The retailer in me is always hopeful that local businesses are doing well. Last summer, I'd ask employees at my favourite garden centres how business was, and at first, I was surprised at how well they were doing, in light of what the media reported daily about how devastating the impact of the pandemic had… Continue reading More boxwood…
Month: April 2021
Another reason to drink wine by the box…
The Rose House opened at my favourite greenhouse last weekend, where roses of every colour and variety are lined up on benches tempting any rose lover to buy everything in sight. So many roses, so little space! This is a photo of Bunny Guinness. I am hooked on her YouTube channel...my only regret is… Continue reading Another reason to drink wine by the box…
Impatience is NOT a virtue…
Should we know better by now? YES! Just when we get excited about Spring, a freak winter storm blows in and reminds us (once again) that we are not in charge! Photo left: when the storm was at an almost white-out stage, April 10 Photos below: the morning after... I had… Continue reading Impatience is NOT a virtue…
Hemingway…
Ernest Miller Hemingway was a "rock star" before rock and roll! Handsome and charismatic, a gifted storyteller, he dominated any room he entered. Whether you admire his talent or object to the way he lived his life, you will agree it was a colourful life...lived to the fullest. My fascination with… Continue reading Hemingway…
Another “Zoom” Holiday…
Who would have ever thought we would be celebrating another Easter in the midst of the pandemic? Although we are so much further ahead in understanding the virus that has gripped the world, most of us are in some stage of lockdown or restriction. Some are lucky enough to have been vaccinated, but so… Continue reading Another “Zoom” Holiday…