Leaves. Leaves. Leaves. This Six on Saturday doesn't require much commentary. I'm back at home in Oklahoma but constantly looking at my phone and scrolling through the photos of fall leaves that we took last weekend while visiting Seattle. The six photos featured here were all taken on the Sammamish plateau. Take time to notice… Continue reading Six on Saturday – 10-27-18
Author: patch405
creating my own little patch of happiness in OKC
Celebrating Cooper
Food is one of the ways we love each other, and the table is one of the most sacred places we gather. ~ Shauna Niequist Cooper has been on my mind today – a lot. October 23 is a special day for him, but I will save that story for another time. Instead, my post… Continue reading Celebrating Cooper
Six on Saturday – 10-20-18
Technically it's still Saturday on the West Coast. You've heard the stories about Seattle and its rain. When I tell people that I lived there for ten years - that I actually lived there twice, by choice - I always get the looks and the verbal expressions concerning the endless rain. Yes, it rains. Yes,… Continue reading Six on Saturday – 10-20-18
Lifelong Learner
This past week, Brad and I took our daughter on her first official college visit (University of Oklahoma. Boomer Sooner.) Brad and I were in la-la-land as the tour guides spoke of the endless areas of study, the series of guest lectures, the research opportunities, the study abroad programs, the clubs and activities. We yearned… Continue reading Lifelong Learner
Six on Saturday – 10-6-18
Last Saturday, I spent the day on the campus of Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas, Texas. My son Cooper is a junior there, and Brad and I went down for Family Weekend. For those of you who aren’t familiar with this university, it is a beautiful campus in the middle of an urban setting.… Continue reading Six on Saturday – 10-6-18
Six on Saturday – 9-22-18
Seems like I haven't posted in forever. Life takes over and my garden has been neglected. However, I could not let the first day of fall go by without a post, especially since I could do it in the Six on Saturday format. Six things. In a garden. On a Saturday. 1. Ornamental Pumpkins. Well,… Continue reading Six on Saturday – 9-22-18
Creating A Home with Advice from My New BFF
Your home should tell the story of who you are, and be a collection of what you love. ~ Nate Berkus I often use the phrase “my new best friend” when referencing a kindred spirit; a person with whom I am instantly connected; with whom I share a common bond. Such is the feeling I… Continue reading Creating A Home with Advice from My New BFF
Two Ears of Corn
We are officially moving into the harvest season. I will have some successes, and I will have some busts. In order to learn and develop, I feel the need to document my efforts. Unfortunately, I start with a bust. My first corn harvest is dismal. I planted corn mainly for Brad. He grew up… Continue reading Two Ears of Corn
Six on Saturday – 8-4-18
For the last several weeks, I’ve spent Saturday morning touring other people’s gardens. I’m not one who can conjure up her own ideas. I typically need to see something, and then adapt it to suit my personal style. I like to see what vegetables and flowers other Oklahomans are growing. I am intrigued by the… Continue reading Six on Saturday – 8-4-18
Ladybug Liberation
Ladybird, ladybird, fly away home Your house is on fire and your children are gone All expect one, and that’s Little Anne For she has crept under the warming pan ~ Children’s Nursery Rhyme My love of ladybugs continues. Tuesday evening, I noticed that my yellow squash and zucchini plants were overrun with aphids. A… Continue reading Ladybug Liberation
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