My hint paid off!

Maggie, John and Debbie teamed up to get me two bottles! I'm no expert, but this stuff is so good. Sweet, but not too sweet--a buttery-caramel taste. And each sip lingers on my tongue, slowly dematerializing, or something. Very good.

Strawberry Shortcake!

Strawberries from the garden, Maggie's shortbread and a little cool whip!

All paid jobs absorb and degrade the mind.
- Aristotle

Birthday Present!

Last night Maggie and I went to Ravinia and saw Willie Nelson! It was my birthday present. Willie has the most amazing voice and is such an amazing person. The night was perfect!

And the garden keeps rolling along

Squash plot: Crookneck, Butternut, Pattypan, and Zucchini,
A baby crookneck
Eggplant, herbs, sweet peppers, swiss chard, kale, brussels sprouts, okra, and herbs are packed in this plot.
Chard, kale and brussels sprouts
Swiss Chard

More Garden Stuff

Here are some beets. Wouldn't eat one if you paid me, but they're cool. And I'll eat the greens.

Strawberry flower

Mmmmmmmmmm, Strawberry! My favorite berry!
Cabbage, broccoli, onions, lettuce

Harvesting lettuce