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Things that fill my time and bring me joy.

Mariposa Plums

When my husband planted a dwarf mariposa plum we had no idea that we were in for a treat! This is a delicious plum; crips, sweet, and gorgeous in color.

Butter Cloudz "Baking" with Two Granddaughters

A fun way to get my granddaughters to be creative and practice "baking."

But How is the Salsa?

How to make authentic salsa the way we like it.

Do Carrots Really Improve Our Vision?

We need to do more than eat carrots for good eye health.

Growing Tomatoes at Home

Tomatoes are beautiful plants that adorn the backyards, frontwards, patios, balconies and small gardens of many who hardly consider themselves gardeners.

Cucumber - A Favorite Summer Fruit!

Did you know that cucumbers, squashes, and melons belong to the melon and gourds family? They are annuals and prefer growing in warm climates.

My Son Has Down Syndrome

When I first found out that I was expecting, I was overwhelmed. When I found out that the baby had Down’s syndrome, I was devastated.