A pandemic. Political feuds. Killer Hornets. When William Wordsworth said, “The world is too much with us” could he have possibly been speaking of 2020? Usually during troubling times, small comforts run large. And right now, nothing is luring me more than the great outdoors. No, I’m not talking about hiking and swimming—that’s for a…
When Pat Achilles agreed to illustrate The Upside-Down Gardener, I was thrilled and honored. Her whimsical style was right on for the project. And while I’ve written many a post about my inspiration and how my ideas came together, I thought it might be interesting to see inside the mind of an illustrator. So after…
What a wonderful breed! Not only does their non-shed coat keep your house looking great, but they’re pretty adept at swimming as well—though you wouldn’t know it from my land lubber guys. Originally bred in Germany, the name poodle comes from the German word which means water dog. And yes, they’ve made good retrievers, but…
It’s my favorite time of year—the time to pack up the gear and head down the shore. But even this sun worshipper knows you can only do it for so long. So what to do with the kids after a long, tiring day in the sun? Keep up the literary skills and read a story…