Harvest Time

Ah the bounty of my deck top garden...aka...three terra cotta pots with tomato plants. I have mentioned before the battle that is gardening in the high Sierra. The soil is slow to warm and critters are many so pots are my best option.  I am bent on raising something for the salad bowl myself.  We have a terrific Farmer's Market but I miss growing things on my own.  And even though the tomato plants weathered frost, hail and deer they produced fruit. And it was delicious in our salad last night.  Totally worth the fight.

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday to my sister - wonderful woman, sometimes wonder woman, mom, daughter, wife and friend. Many more sis! Love you more n' my luggage.

And Chili Dog. The best Blue Heeler in all of the Sierra turns two today. He is being showered with dog treats by his favorite eight year old. Lucky dog.

Marshmallow World

Living on the eastern side of Donner Summit in Truckee has many advantages. Terrific mountain views, deep winter snow and outdoor fun. When we get a big snow the whole landscape turns into a marshmallow world. The bluebird days that follow a big snow storm are the best. Kids love it, dogs love it and I love it.