A few things I learned about Chicago
Downtown Chicago Although my most recent trip to Chicago for the National Communication Association’s 100th anniversary convention did not warrant much touristyness, …
Thursday 13: Late winter life and times
Let the world rejoice, it’s almost Daylight Saving time! Okay, let those of us who work between California and Arizona rejoice, at …
A grateful heart: The smell of rain
Today’s Sacramento rain storm even made the rocks pretty. Our new moss rock boulders came alive with color today. Loamy? Earthy? Plain …
Project Green Thumbs: Winter garden report
“Bush” snow peas. I watched the fluffy bastard kick over a small blue pot and proceed to nibble the roots of the …
Project Green Thumbs Season 5, winter edition!
Look past that violet and behold, itty bitty beets! As with this Summer’s front-yard gardening adventure, I’ve tucked veggie/herb seeds in my …
The Daily Pixel #55- Dream peas
Last week, I wandered out to check the status of my winter garden. I wonder… could you hear my primal scream across …
The Daily Pixel- A week and three states
After another five days spent on the road and in the air, I can’t overstate the joy of waking up in my …
The Daily Pixel #24- California “winter”
So I know there’s no snow on the ground, but believe me, this California “winter” is turning chilly all of a sudden! …
The Daily Pixel: Trying not to hate my winter garden
Prior to Thursday, Sacramento hadn’t seen rain since November 20. Two solid months of dry. Between you and me, I’m shocked that …
The Daily Pixel: Winter veggies galore
I found myself quite cross in the garden this week as I schlepped the hose around the yard in weather reaching the …