Now that’s a front-yard garden

Taking a Sunday walk around the neighborhood blocks, my dear wife Karen, cherished rescue mutt Ellie B and I had to slow down to admire what has become of the front yard where they so carefully place removable plastic over their front garden patches come the cooler months. Their care has resulted in a marvelous…

First-year sturdiness

First year in the spot, this backyard rose won’t give up. The buds, they keep coming.

Where? Oh, there

Ready for what, I wondered while walking around Onondaga Lake Park. Oh, yes, food trucks.

What a tight bunch

Instead of withering, the property-line Black-eyed Susans just keep getting thicker and thicker this year. What a season!

Suddenly, the purple ones show up

Every year I’m surprised all over again when several weeks of white flowers on this plant are interrupted by the arrival of some purple blooms. I like it. I just get slightly amazed at the mixed message from Mother Nature, is all.

Somebody I know enjoyed a big concert

You go, daughter. The texts I received from my happy kid Elisabeth from the big stadium in Buffalo this past Saturday point toward the fact that she now is the main concert-goer in the family. Not that she’s bypassed me yet in the amount of times she’s seen Billy Joel perform. Not that I’m bragging…

I spy leaves changing

Spotted during a work break stroll Tuesday morning in the Village of Liverpool: Two trees outside the Retreat had leaves that were sporting color change. Already, I wonder?

Great view stepping out from my car

I could just rush right to the front door to get into the house after my day working at the library, right? Why not enjoy the view of what likes beyond the fence, I think. The side alcove is looking good. The backyard beckons as well.