Monthly Archives: July 2011

Home Again!

Posted on July 31, 2011 by jzrart

I’m back again after a wonderful week away from the stuff of home.  I had planned on writing and continuing my exercise routine, but that didn’t happen!!  Sometimes it is very necessary to just sit back, relax and ride the … Continue reading →

Posted in Travels, Wise Words | 3 Comments

Getting Ready For A Breather

Posted on July 20, 2011 by jzrart

I’m getting ready to go on vacation.  We were planning on taking the dogs with us, but with temperatures predicted to be 100 degrees + on travel day and beyond, we’ve decided that they are much better off here at … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals I Love, Travels | 3 Comments

How The Garden Grows

Posted on July 17, 2011 by jzrart

I’m sending along a few photos of my garden.  We’ve had ample rain in the past few weeks and little of the typical, hazy, hot and humid weather we’re famous for. The plants are happy and so am I.  The … Continue reading →

Posted in The Garden | 7 Comments

I Can Hear You Now

Posted on July 12, 2011 by jzrart

It’s hot! I stick my head in the frig to gather ingredients … half an onion,  freshly gathered carrots, crisp red lettuce, cukes and one perfect avocado that I plan on tossing into a big salad for a cool and … Continue reading →

Posted in Navigating Through Life, stories, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

My City Life

Posted on July 9, 2011 by jzrart

For several years in the early ‘50s, when I was in elementary school, I lived on a quiet, tree-lined street in Huntington, New York, on Long Island.  The back of the house overlooked Jericho Turnpike, one of the main thoroughfares … Continue reading →

Posted in stories | 4 Comments

Wineberries

Posted on July 4, 2011 by jzrart

Every Saturday morning at 7 AM, throughout the summer, I head to the farmer’s market where I can find just about any seasonal vegetables or fruit I desire.  I usually pick up a dozen fresh eggs from pastured chickens or … Continue reading →

Posted in stories, wonderings | 5 Comments

Once Upon A Time …

Posted on July 1, 2011 by jzrart

In June, 1965, a week before I was married, I graduated from college with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education.  I weighed 104 pounds and wore a size 4 wedding dress. You could say I had an eating … Continue reading →

Posted in Navigating Through Life, stories | 9 Comments