My husband trusts me – especially if I’m at home…. sitting down…. doing something like balancing the checkbook. Add motion to the equation and he starts to get concerned. He has requested I not go out riding my bike by myself. He doesn’t want me to go knee boarding, even though the rest of the […]
It’s Time to Compare Stupice Tomatoes to Heinz Tomatoes in My Southwest Idaho Garden
Growing tomatoes outdoors in Southwest Idaho can be a challenge. The length of the warm weather vegetable growing season cannot be relied on to be long enough for many varieties, especially if the spring is cool or damp, or the frost dates don’t cooperate. Two months of fierce heat can’t make up the difference. And […]
Disney Style Dog Training Provides Skills for Those With Dog Phobia to Enjoy a Pet Dog
A few years ago I wrote a short series on unique circumstances that lead to me getting a dog. In my guest post for D&B Supply today, I talk some more about my fear of dogs and some of the specifics of the training that proved so valuable. Melody’s Life Savings Part 1 Melody’s Life […]
The Curse of the Heavenly Blue Morning Glory
The Heavenly Blue Morning Glory has the misfortune of being related to that hideous bind weed, commonly known as morning glory, which is an invasive weed that threatens every gardener’s sanity. But everyone has a relative like that: the person who prejudices all acquaintances against the family by being continually obnoxious. Heavenly Blue Morning Glory, […]
Longing for a Luscious Lunch Time Frozen Fruit Yogurt Smoothie
My KitchenAid Blender and I have a very close relationship because I survive on frozen fruit yogurt smoothies for lunch during the summer. And like any smoothie enthusiast, I have my special favorite recipe… um, guidelines. The 56 oz capacity of the blender makes enough for me to share with the onlookers, while still having enough […]