Sassafras Mama

The backstory: T and I were talking about fruits, when the topic of kiwis came up. T: Kiwi is a hybrid…..it’s a mix of a strawberry and...

This weekend, JT is working problems to study for his math final exam. I'm enjoying the garden and the results of one of my favo...

The backstory: Though he is often a very pleasant companion , sometimes I’m reminded that living with a 15 year old is still a landmine, as...

Once Mother Natures turns on the tap of Spring, the blooms and blossoms she generates are simply splendid.  Case in point: my front yard rh...

A few years ago, T and JT gave me a peony for Mother’s Day.  I’ve always wanted a peony plant and it’s lovely to have one so enthusiastic a...

I planted some zinnias seeds and tomato plants two weeks ago and this past Saturday the rest of my summer garden got planted.  The plant st...

The backstory:  Not for the first time , my sister and I had an exchange about our favorite brand of underwear. Me:   Today’s troublin...

Since I switched jobs, I am on a 12-month contract.  Though there is still plenty of time off, I don’t have the three months of summer vaca...

The backstory:   Growing up in California, my awareness of electric storms was pretty minimal.  As it turns out, it really doesn’t ever rai...

The backstory:  My 7th graders are creating American history-themed amusement parks as their final class project.  By necessity, this means...