18 & 48

18 & 48

I snapped this photo eight years ago when that little boy turned 10. Today he’s 18. On the day he officially comes of age, his paternal grandparents celebrate the 48th anniversary of their first meeting, a Crab Louie dinner. We still have one of the crab claws. It’s all amazing to me.

She’s Four

She’s Four

We celebrated our youngest grandchild today. Next month, our oldest turns 18. I’m amazed by it all. Be happy, people!

Growing Season 2023 Begins

Growing Season 2023 Begins

Today is President’s Day in the U.S. That is the traditional start of the gardening season here on the Orchard Compound, though with the greenhouse we pretty much grow year round. But today we started broccoli, marigolds, peas, onions, spinach, radishes. Here’s to a healthy season.

Firewood Session

Firewood Session

Our son, grandson and our youngest granddaughter worked on firewood with me today. It was her first session. She’s a natural.