About The River

Monday, November 9, 2026

Hello Little Fella

 

 

 It was a warm afternoon in late October and I set out to deep clean and wash the greenhouse windows.   I was busy sweeping spider webs, dirt and dead plants from the walls and shelving. What did I spy, a little guy.  A real little guy. What is it? It is a baby walking stick.

 

 

 
 
 
You may remember this summer that we came across an adult walking stick during one of our walks. I am in hopes the little guy will enjoy his life in our garden and grow just as big!
 



 

Counting our blessings in all the beauty we see in nature. 

 ♥

Carla 

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Blessed November and the Hodgepodge

 

 

Happy Blessed November my Friends,

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

Joyce asks the questions.

We answer the questions. 

Click here to join the fun!  

 

 1. Our  November Hodgepodges always include a question related to gratitude. What is one small thing you're grateful for today? 

 

One small thing that I am grateful for today, my hot cup of coffee with a dash of cream.

 

  

 2. Chrysanthemums-pansies-burning bush-ornamental cabbage-camellias...your favorite in an autumn garden? Would we find any of these in your yard/garden this year? 

 Chrysanthemums are my favorite in an autumn garden.

 You will find pansies in my garden, and as of November 4th you will still find them in the garden, we have not had a kill frost yet here in my part of Wisconsin.

3. If you could clear out or organize one physical space or mental habit before the year ends, what would it be? 

I would love to clear out our storage shed.

4. Brussel sprouts...love 'em or no thank you? If you said love 'em how do you like them prepared?   

LOVE them!! We just enjoyed fresh Wisconsin Brussel sprouts for dinner on Sunday. My husband grilled a meatloaf. We enjoyed mashed potatoes and roasted carrots and Brussel sprouts. I love Brussel sprouts roasted.

  5. It's reassuring to know that____________________. 


The sun'll come out
Tomorrow
Bet your bottom dollar
That tomorrow
There'll be sun!

Just thinkin' about
Tomorrow
Clears away the cobwebs,
And the sorrow
'Til there's none!

When I'm stuck with a day
That's gray,
And lonely,
I just stick out my chin
And Grin,
And Say,
Oh!

The sun'll come out
Tomorrow
So ya gotta hang on
'Til tomorrow
Come what may
Tomorrow! Tomorrow!
I love ya Tomorrow!
You're only
A day
A way! 

 

 6. Insert your own random thought here. 

 

Happy November days to you all.  


 

Monday, November 2, 2026

Pumpkin Party 2026


 

Hello Friends,

Our family once again enjoyed our pumpkin carving party.

We carved pumpkins, ate good eats and we were able to spend time enjoying the nice weather as well. Wisconsin has been blessed with amazing autumn weather. We will take each day.


 

  All the pumpkins, the gang and Ernie too.

 


 

 Some of the good eats.

 


 

 And just like that it is November and we will soon gather to feast.

 ♥

 Carla