That’s a birthday dinner, by George

Pasta and more. Where do you want to go to celebrate this year’s birthday, I texted to George Three. He deliberated. Pondered. Thought it over. Figured he wanted to try someplace he’d never been. Francesco’s Cucina, he decided. My dear wife Karen, terrific daughter Elisabeth and I had appreciated the Italian place on Syracuse’s north…

Keep striving

High aspirations. The backyard garden is ready for a big month. So too are my dear wife Karen and I. April is good to our gardens.

Spring lake view

Big sky at morning. It’s fun to wonder what’s in store weather-wise the rest of the day as I look down our street toward our lake view early in the morning at the end of March. I appreciate the mix of gray and blue.’

Spring sunrise

Eye opening earlier and earlier. I’ve stopped complaining about adjusting to the time change. Appreciating the sun coming up over our backyard in early spring has helped, yes.

Welcome home

From Chuck Hafner’s to our house. I liked the little guy my dear wife Karen decided to purchase during our welcome-spring trip to the big local nursery center. I also appreciate where she decided the new arrival will hang out.

Something’s perking

Cool beans. I did think for a moment, but no. We can’t start our own plantation in Central New York. Fear not, Dunkin’. My dear wife Karen and I will still be steady buyers.

Pick your plants

Step right in. Yes, our big local nursery center did have one of its greenhouse sides open and ready to sell spring plants. My dear wife Karen and I enjoyed walking the aisles. Time to savor the arrival of the season. We didn’t buy. Too early to dig, we agreed. High aspirations. I like the…

Read all about it

Study table. There are folks who research at various levels before putting things into their piece of our Earth. Our big local nursery set aside a space to help brush up on your topics of choice. What’s on my mind? <em>Glorious Shade</em> jumped out at me. Yes, I do want the warmth of summer to…

Hop to It

Earmarked. I did appreciate the thought that brought the big rubber ducks and the bigger springy rabbits to the same perch at our large nursery center. Nice variety of rabbits, I don’t even have to ask Alice.

Wear it proudly, Fido

Million dollar idea. I was a bit jealous of the person who came up with these Fundog Bandanas I spotted at my area big nursery. I’m glad Chuck Hafner’s is offering a lot of interesting stuff, I related to my dear wife Karen. If your dog is into wearing a clever saying around its neck…