had my first post-op doctor’s appointment for my cataract surgery. I’ve got a second appointment next week. Bruce drove me to my appointment in Florence, AL. The doctor’s office was full of patients. With a renowned eye surgeon here to clear the backlog of cataract surgeries, the doctors […]

Cataract Surgery Completed, Home Now

July 15, 2025 Today (July 15), I had my cataract eye surgery in the morning. I spent most of my time waiting. My right eye had to dilate. The surgery was quick and I was aware, but not in any pain or distress. They said it went really well. I got this neat shield to […]

A Call to Let Me Know My Cataract Surgery Time

July 14, 2025 On July 13 (Sunday), I started drawing a picture of lion cubs to go beneath the picture of the lioness and cubs. After I had the outline of the cubs completed, I decided to give it up for the day. When it was time for supper, I had several summer squashes from […]

Cataract Surgery on Tuesday

July 13, 2025 I had a macular hole develop in my right eye about 15 to 20 years ago. The surgery to repair the hole requires the fluid to be drained from the eye. This can cause cataracts to develop faster than they normally would. My right eye has developed a cataract that now needs […]

Married to an Older Man Now!

July 11, 2025 On June 29 (Sunday), Bruce turned 61. I am now married to an older man until November! We had a busy day on Bruce’s birthday. In the morning, I checked on the garden. I was pleased with how well the watermelons were growing. As I looked at the zucchini plant, I noticed […]

Ober Mountain

July 2, 2025 On June 23 (Wednesday), in the morning, Dan and Betty came to our room and met Nox. She was interested in meeting them. After the met and greet, we put Nox in her crate with water and food. Dan drove us to the Townsend Pancake House for breakfast. After breakfast, Dan drove […]

Random Picture

June 13, 2025 I have no idea what this picture is. I found it on my phone when I was looking at the pictures to decide what to post. It looked very artistic to me, so I decided to share it. Updated June 13: Serval of you suggested turning the picture to get an early […]

My Hip Klip Broke

June 13, 2025 I’m a bit behind on my blogging. I’ve been crazy busy with the yard work. On June 3 (Tuesday), I was out doing some yard work, when my original Hip Klip broke. I felt it swing loose and hit my thigh. I have worn my Hip Klip almost everyday since August 23, […]