Monthly Archives: June 2016

  I’ve been reading articles lately about how buying material goods doesn’t bring happiness — one should invest in experiences instead. We get bored with our possessions and they wear out, but our memories last forever. Hmm. That implies all … Continue reading →

  I can’t imagine where that fellow got the idea that dogs never want anything, but the Sibes over at The Thundering Herd just wrote a post on the matter. They not only want to be fed, they want their … Continue reading →

  This cartoon would probably resonate with some dissatisfied voters this year. It reminds me of Bill Clinton’s campaign slogan when he was running against George H. W. Bush in 1992: “The economy, stupid!” The recession and lack of jobs … Continue reading →

Andy took these pictures of our lilac bush yesterday. It’s come a long way since it was burned to the ground June 26, 2011. It didn’t stay down long, here’s a picture of it less than three months later. Yay, … Continue reading →

    Yes, the times are changing fast, and we need to adapt. It helps to be flexible and have a sense of humor.   June 6, 2016  

Andy’s tomatoes aren’t the only pathetic plants up on the land. The limber pine Beate and Tim planted for him a couple of years ago is looking sicker and sicker. Beate thinks the problem is bark beetles, but says, “On … Continue reading →

Have you ever known anyone like Mike, the boy in blue? If someone gave him money do you think it would ever be enough? June 4, 2016  

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  Getting my fix on the internet works for me, too. For instance:     I’m a sucker for friendly, happy dogs.   June 2, 2016  

  Andy planted these tomatoes the first week in April, figuring he would give them a good start in the house before he planted them in the greenhouse today, June 1st. It doesn’t look promising, does it? June 1, 2016 … Continue reading →