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Hi all. Thanks to everyone for their very kind words and thoughts last week about my post about Stella. Every bit helps … when you go through a loss like that. We’re hanging in there and I’ve been trying to … Continue reading →

Hi all. I hope your July is going well. We are in the thick of summer now and it’s the hottest month of the year here. Are you staying cool? We’ve been out on bike rides early this weekend and … Continue reading →

Hi bookworms, how are you? We’ve made it to May, which is usually the beginning of our spring planting season here. It’s getting so green, yay. A few days ago, I said goodbye to California and my relatives and returned … Continue reading →

Hi Bookworms. How is your spring coming along? We have winter here trying to stick around, with 5 to 10 cm of snowfall forecasted today through Monday. I have to remind myself it’s good for the drought, otherwise I’m so … Continue reading →

Hi All, we’ve made it to March! Does it feel like spring where you are? Or are you still under a layer of snow? We had some snow last week but now it’s forecasted to be in the 50s this … Continue reading →

Hi all. Happy February. I know it’s been chilly on the East Coast — and freezing in the Toronto area — but it’s been mild out here in the West. Go West, they say. I think we’re warmer this weekend … Continue reading →

Hi Bookworms, I hope you had a Merry Christmas and now soon we’re headed into the New Year. Happy 2026! Wow it sounds futuristic. Last year was a tough one, so I’m hoping this year will be better. Will you … Continue reading →

Hi all. How’s your week and holiday been? I hope you have plenty of leftovers and weekend cheer. We had a bit of a snowy week with cold temps, but it’s nothing we can’t handle, right? The people in these … Continue reading →

Hi all. We’re into November! It’s hard to believe as October seemed to pass in the blink of an eye, and now we have to contend with the time change. Argh. I’m a supporter of daylight savings time in which … Continue reading →

Hi all. It’s been a while. I’ve been away. I had a good trip to Virginia, Maryland, and D.C. and visited some old friends and saw some sites too, including Mount Vernon, the WWII Memorial, and the National Gallery of … Continue reading →