Gallbladder Decision and Time to Move Some Dirt

April 16, 2026 Updated April 17, 2026 – Thanks to Beth for noticing I wrote “loom” instead of “loam”. On and off for several days, Bruce and I discussed whether or not I should have my gallbladder removed. After some more bad attacks, I realized that diet would no longer control my gallbladder’s problems. On […]

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 […]

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 […]

First Hard Freeze

November 30, 2024 It got down to 23 degrees F last night. When I got up to take Nox outside, the backyard was still covered in frost. I took some close up pictures of henbit covered with frost. The frost had started melting in the front yard. I am not sure what these weeds are. […]

Nature Pictures from Blackberry Homestead

November 13, 2024 After I got back from getting my driver’s license yesterday, I walked around and took some pictures. There were several variegated fritillary butterflies flitting around. I was lucky enough to get a picture of this one. There was a small bird’s nest in the fence row. My index finger is for scale. […]

Plants Have Been Moved to Blackberry Homestead

October 8, 2024 I have received many comments over the years about the plants I have in my RV kitchen. The comments have all been positive. I’ll tell you the backstory of the plants in my RV kitchen. My Great-aunt Hazel had a stunning, large pot of salmon colored smallish amaryllis blooming when I visited […]