Bumbling Into Spring

Bumble Bee Nesting Boxes

We decided to help the native bee population by making some nesting boxes

Added a vestibule for the bees and the back is the nesting area with vent holes

Added some straw and a little batting

The scientists in us included a plexiglass viewing opportunity 

And we added a landing rock in the time.  

Once the tree leafs out, this will be a perfect place for the bees.

Let's hope they come

Sunshine

Days that are gloomy, chill and wet

My brighten ere the sun has set.

When life seems dismal, don't despair;

Happiness may be waiting there.

Enjoying the sun in Napa Valley

The Curate's Egg

We have all heard the expression, "like the curate's egg-good in parts"

But do you know how it originated?

Well, it was derived from a cartoon showing a candidate for ordination having breakfast with his bishop.  The bishopexpressed the opinion that the egg the curate was eating was bad.

The curate, trying to be diplomatic replied, 

"Oh, no my Lord.  Parts of it are excellent."
~The Friendship Book of Francis Gay

St. Clement

Start Your Engines..........

Andretti Winery...lovely Tuscan feel

Welcome to Napa Valley

 Girls Weekend in Napa Valley

Started with premier testing at Chateau St. Jean

Pre-Napa Workout

Girls Weekend Coming Up

High School friends heading to Napa...need to get in the spirit!

Cutie Candle

 I saw this idea on how to use a cutie orange for a candle.  

Had to try...did okay.  Cutie orange peel, olive oil, match-viola!

I Lichen It To..............

Abstract Art

The Long Road Home

 A little ghost town on the edge of the world

Richmond, OR

Green With Envy

 Gorgeous greens along Service Creek Road