I am notorious for pushing things past their useful life, in this case it had a humorous ending.

After my biking mishap a few months ago, I got back out and rode again.

A picture is said to be worth a thousand words, but I think the story behind a picture is actually pretty important.

We sampled oysters everywhere we could in New Orleans, but it reminded me of a time when I shouldn't have eaten the oysters...

Harvest season is in full swing. Check out my tips for maximizing your garden bounty.

There is no stopping the passage of time.

Pearl has discovered a new spot for keeping an eye on her chickens.

Sometimes you just have to have dessert first.

Mom's are good at making the best out of things.

You can't always get what you want, but if you try sometimes, you might find you get what you need.

My feet did not jive with our new sheets.

Some traditions are definitely worth sharing.

When mom or grandma needs something, you make time to do it.

It's taken a while, but we are now a family of adventurous eaters.

Are you on team decorate as soon as possible or wait until after Thanksgiving?

Sometimes pizza toppings can be your medium.

This is one hard-working beetle.

In the dark, you find the most illuminating things.

Sometimes, you find magic in the most unexpected places.

Just a few minutes each day in nature is enough to make you happier and healthier.

What are you reading in the bathroom?

What do you do when your pancake vanishes?

Fall gives us a chance for a fresh start in the garden.

Pearl puts the challenge in planking challenge.

What were your favorite water toys when you were young?

Some words are just hard to pronounce...

Gardening should be in the Olympics...

You know you are raising gardeners when they use their free time to create their own secret garden.

A sneaky squirrel putting on a show...

Memories from the sound of a turn signal...

What a Winds-day it was...

It's really hard to smile underwater...

There is always a little drama at the birdfeeder.

I learned a lot from my dad, much to the chagrin of my daughters.

You like your neighbors, but you don't want to see everything that goes on in their backyard.

This canoe trip went much better than our last one, except for all of the alligators...

Garden for all five senses: Sight, Smell, Taste, Sound and Touch.

The four things to make you a pro at watering are: Consistent, Morning, Deep, and Hose.

I love birds. I love listening to them and watching them flutter around the yard.

When I was in high school, like most people, I went through an 'I don't want to get up in the morning' phase.

You never know what you are going to find when you dig in your backyard.

76 trombones led the big parade.

More than 16 years ago, I dropped my brother off at Fort Knox.

How would you like to eat all you want, take a really long nap, and wake up beautiful?

Have you ever watched someone open a present and become more interested in the packaging than in the present itself?

If you see a penny on the ground, what do you do?

Years ago, I took my grandfather (pictured at left below) on a trip up the east coast through DC, Virginia and Pennsylvania.