Monthly Archives: February 2011

Better Late than Never

Well, I got our tomato, eggplant, pepper, and some herb seeds planted this morning, finally. It’s been another tough February, so we’re a little late again. This year we’re doing Heirloom Cherokee, San Marzano, Big Beef and Cherry tomatoes; Rosa … Continue reading

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New Favorite Facebook Page

So thanks to some friends, I’ve discovered a great new Facebook page – Rockford Rocked.  They also have a myspace page. Great memories from all the band days in Rockford in the 80′s and of course lots of great mentions … Continue reading

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All Loving Dogs go to Heaven

We love you Cody and we already miss you greatly. Our lives are better, richer, for having had the honor of you being a part of our lives. Your love was endless, selfless, enveloping. I know that you will wait … Continue reading

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I’m Not Here to Win a Popularity Contest

Well, things still seemed a little chilly at work again today, but I was super busy putting show flyers together for all our products, so honestly it barely registered until the end of the day. Everyone else who was there … Continue reading

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Hearts Day

Jim and I don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day – we try very hard to show our love for each other all year long, so today isn’t a big holiday for us. We are having ribeyes for dinner, with some asparagus and rosemary potatoes, … Continue reading

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I Don’t Suffer from Insanity

I enjoy every minute of it. Yes, our lives get a little insane sometimes, but thankfully Jim and I both have a great sense of humor. And when I’m not feeling so hot, as I haven’t in the last 4 … Continue reading

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Stomach Ugh

I am sadly the latest victim in the stomach bug that seems to be going around. At least, I’m hoping it’s just a stomach bug because it got so bad at one point that I’d convinced myself it was something … Continue reading

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My Super Bowl Review

Ugh. There, that’s my review. Okay, I have to admit that going into it I thought I’d really have to root for the Steelers. I mean, it takes a lot as a Vikings fan (and a Bears fan husband) to … Continue reading

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Summer, Delayed

Well, Punxsutawney Phil predicted an early spring, but if Park Seeds doesn’t get our damn seeds here pretty soon, summer may be delayed. We’re trying some new stuff again this year, like Chinese cabbage and habanero peppers. We’re also trying … Continue reading

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Super Bowl Sunday, Sunday, Sunday

Ah, the Super Bowl is finally (almost) upon us. Still torn between whether to root for the hillbillies or the rapist. Actually, Aaron Rodgers looks a lot like Chester the Molester with the mustache and beard, which is fitting then … Continue reading

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