Monthly Archives: May 2008

Being a grandmother is practically a full time job sometimes

Posted on May 27, 2008 by barbaraehardy

         Good news:  Di, Dave, and Aurelia are safely moved into their new home.   In this home, there will be a dedicated guest room, so when I visit, I can have a room to myself!  Hooray for that, … Continue reading →

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Talking about Daddy

Posted on May 23, 2008 by barbaraehardy

  I’m thinking about my father today.  He died Memorial Day weekend, 1990.   There is still not a day I don’t think about him.  How lucky to have had him for a dad!  So, in memoriam, I am re-running this entry … Continue reading →

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A quiet spring day

Posted on May 17, 2008 by barbaraehardy

        I’ve always said that autumn is my favorite season, but a day like this makes me not so sure—sunny,  just warm enough to be comfortable working in the garden;  and oh, the flowers that are finally starting … Continue reading →

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A visit from an old friend

Posted on May 9, 2008 by barbaraehardy

  My friend Lois, with whom I grew up in upstate New York, is here for a visit.   I’m so excited to have her here, as this is something we’ve been planning for several years.  Each time it looked like … Continue reading →

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Blossom time

Posted on May 4, 2008 by barbaraehardy

    I posted some photos, over there to the left, of our parade yesterday.   This is SW Michigan’s celebration of those three million fruit trees I’ve written about before.   This area is a virtual Eden with the orchards and vineyards that sustain … Continue reading →

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