Monthly Archives: May 2021

The exotic Mandeville

Posted on May 27, 2021 by barbaraehardy

I’m trying to remember when the mandeville vine became available in local nurseries. I think maybe about 15 years ago, when I was in Michigan and gardening like a fiend. My friend Joyce and I both had huge gardens, and … Continue reading →

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“Normal” is just around the corner

Posted on May 23, 2021 by barbaraehardy

I’ve been walking in the neighborhood…and stopping to pet dogs and talk to people!! It’s quite exciting, especially since I can finally see faces! Of course, in stores we still mask up, but this is such an important step on … Continue reading →

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Ah, peace

Posted on May 16, 2021 by barbaraehardy

We have coffee and muffins; birds and flowers; books and puzzles; music and conversation. We have each other. Life is good. BUT, let’s consider what the CDC is doing…..they’ve removed the mask requirement for vaccinated people. Good. But it’s an … Continue reading →

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A mothers’ day celebration

Posted on May 9, 2021 by barbaraehardy

Well, if a Zoom call qualifies, we did indeed just celebrate. All three daughters, full of cheer and funny stories; updates on families, pets, health. It was a delightful 45 minutes! Yesterday I watched the California granddaughters’ dance recitals. That … Continue reading →

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Varmint: not a word you want to see in a work order

Posted on May 2, 2021 by barbaraehardy

And yet, here it is: Sigh. My car developed a terrible odor. We searched every inch of it. We saw evidence of a visit from a mouse, but not the mouse itself. After a gallon of Lysol spray, the smell … Continue reading →

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