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Lost His Relationship

It was a glorious first day of October this morning with the temps higher and the sun peeking thru a thin layer of clouds on the eastern horizon. Whenever experiencing a quiet morning as it was, one c … continue reading

Posted on October 1, 2022

Fall Into Such Unhealthy Traps

I had to get to office a bit earlier than normal, just so I could create a place in the back of my office to lay out, so they could get fully ripened, the last remaining San Marzano tomatoes I picked … continue reading

Posted on September 29, 2022

The Great Brain Drain

Well it happened as I suspected. We had a frost heavy enough in the lowlands to kill all the pepper and tomato plants, but I'm not worrying a bit because I managed to get everything picked that was re … continue reading

Posted on September 28, 2022

They’re Big Babies

While driving to work early this morning, I couldn't help thinking about what our landscape is going to look like come early tomorrow when knowing nearly for certain, we're going to be down to 30 degr … continue reading

Posted on September 27, 2022

Those Who’ve Stepped Out Of Line

It was surely a cold one this morning, and when the rain arrived, it felt all the colder. Knowing it was going to be raining, I made sure to get my strawberries picked beforehand, just so I wouldn't b … continue reading

Posted on September 23, 2022

Emerging From The Ashes

I could tell from the moment I awakened this morning, it was going to be a a better week, so I headed out early with just that mindset. I smile to myself sometimes while driving to work when seeing fe … continue reading

Posted on August 29, 2022

Quieter and Gentler Living Arrangements

For it being a Saturday, it sure was a hectic one for me because I felt as though I was catching myself coming and going. My morning plans were altered because of the showers, so I busied myself with … continue reading

Posted on August 27, 2022

An Intricate Connectedness

It was another slow start today, and this time around I blamed it on the emotional roller-coaster I was on which had me spinning well into the night. At least I got it "slept-off" and ready to begin a … continue reading

Posted on August 24, 2022

Pages Out Of A Coloring Book

With it being another Sunday morning, I arrived at office early enough to comfortably get my contemplative prayer session completed. Today's was more memorable in that there were few if any distractio … continue reading

Posted on August 14, 2022

They Become Up-Hill Battles

When looking at people's lawns as I was driving to work this morning, it became quite evident we're approaching drought conditions, and if these days without rain continue, we're gonna have some prett … continue reading

Posted on August 4, 2022