We get a winter like this. Blame it on El Nino or whatever you like, but in Oklahoma (and I hear parts of Texas), it is snowing …
White Christmases are highly overrated
A little, light, powdered-sugar dusting would be okay, but fourteen inches is a record breaker. I still haven't seen my mom for …
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Think we’ll have a white Christmas?
In Oklahoma, the weather outside is truly frightful. As I wrote before, we rarely have a white Christmas, but the blizzard of …
On the occasion of the Winter Solstice
For those of us with colder temperatures, or even snow, winter seems like it arrived a few weeks ago, but according to the U.S …
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Oh Christmas Tree . . . part II
As a member of the Society, and at our president, Carol's, informal request at the last virtual meeting, I'm pleased to share my …
Who knew there were crinum rustlers?
If you said yes, raise your hand so I can see it. I sure didn't. Of course, I know about the Texas Rose Rustlers. By now, who …
Frigid Friday
Welcome to Frigid Friday hosted by Mr. McGregor's Daughter. It's a balmy 25F in Oklahoma today, and we are supposed to reach a …
Why ‘Old Blush’ is also called Common Monthly
Some roses are simply easy to love. Rosa chinensis 'Old Blush', supposedly hardy to USDA Zone 6 (and definitely to Zone 7a), goes …
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Muse Day, December: Common Cold, by Ogden Nash
Common Cold By Odgen Nash Go hang yourself, you old M.D.! You shall not sneer at me. Pick up your hat and stethoscope, Go …
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Jumped in a pile of leaves lately?
When was the last time, you raked up a large pile of leaves, getting the heart pumping, and the other muscles working? Then, once …
Random end of season tomato thoughts
Last month, as I worked in the garden, picking the last of the green tomatoes, ripe 'Yummy' peppers and a couple of overlooked …
Here’s to a gluten & dairy free Thanksgiving
with a few survival tips and a recipe to boot! For those of us with food allergies and intolerances, the holiday …
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