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May flowers always bring me plenty of smiles and joy. There is just something about the gardens this time of year. May flowers are new and fresh and bright and so colorful. May flowers signal that summer is almost here. May flowers also mean May vegetables are starting to grow, with the cool weather crops […] Read more…
I’m on a French baking kick right now so this Quick Lemon Cake was perfect for Mother’s Day weekend. I found the recipe in a memoir I read called In a French Kitchen, and it epitomizes French cooking – simple ingredients and lovely flavors. The French name for Quick Lemon Cake is Gateau au Citron […] Read more…
It’s been a while since I posted about a few good things I am digging right now. And since it’s already May and a good 6 weeks into this whole COVID-19 shelter in place situation, I figure I have a few more good things to share! Planning the Day This is my Daily Page Planner […] Read more…
I saw many signs of spring up here in the north country of Minnesota over the weekend – thank goodness! In the age of coronavirus, spring weather and hints of green are a welcome sight, even beyond the usual excitement this time of year to put winter behind us. Time to Golf! Golf courses are […] Read more…
Happy Easter, friends! It is certainly like no other Easter Sunday for any of us. Easter Online I watched our church service online and I am struggling a little today with how to feel. Easter Sunday gives me hope and I feel comfort in listening to familiar Easter hymns and the pastor’s message. But I […] Read more…
It’s time for a random COVID quarantine post! Which essentially means I just want to post a few photos, none of which are related, to help me remember what we did during COVID quarantine time. First: I’ve never stood in line at the local liquor store (or any liquor store, for that matter) to get […] Read more…
We have some fun news to celebrate today! Joe, our piano man, participated in the Minnesota Music Teachers Association (MTGA) piano contest this winter/spring and he made it to the state finals. Normally the finals would be held in-person in front of a judge at the University of Minnesota. This year, COVID-19 effectively took care […] Read more…
As we head into the new week, I want to share a few good things from my weekend at home. And by the way, I can’t believe Easter is a week from today. The days are definitely all running together, aren’t they? It was a good Sunday here. I cleaned up some of my gardens […] Read more…