Author Archives: maryangelis

[Mrs. Wing’s Fish Mint, Houttuynia cordata, is blooming outside in her herb patch.] On Thursday at dawn, before work, I was down at Seth’s produce aisle.    “Mary!” Seth exclaimed, maneuvering a massive tower of fruit crates on wheels. “Our … Continue reading →

On a morning walk down a new street, here was one front yard with bright freesia flowers. The garden patch had an old metal astrolabe-style globe as a weather vane. And what a lucky angle and composition: a storm cloud … Continue reading →

On those early spring walks, often setting out a little after 5:00 a.m., I get to see and greet a whole new set of people who work nights — security guards, construction crews, groundskeepers. It’s good for the spirit to … Continue reading →

The latest recap of what’s happening in the dirt outside the window. Tonight there were 4 green sweet peas in the pod, all ready to pick. That was the work of about 10 seconds, but think how much more fun … Continue reading →

Since our last episode, Angelina rented a big cattywampus of a carpet cleaner, and offered to loan it to me. In the full expectation that the controls would baffle me to tears and that I’d end up tripping on the … Continue reading →

This picture does not illustrate the story. It’s just as well. You’ll be okay with that. Down at the Urgent Care clinic, nobody asked, “Did this all start because you took your annual personal holiday from work? Was it caused … Continue reading →

Disclaimer: This is a very temporary morning schedule. On July 1 my excess vacation hours will disappear, so I use up 3 morning hours a day for fitness and cooking. Last week the Little Free Library had a real treasure … Continue reading →

Jesus Christ died on a cross to save me from my sins. How can one mind comprehend and appreciate that? It’s like gathering this entire shore, from today’s walk. (Good thing someone brought this 10-inch dump truck. We’re gonna need … Continue reading →

Purple Deadnettle (Lamium purpureum) was a pleasant familiar face on today’s early morning stroll. This fuzzy and appealing little mint has delicate flowers and unique ruddy top leaves. The county extension websites call it an invasive weed, to be firmly … Continue reading →

This morning, Super Pup and Bingo allowed themselves to be lassoed with not even token resistance, and placed in the car by Angelina with drinking water and a bag of delicious yums made of dehydrated meats. We headed out for … Continue reading →