John McDonald

Have you ever gotten the feeling that most of our big picture problems stem from a tendency toward trying too hard?

Research keeps pointing to the beneficial aspects of getting dirty – and now it looks like occasional contact with soil can help you solve problems faster while experiencing less stress overall. Everyone who enjoys gardening and yard work lets out a collective: “DUH!”

Spotted a relatively large garden snake – its definitely a few sizes larger than most of the ones we usually see around here.

My sleeping patterns never quite synced up with the rotation of the sun, but at least now I recognize that there’s actually some predictability in my odd 25 hour days.

Yes, this is a food post… sort of. I need these weeds gone so I can expand the vegetable garden! At least with more attempts, there might be some food left over after all the plants that manage fail under my brown thumbs.

The cold winds find their way south early this year. Another summer is gone and the reminders of winter have arrived.

A massive golden orb weaver has set up a web outside our house, by the backyard fence. Here’s a few shots of the huge spider and some shots of other related arachnids that still make it look small.

August 30th – the worst time for an air conditioner to break down?