My response to Jason Edmunds’ A Taste For Life prompt — My life, my photo, my story. — When I began writing on Medium I decided to use mostly my own photos and write as if I were having tea with friends. I’m not a photographer and nothing about me is fancy. Family and friends stopping over for a cuppa and chat — are me. Jason Edmunds visits…

I did not have any cake. But I had a great time hanging out with my foster daughter’s mom and siblings.

Our very own Juneta Key has openings. I can’t believe it! Juneta went through my Gramma Frog story and identified what I needed to do to…

Are you noticing lots of hearts? Yes, it’s me, commenting on your stories. Two weeks ago I injured my right eye. Monday I injured my left eye! I was working with lime and iron to make a concoction for my grapevines. So, as the pain got worse, I was afraid…

How is it certain pieces pop up on our Medium feed? I usually ignore them because I’m always behind on…

My Mid May garden is filling out and showing off her early blooms — all easy plants to grow — Are you out in your garden every day to enjoy the changes? I’m out first thing in the morning. Being out of shape — me, as well as my tiny garden; it’s taking a long time to get spring tasks completed. I just do what I can. I weed until…

I think of the foster mother I went to live with when I was 15, as my mother.

Dear Martha,

Sorry you lost your bees. There are herbs you can plant around your beehives to help protect against mites — I’m sorry you lost your hive last winter. Don’t get discouraged. Yes, there are herbs you can plant around your beehives to help protect against mites. The two most effective herbs are thyme and oregano. Both are easy to grow in the ground and in containers. Thyme is the stronger…