The sky is blue. And tree leaves are green. Any other statements of the obvious that I should make? My brother likes to say that I have “a keen eye for the obvious.” It’s a family trait. The sky is blue, except when it’s cloudy, or at sunrise and sunset, when purples, pinks and ...

Recently, someone called asking why “my plums are swelled up and empty?” As our conversation continued, I decided I needed to take a look at this alien fruit being described to me. At the homeowner’s yard, I was shocked at the size and color of the fruit on the tree. Some of the plums ...

I barely recognized my daughter at first when I walked into the store. She was wearing a face mask and plastic gloves. Her hair was pulled into a high ponytail. However, I recognized her eyes. I think she was grinning when she saw us. Her eyes crinkled a little. She almost disappeared from ...

What a lovely party. First to arrive were Dorothy Harding, Esther Kling, Jean Stroud and Hazel Solemsaas — all sporting smartly different and attractive summer outfits. Next to join the gathering were Linda Wade, Bea Hendershot and Betty Aga. You should have seen the flattering deep cape ...

I always looked forward to picnics when I was a kid. We weren’t frequent travelers, so driving a couple of hours to a state park was quite a big deal. Back then, our car did not have air conditioning. We left really early in the morning to avoid the mid-day heat. We often arrived before ...

Now that we have our gardens planted, weeded, and growing, we think we can kick back and let Mother Nature do the rest. If only it were that easy. Gardening never stops, even in the winter there are still things to do, but let us concentrate on right now. 1. Tend to rose bushes. Ensure ...