Newcastle Living Magazine - August 2022
Blackberries – Friends or Foes?
May 25, 2022 | Day 25: Progress
Progress is a tricky word because people define it differently. I think of the progress in my neighborhood, and it brings to mind torn-up streets and sidewalks. They were demolished to install fiber so we can have faster Internet at home. When I drive past the construction zone at the bottom of my hill, I... Continue Reading →
May 24, 2022 | Day 24: The Scene Outside My Window
The scene outside my window is GREEN! Although it's a gloomy day, weather-wise, the first thing I see is the locust tree branch that hangs precariously close to my window. Its leaves are bright yellow-green, and they spread outward like fingers on an open hand. Beyond that, I see the golden buttercups that dot the... Continue Reading →
May 22, 2022 | Day 22: The Color that Caught My Eye!
Today the color that caught my eye was PURPLE! After being out of town for a week, I checked my garden this morning to see if any irises had bloomed while we were away. I was happy to see that a purple iris had bloomed and stood tall in a raised bed next to our... Continue Reading →
May 20, 2022 | Day 20: London’s Fairy Garden
I recently visited my in-laws in Grand Junction, Colorado, and while I was there, I had such fun creating a fairy garden with my niece, London. The weather was hot and sunny, and the grass and flowers were in bloom. We enjoyed walking barefoot in the yard as we set up homes for fairies and... Continue Reading →
May 19, 2022 | Day 19: My Favorite Flower in May
My favorite flower that blooms in May is the bearded iris. It's my favorite flower because it is my mother-in-law's favorite flower, and it was her mother-in-law's favorite flower, too. These flowers are colorful, have a sweet fragrance, and require little care. The soil they grow in is unimportant. They grow in full sun, arid... Continue Reading →
May 15, 2022 | Day 15: Possibilities!
Possibilities are everywhere. You just need to know where to look. Sometimes, a good friend can help you unlock opportunities in your life that you hadn't seen before. I remember last summer I went to Mount Rainier for an afternoon of hiking with a friend. I had been feeling bogged down and out of sorts,... Continue Reading →
May 11, 2022 | Day 11: Something I Want
What is something I want? That's a tricky question. As far as material things, a couple of things come to mind, such as some outdoor furniture to put by my front door to create a welcoming environment. I want to sit there, drink my coffee, and listen to the birds' songs. I also want to... Continue Reading →
May 10, 2022 | Day 10: Sunshine
Sunshine. This word evokes instant happiness in me. It brings to mind blue skies, warm temps, and flowers and trees in bloom. I live in the Pacific Northwest and sunny days are not as common here as in other places. Sunshine invites people outside to walk their dogs, ride their bikes, and chat with friends.... Continue Reading →
How to Make a Springtime Nature Box
Ahh, May brings some of the prettiest days! I love to get outside and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. As the weather warms up, it's fun to explore, and special skills aren't necessary to find valuable treasures.
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