garden – Slice of Life

BURST OF COLOR

“Isn’t it beautiful out?” I said to my husband Steven as he and I were driving down the road. The reds, oranges and yellow colors of the leaves were even more intense against the crystal blue cloudless sky. “I don’t think I’ve seen a prettier fall in a long time!” “Yeah, it’s pretty.” Steven agreedContinue reading “BURST OF COLOR”

HOMEMADE PICKLES

My sister Liz and I were spending a week in Maine. While we were looking through a local gift shop I noticed a section in the store of homemade jams and relishes. I picked up a jar of pickles and held it out to Liz. “Did I tell you about the homemade pickles Alex andContinue reading “HOMEMADE PICKLES”

CLOVER CONFETTI

I was standing in the front yard with my husband Steven looking at our lawn. “You know I really love the look of clover sprinkled through the lawn.” I said. “It’s like a clover confetti party right in our own front yard!” Steven looked over at me with a confused look on his face. “Really?”Continue reading “CLOVER CONFETTI”

LILAC APOLOGY

I was getting home from work and as I got out of my car I could instantly smell them. The lilac bush in the front of our house was in full bloom. Every inch covered with clusters of lavender flowers. Their scent followed me all the way to the front door. My husband Steven openedContinue reading “LILAC APOLOGY”