Spring is a time of transition (and peonies)

So I've had a bit of extra time on my hands. I have two freelance writing contracts with two fantastic clients. When I put them together they amount to part time work with odd windows of time here and there. (Am I looking for a full-time gig? That's a really great question! I don't have a clear … Continue reading →

Spring has sprung

I can't tell you how happy it makes me to look outside and see GREEN again. It's about time. Here's what's blooming here at Casa Fishbowl: You know what's funny? I took these photos a few days ago and everything is even bigger and greener. You can … Continue reading →

Squirrel combat gets real

In a recent post about our garden, I mentioned that squirrels have been digging into my containers. It's really frustrating. It's not like I've been stashing peanuts in there or anything. It's not like those plants are EDIBLE, but they're dug up and disturbed and don't get a chance to grow. So I … Continue reading →

What’s growing

Am I a gardener? I asked myself that as I poked around the back yard this morning, thinking about what's coming up, what needs more attention, how much work it all is to maintain. Honestly, Mark and I can barely keep up for the most part. My inner dialogue about the garden is the same every … Continue reading →