Midwesterners are known for discussing the weather. At all times of the year, no matter what the skies are delivering up (or not delivering), you can rely on your friends and neighbors to bring up something weather-related.
Here we go again. That glorious, beautiful native plant – goldenrod – is being maligned in ways it does not deserve. It has endured decades, perhaps centuries, of being blamed for the sneezes and wheezes of those who have seasonal allergies.
It has been a stellar year for celestial events. One of the most thrilling took place in April, when we were directly in the path of a total solar eclipse. Fortunately, the skies were clear, and we got a breathtaking show when the Earth temporarily blocked the sun. I hope you were able to experience it.
Here is reprint of a previous column.
Monday of last week was a beautiful day. It had an early fall feel to it, just as it should, with cooler temperatures and bright blue skies. You know, the kind that provide the perfect backdrop to dramatic blooms like sunflowers.
Here’s an article of Kylee’s from the archives, September 9, 2015.
When we got married in 1975, our wedding florist gifted us with a lush philodendron, winding its way up a two-foot piece of bark, planted in a woven basket. Back then, I knew very little about what it takes to keep houseplants happy.
You can feel it. Summer is coming to a close. No, we are not done with hot weather yet – September can be brutal some years – but that local, temporary “climate change” has begun.
One afternoon last week, my husband summoned me to our pergola-covered patio to have me look at something. He often calls me out to see anything he finds unusual, amusing, or lovely to see. It could be a baby garter snake, the first bloom of a flower, or a beautiful sunset. He really loves his sunsets.
Many years ago, I read a book called, “Fearfully and Wonderfully Made,” by Dr. Paul Brand and Phillip Yancey. It left a lasting impression on me. As a believer, I knew the title for the book came from another book – the Bible.