Even though the fear spawning from the virus is spreading, nature has a way of giving us hope. I was informed yesterday that our schools will be closed at least for the next 2 weeks. As a teacher, this

2 days ago, we were under a winter snow warning. Although we got 3 to 4 inches of snow (some areas a couple of inches more), schools have been out for 2 days. Ice is now a major factor. As a teacher, I

It has been awhile since I posted a blog on Steemit. My son got married and moved out. While I am very happy for him, well..... My husband is not well and not getting better. Additionally, I just turned

It is that time of the year when leaves are falling, the nights are getting colder, and animals are getting ready for the winter. Last night, a black bear decided that he wanted to eat my bird seed. I

Labor day is the last official week-end of summer. With all of the horrific events happening (shootings and killing sprees, a hurricane with it's unpredictable path, the failing economy, etc), I felt that

We have had so much rain lately. It's hot, humid, and when walking around, I get sticky very quickly. However, my garden is flourishing! These flowers just bloomed this weekend.

Not only are red raspberries delicious but the have many health benefits. They are high in antioxidants such as as vitamin C. They also have nutrients and minerals and studies show that they can lower

Day lilies- they are so beautiful but only bloom for one day: thus their name. The blossoms bloom in the morning and then they die in the evening. The stalks have many blossoms so they do bloom for several

Yesterday was father's day. I hope all of you father's enjoyed your day. Fathers are a very important part of children's lives. They nurture, support, guide, and discipline. The male figure is just as

The flowers in my garden are bursting out in color. I just had to share!

We have to make choices many times a day. Sometimes those choices are easy or simple choices. These choices really do not make much of a difference in in the over all scheme of things: do I want cheese

To all Mothers, I hope you enjoy your day. Take the time to do something just for you today. We spend our time doing for others. Even though every day should be mothers day, enjoy today.

As I was walking this morning, I was met with the the most beautiful picture. The flowers are covering the field and the forest floor. The aroma is amazing as well. Close up shots of the flowers: shades

My lilacs are in full bloom. Just a week ago, the bushes were covered in tiny buds. Today, they are beautiful juryand my backyard is filled with the most amazing fragrance!

My panseys are beautiful this year and add a spectacular burst of color in my garden.

My backyard is starting to wake up after the long winter.

My daffodils are blossoming. Daffodils are synonomus with spring and symbolize rebirth and new beginnings.

Spring. New beginnings, new life. After the long, cold winter, the signs of spring bring hope and promise. Day lilies popping up. Daffodils getting ready to bloom. Budding trees.

It snowed again last night and is now sleeting. The roads are icing over, no school today. Yesterday, before leaving school, I encouraged my students to work on the projects that they are completing today

Sunday night, North America and many other parts of the world will experience a lunar eclipse. This will be the only total lunareclipse this year for North America. Why is it being referred to as a super