Monthly Archives: June 2018

A kind word and a gun is more effective than just a kind word. —Al Capone Although some of us have used Theodore Roosevelt’s, Speak softly and carry a big stick. June 30, 2018  

Andy says there’s a good chance we will get some apples and cherries this year. He put nets over the cherries so the birds don’t get them first: The pussy willow keeps growing in spite of a drastic trimming last … Continue reading →

In fairness to my Kindle Paperwhite I have no trouble reading it in the sun, and I love the fact I can read my books in large print. Being able to carry many books in a small package is a … Continue reading →

We had high winds a couple of nights last week, but amazingly enough Andy didn’t have to clear the roads of any trees. He did see one fall while he was driving, but not on him or the road, so … Continue reading →

June 26, 2018  

This Ponderosa pine, one of the evergreens Beate and Tim gave Andy six years ago, is thriving. It’s now slightly over six feet tall. How cool is that! Fingers crossed it continues. June 25, 2018  

When a 2-year-old had a meltdown during a ballet dress rehearsal, her father tried to calm her from offstage. When that didn’t work, he encouraged her by holding her hand and dancing himself: What a sweet dad! June 24, 2018 … Continue reading →

How cool is that! They’ve named her Zoe, and she’s sweet and very high energy. We’re looking forward to hearing a lot more about her. I will keep you posted. June 23, 2018  

This cartoon is very appropriate, because just last night I read Cathy@Still Waters post about the arrival of winter. She says the lows have been slightly above zero, and I thought, “That must be in Celsius, not Fahrenheit.” It was … Continue reading →

This cartoon reminds me of the ants on the golf course. A golfer’s ball landed on an anthill, and he decided to hit it where it lay. So he gave a powerful swing and clouds of dirt, sand, and ants … Continue reading →