Springtime and Summertine kicks in the beauty of nature. Planting plants and flowers is awesome therapy. Nature reminds us that life goes on. Despite elements, despite trauma, despite most everything, nature continues to survive and amaze daily.
Last week I shared some photos of the sidewalk walkway and flower bed I have been working on. Again, this is awesome therapy. One can plant flowers, vegetables and seasonings in the most creative ways. It does not require a large outdoor area to enjoy nature and all it has to offer.
Watching flowers grow from seeds or seedlings to beautiful unique amazement is something everyone should experience in life. If you are limited in resources and/or space there are numerous options available to enjoy nature. Hmmmmm sounds like a great idea for my next week blog!
This week, I will introduce you to one of my favorite flowers to...  Read More

It's that time of year when we all start to think about and work on planting flowers, trees, vegetable gardens and work in the yard. So that we can spend relaxing fun time chilling out in the yard doing everything from playing catch to lounging with a good book. This is one of the various types of stinging catapillars that are coming into season. Anywhere that your skin touches it, blisters appear. It can be one small 2 inch section meaning you made a single fast contact with the critter and swatted it off. Or it can be worse where the critter rolls down your arm and gets you from elbow to wrist like it did to me today. First it hurts REALLY bad and the pain is much. Then the blisters appear. It is important to grab a benedryl, alcohol the area to clean then coat it with aloe vera gel to help sooth the burning pain. Now this is a deadly snake. The size...  Read More

What is cowboy apparel? Well, it's not just for cowboys. There are numerous organizations ( S.A.S.S., C.A.S, P.O.E.T. etc) whos members enjoy partaking in reenactment events. Dressing in clothing items from the era, using items from the era, living life like in the era, sharing and teaching others the way things were back when. First, any good cowboy requires a good pair of boots. Again, not just cowboys, boots have been popular footwear during Equestrian, Edwardian, Victorian, Civil War eras and more.
Surely everyone knows of John Wayne. Iconic example of the cowboy and attire from the eras. Cowboy hats served multiple purpose. Protection from weather and elements, sun, dust, wind, rain. Many hours were spent on foot and on horses. The hat was in essence, their protective roof.
What is a wild rag and what are they for? Bandanas had multiple...  Read More