Where have all the shops gone…

      You know that sad 1960s folk song, "Where Have all the Flowers Gone"? That's how I feel about the closing of so many retail stores. However, when I looked up the meaning of the lyrics, the site suggested: "that even though the flowers have died, new ones will eventually grow in their… Continue reading Where have all the shops gone…

International Women’s Day…

  Today, March 8, is the global celebration of International Women's Day, recognizing women's social, cultural and economic strides.   This post is not about religion or politics...it's about celebrating women, where we've been, where we are, and where we can go... I've had (have) wonderful female role models in my life, starting with both of my grandmothers.… Continue reading International Women’s Day…

A Landscaping “Dream Board”…

      If I had the "best dream ever", this would be my back garden (photo left)!  I love the formal symmetry and the water feature...and I believe a garden with good bones looks most beautiful in winter.       My back garden is quite protected from the wind...I have a tall wall fence… Continue reading A Landscaping “Dream Board”…