Kjirsti & Tom

Needing to get out of the house on Sunday we visited the nearby Horseshoe lake for a picturesque walk. Lauren, Dallin, Sabina, Bryce, Brigette, Kjirsti, Tom How can anyone see this and bash Cleveland? I don’t get it. This gorgeous lake is about two miles from my house! The photos are thanks to my amateur…

I had my final masters recital last Friday. My dear friend and roommate from undergrad came and her and her husband brought me this gorgeous pot of geraniums as a congrats gift! Aren’t they gorgeous. I just learned this year that you can keep your geraniums blooming all year round if you bring them inside…

Most sister’s weekends would probably consist of manicures, facials, and lots of shopping. We certainly did the shopping part though probably not at the more typical stores, but the rest of our time was spent visiting the Art Museum, the West Side Market, and of out traditional Goodwill. Lauren like imagining Trevor in this shining…

Last Friday I had my final  Master’s recital. It went terrifically and I couldn’t have been more happy. Not that I sang it perfectly, but I did what I wanted to do: I stayed relaxed, I focused on my breath throughout, I emoted, and felt like I really shared something special with the audience. As…

I needed to level my garden bed where I had planted my mixed greens and spinach in early spring, so I could add a thick layer of compost. I hated to pick them when they were so small- but it is for the great good. They made a delicious salad.

My sister and I were in a debate about what these gorgeous white-blossomed bushes were. She thought they were a kind of lace cap hydrangea and I thought they were a type of viburnum. I’m afraid I won- they’re viburnum. Of course there are lots of different kinds of viburnum, But I think if you…

There is no greater compliment than when visitors love to come stay with you. You can imagine my delight when I found this: and today this: Yes, Mrs. Robin you are welcome to stay with me for as long as you would like! I’m so glad that my balcony is right above your humble home…

Can we go? Can we go?The seed cathedral. See more pictures here. Within each one of these six meter long transparent rods is an individual seed lighted by fiber-optics.  Gorgeous!

We had the great treat of having Sabina here on her birthday. We celebrated with a trip to goodwill, (I know, I know) and a delicious dinner. Here’s the beautiful girl with her 3 candles for 33!I love Sabina. She has always been an important mentor for me. Her example has always been one I…

One of the things I have enjoyed most about keeping this blog is noticing the progression of spring. I used to think of spring flowers as one great whole. Now I realize that forsythia and daffodils come first, then tulips, then azalea and lilacs, then bridal wreath spirea and viburnum. Here’s what’s blooming right now…