A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials, heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine, desert us when troubles thicken around us, still will she cling to us, …

With spring officially arriving tomorrow morning at 1:14 am, I need to start thinking about my garden, even though It is still a bit to early to plant much of anything in the ground.  According to the Old Farmers Almanac our last frost-free date here in Denver is …

Each year as the days grow longer the Christmas cactus that graces the corner of my kitchen, goes into a full bloom signaling that spring really is just around the corner.  Given to me about ten years ago as a tiny starter, this beauty now typically shows …

Yesterday I stopped by a local floral shop to visit my dear friend Brigitte.  I had not had a chance to see my companion since before the Armageddon know to florists as Valentines Day. After catching up on all the news, and enjoying several good …