Found these growing ‘wild’ on an old homestead site. I believe they are hops.

It’s hot, humid, and hazy, do not touch that fine I need beauty sleep

Perhaps a cup of tea will bring a moment of hope in your day.

Mom, ninety plus reading from her book, Snowflake, the little, white kitty, disappears. She still rocks!

How about the prodigal kitten? 1000 words great for a beginning reader.

Celebrate World Book Day. This book, Snowflake, The Little, White Kitty, Disappears available at neighborhoodbooksmaine.com. Grandmother and grand daughter made the book. Great for new readers.

Yeah, it was fun. After this photo I went on the other side and managed to almost get it cleared. Stopped after I got stuck the second time. Was only needing to push out another 3 yards of snow before it would open

Trying to open the upper end of the driveway through a snow snake dump ground.

New readers book. Grandmother’s letter to granddaughter. Ms Bennet,at five, illustrates and sends back as gift. Re-illustrates story years later. Available from neighborhoodbooksmaine.com 8x 10 28 pages.
ISBN 979-8-35098-665-5 also available from editor
Orpheusallison(at)mac.com

Dinner tonight was a noisy affair. The mushrooms slapped the onions for being fresh. The carrots and celery tried a tryst. The meatballs performed a mazourka, all on a bed of Bok Choy in a broth of Blk. Pepper, paprika, cumin and salt. The stomach is enjoying the revels.

Winter scene looking westward. Big Jan 20, 2025 snowstorm is over now cold. Sunny with clouds on the horizon. Other details in alt text field.

Homemade fresh garlic dough. Pepperoni, mushrooms, black olives. Swiss, sharp cheddar, and Gouda. Disappearing before it can go bad.

Start of spicy sweet and sour spam, pineapple, hot salad. Hello Stomach here we come!