Dear Family,

This morning as I was checking on my two new rose bushes we had planted yesterday, I stepped out onto the deck and was struck by Orion being perfectly visible inthe night (morning ) sky above me. I resolved to write something to you all  just daily "stuff".  I just want to send out what I am doing just so you know I "do stuff" even though job searching has been so difficult.

Take yesterday for example. I called my VT companion to tell her we had not been able to get appointments sooner than Wed. the 29th.  She lives close and asked if I had been on my walk yet.  I told her no an  she told me to stop by her house when I walked.  I stopped by (8:30 am) and she gave me two porcelain dolls one of which is quite lovely.  She then told me I could have some strawberry plants and some other things---11:30 am I finished planting the last of the berries and emptiedthe bag of Nutrimulch -what was left of it, on my petunias in front.

Yesterday was quite warm-mid 80's I think--so it was time for me to get out of the sun and cool down, but look what I had to show for my spent energy!  I have a rose from one of our new rosebushes on the table.  It is hot pink, 5 inches across and just as pretty as a picture!  

Cooking meals has been taking longer, but I have been using garden produce and I think every thing tastes wonderful because I am using all fresh ingredients if possible--it also fits within our budget.  (Fix what you have because our money is just around the corner).

Today I am reading a book by Paul Cardall.  I told Jeff I would review it because even though I have plenty to keep me busy, I have had a little experience with heart issues with my children and I have lost a son.  Jeff sent the book priority mail last week so I am under pressure to finish it and get the review done quickly for thepublisher.

Seems like I had something else to write but pressure is just around the corner for this project, so I will write later.

Love to all,

Mom

PS Dinner was Tamale Pie form all fresh ingredients--yummmmm.  Recipe fro Two Little Chefs blog.  I did chicken instead of beef.  Bread in the bread machine almost finished as we got back from Gardner Village and the witch walk--smelled wonderful!!!!!!  Bread thanks to Dad ---