July! How Did That Happen?

The year is half over. So far it has been quite the ride. Art shows, a new day job, and family events have definitely filled my days in a memorable way. On a sad note, my vegetable garden was hit hard by a hail storm yesterday. Most of the plants will rebound, I think. But…

Summer Begins, and a Free Story

Hello, lovely readers! The days are long enough now that I can get some gardening done after work in my community plot. And I have been so happy with the garden this year. The weather isn’t too hot, and not too cold, and a bit of rain almost every day. It’s totally unheard of here…