And when I say “in and out of focus” I mean mostly “out.” It’s been a struggle to write for my blog this entire summer. I’ve kept a considerably-decent emotional state (save for the politically-induced rage), but I’ve also felt a bit low on material to blog about. I mean, sure, I could be posting…
Tag: Summer
Keeping it Together While the World is Falling Apart: Just Checking In
2020 is sure getting the reputation for being the craziest and “worst year ever” and I can’t deny that it’s not looking good.I am doing my best to hold onto faith and keep the positivity in me, but there are things going on across the country (and globe) that are so wrong, so immoral and…
The Corn Moon: Lore and a Recipe
‘Tis the esbat of the August Corn Moon – the first moon of the “Harvest Festival” period. Like the title suggests, the Corn Moon coincides with the reaping of the corn crop, and it is a celebrated time of abundance, generosity, and sharing with others. This full moon is also known as the Sturgeon Moon…
Tea and a Poem: Lemon Verbena
I’m a fan of lemon-flavored teas and also of using things fresh from my garden. Easy, breezy “recipes” are even better. It doesn’t get any simpler or more natural than this. Pick a few leaves from your Lemon Verbena, pour a cup of boiling water over them, let steep, and voila – Lemon Verbena Tea….
A Sea of Green and Yellow: Mid-July in My Garden
Thank goodness for my flowers, otherwise I’d have very little to show for with my garden this summer. It remains mostly greenery…greenery with pops of sunshine yellows. Not much variation – still, I really do love to see my sunflowers and Black Eyed-Susans, and at least they add some more color and interest. They will…
A New Recipe Favorite: Western Barbecue Pasta Salad
Because I love to cook, some of my blogs will be showcasing my favorite recipes from time to time. This such blog is a recipe I copied down from my Aunt Carol’s collection not too long ago. I’ve made it twice now, and though I haven’t tried all that many varieties of pasta salad, this…
The Name of My Affliction
It was something I was used to doing every year – visiting my grandparents’ grave. It’s been an annual family tradition of ours to each year visit the veterans’ cemetery and have a picnic lunch afterwards. The “afterwards” has always been my favorite part, because, although I never wanted to seem disrespectful or uncaring, I…
Yesterday’s Day Off: Garden in the Morning, Antiquing in the Afternoon
A summer rainstorm is currently pouring outside as I’m typing up this blog. And a short blog it will be; I have no long, depressing story or analytical essay today. This is a busy week and I’m keeping it simple. Yesterday was a day off for me, but I kept myself very preoccupied and I…
