This is a difficult time for all of us. It feels like the hate and violence is escalating, and peace of mind becomes harder to find. I especially feel it right this minute as it has hit here, too close to home. Last week a friend of mine set up a display of large round…
Nutrien packed dinner that can be made ahead and frozen in single serving containers! Turkey Meatball Stew Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 large onion chopped into small bits 6 or 7 large cloves of garlic (We love garlic!) 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika (try it, you’ll like it) 4 cups of carrots…
Today’s guest post is from Mary Shannon at seniorsmeet.org Thanks Mary for all these great resources! Staying in touch with seniors can be hard, especially if your older loved ones aren’t very tech-savvy. When you’re considering ways to stay in touch, remember that the seniors in your life might need some help getting set up…
Yes, Change can be difficult. Add social distancing for six months to that formula and what do you get? GRUMPY! I am not as technology friendly as I would like to be. So, when my web site or newsletter site “upgrades,” as they have in the last couple of weeks, and I start my learning…
Good morning, With bad news headlines hitting us constantly these days, I thought I’d share a couple of good news articles with you today, and then open a discussion about how to find joy in difficult times. Butterflies in the UK have been brought back from extinction! Scientists worked for 40 years with butterfly larvae…
Well, we’ve reached the “dog days” of August. And, it’s hot in the Berkshires. I’ve been spending every possible moment outside to take advantage of summer this year. My vegetable garden is doing well, but the flower garden has been taken over by weeds. Every year I find it difficult to keep on top of…
The second line of the old song in this blog post title is “No, not just for some, but for EVERYONE!” It’s relevant right now, don’t you think? Have you been wondering what you can do instead of scrolling down the news on social media, which only makes us anxious? I know I have. I…
How’s your July going? Is the weather cooperating for summer swimming, picnics, gardening, hiking, etc.? Are you growing some of your own veggies, this year, while we’re all practicing physical distancing? Or maybe you’ve joined a CSA and you’re receiving a box of delicious, fresh veggies each week? My garden is growing like gangbusters! We’ve…