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Monday, May 19, 2025

Conversation

 


Conversation

I started something new here at The River, I ask a question to spark conversation.

"We need never be ashamed of our tears" Charles Dickens 

When's the last time you cried?

 

One of our boys best friends is leaving for basic training next week. My son Atticus' best friend will leave for Fort Jackson. Fort Jackson, the same place our son, Sam back in 2018 completed his basic training. 

Tears of pride.

Tears of worry.

Tears of memories... oh the many adventures our boys had when they were little and still do today as they are grown men. 

Tears of happiness... this is what our friend has wanted to do for a long time, it is coming true for him, he is an American Soldier. 

 Godspeed for C.M.H

 ♥

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

It is a Plants of Plenty Hodgepodge

 

Hello Friends,

It is Wednesday and that means it is time for the Hodgepodge.

Joyce asks the questions.

We answer the questions.

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1. What's something you're curious about right now? 

I am curious about new plants and how to go about growing them. My husband is researching a new way to stake tomato plants and I am curious what he comes up with.

 2. If you could plan the perfect girl's weekend getaway, where would you go and what would be on the agenda? Do you have anything like this on your calendar in the next few months? 

My sister and I have done a few getaways. They usually had a little shopping, exploring a new area, eating fun food and of course a lot of laughing. 

I do not have anything like this on the calendar.

 3. What's the most unique item in your refrigerator right now? 

Asparagus ... Hee Hee ... I know. It is rare that we can find good fresh asparagus. We finally have.. so I purchased two bunches. YUM!

 4. In this season of your life, what do you find most challenging? 

I am struggling with TOS Click here for more info.

I am currently in my 7th week of PT to help with it. I am getting better. But golly it is no fun to have. I think when you are not able to do all that you use to be able to do, it can be hard to let go.

 5. Do you collect anything? If so why that? 

Plants ... if you say, "Carla, I have some (insert what ever plant) to give away, do you want any?" I will say yes.  I love plants. I love growing plants and if there is a challenge, I try to win that challenge, but sometimes the weather beats me.

 6. Insert your own random thought here.  

For some reason our lilacs are not blooming at all? It has been very strange, last September the lilacs started to bloom. And it is not just our lilac, our neighbors as well. When I was getting my hair cut we were discussing this problem. The answer was "the lilac seem to be confused, just as the rest of the world." 


 

 

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Happy Mother's Day Hodgepodge

 

Happy Mother's Day 

That is me and my mom. My parents will be coming over this Sunday to celebrate Mother's Day. My husband plans to grill a turkey. We will enjoy all kinds of side dishes. And this year dessert will be rhubarb pie.

And now on to the Hodgepodge.

Joyce asks the questions.

We answer the questions.

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 1. Let's compare this May to last May. What's changed? What remains very much the same? 

I am another year older and when I get back in the garden I can feel it. What remains very much the same is ... Spring does come to Wisconsin.
Fresh radish from the garden.
 


 
2. What's something you may do this month? 

Go kayaking.

 3. Mother's Day is approaching (in the US of A)...in what way(s) are you like your mother? 

My mom is very creative. I am too. 
My mom enjoys hospitality. I do too.
My mom has that "we can figure this out" attitude. I am thankful I do too.

4. Did you have a favorite book as a child? What was it and why was it a favorite.

When I was little my dad would read aloud Three Billy Goats Gruff to me and my sister. We loved it. My dad read it with true drama, making it even more fun.

 

 5. Are you more of a tortoise or a hare? Explain. 

I am both. 

Examples ... 

I am a fast walker. 

I am a slow reader.  

 6. Insert your own random thought here. 

If your house is really a mess and a stranger comes to the door, greet her with "who could have done this? We have no enemies." 

Phyllis Diller