Posted by in amusing & appealing I found this in an old cookbook and thought I’d share it. Be careful in your selection. Do not choose too young and take only such varieties as have been reared in good moral atmosphere. When decided and selected, let that part remain forever settled and give your entire thought to preparation for domestic use.…Read more »
Posted by in amusing & appealing, art work I saw this fox image on a utility box and thought it was worth sharing.
Posted by in amusing & appealing, art work Here is my latest painting.
Posted by in amusing & appealing, art work, Uncategorized Around the city, I’ve noticed more and more artists are painting on utility boxes. Some are amazing. Here are a few pics.
Posted by in amusing & appealing, Earth's wonders, gardens, Uncategorized Some people are bored with the corona virus keeping everyone home. Frankly, I’m tired of hearing about all the negatives on the news of the virus. How about some positive news? It’s May and the flowers have sprung. It’s a good time if you have the space to grow your own food too which is…Read more »
Posted by in amusing & appealing, art work, history, Uncategorized Ever wondered the meaning behind Native American face paint? Well, here it is. Black means victory & success Red stands for beauty, faith, & happiness White means sharing, purity, & light Yellow stands for intellect & determination Green means nature, harmony, & healing Blue stands for wisdom & intuition Purple is a sacred color and…Read more »
Posted by in amusing & appealing, Fabulous Photos, Travels, wildlife Issaquah is country town with intriguing shops and old time theatres. Many people hike the mountain trails or bike ride. I hadn’t been to their zoo in years and decided to visit it. I was impressed with the changes and more animals added for a small zoo. A local artist opened an art gallery on…Read more »
Posted by in amusing & appealing, Earth's wonders, Fabulous Photos, history, Uncategorized Pt. Defiance is a 760-acre park in Tacoma, WA that includes a zoo with two aquariums, beach access, jogging trails, and beautiful gardens. It began as a military reservation with Ft. Nisqually at one point. In 1888, President Grover Cleveland authorized the land to be used as a public park. The rose garden has an…Read more »
Posted by in amusing & appealing, Fabulous Photos, history, Uncategorized I visited the town of Black Diamond, WA. It’s an old coal mining town. It’s a great country-styled town with a bakery, smoked meat shop, a great antique shop, and a historical museum. A little bit of history for you: In the early 1880’s, the Black Diamond Coal CO. of CA was depleting its supplies…Read more »
Posted by in amusing & appealing, Earth's wonders, gardens, Uncategorized I planted a bleeding heart in my shade plant box last year. This year it took off and is so beautiful.
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