Archive for May 18th, 2008
Chinese Firecrackers
Sunday, May 18th, 2008Ordinarily firecrackers are used in China to ward off evil spirits, especially at weddings but also at funerals. Through out China this past week, exploding firecrackers was the sound of mourners wishing safe passage for the souls of the deceased journeying to their next life.
Secrets in the Garden
Sunday, May 18th, 2008A glorious weekend, wrapped up in sunshine, baseball, skaters, flowers and a few surprises.
This morning, while strolling about the garden, I noticed that my compost barrel was missing. Compost on the ground, and the barrel? Gone. It’s a mystery.
Earlier this week: Clean up on aisle two. Who spilled the molasses?
Rocky got a hair cut. He [...]
