I was watering the few house plants I’ve managed to keep alive and noticed something on one of the orchids. You may remember my sharing a bit about how an orchid had sprouted a baby, or keiki plant.…
She Crazy. And Powerful.
I am, I know, a little crazy. I have my own set of behavioral patterns and I am generally okay with that. Yesterday, for example, I caught myself talking to myself in the car. But I wasn’t…
I Didn’t Give Him a Name
Two days ago I was working in the New Pad and glanced out the doors at the deck. I saw a few leaves and knew I should sweep out there. But rain was coming that night. That would…
The Butterfly Effect
Mister called me in to see a butterfly that had flown in an open door. It was beating itself against a window, desperate to rejoin the outside world. I decided to help the little critter in its quest.…
Painting Fool
I spent a lot of my weekend working in the new pad. Specifically, I was painting a section of the front parlor. And once the painting in the area was finished, I had to clean the shutters because,…
I Buy Flowers
Many weeks ago, I bought flowers for the rumpus room mantle. Since then, I’ve continued. And I like it. There’s something stirring about fresh flowers in a home. Maybe it’s the sheer beauty. Maybe it’s the presence…
Living With Art
I have mentioned a near-obsession with how others live with art. I have also mentioned painting a companion piece for “God Save The Queen.” And now I’ve combined these interests in my own home. I didn’t grow…