Mr. and Mrs. Birdbrain Mourning Dove are the proud parents of twins!  I have been a good girl and I have left this nest completely alone sin...

If you've been reading this blog for any time at all, you probably already know that one of my long-term projects is researching and rec...

The Old City Cemetery in Lynchburg, Virginia, is an amazing place.  It's much more than just a place for those who have passed on ... i...

I had the house to myself today.  This is a bit of a treat, since my husband works from home and is here all the time.  What did I do all da...

Every spring, three roses compete for the title of first one to open a flower  in my garden .  This year, the winner is 'Sarah Van Fleet...

This year, the roses have been very shy about showing me when they expect to be in full bloom.  The weather has been up and down temperature...

I snipped this Tree Peony flower a little while ago, put it into my favorite vintage Farmer's Creamery bottle, and sat it on the kitchen...