Tag Archives: gardening

Personal Growth

Posted on March 3, 2023 by Tonette Joyce

Do you garden at all?  When I was in Colorado, I had a townhouse. It had a fair-sized yard, but the back was two-thirds deck and the rest was generally shady, which was great for the kids playing, but not great … Continue reading →

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Looking Back

Posted on June 3, 2022 by Tonette Joyce

    THIS WEEK:  At some point in your past, was there a year – or a significant period of time – that you consider your “favorite” time (or, at least, one of your favorites)? What was going on? I put … Continue reading →

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Guest: Author Laura Benedict

Posted on April 27, 2018 by Tonette Joyce

This week I would like to welcome Laura Benedict as my guest. Laura is a versatile, award winning writer whose work crosses into several genres. Thank you for joining us, Laura! I have yet to have the nerve to read … Continue reading →

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Posted on December 22, 2017 by Tonette Joyce

Today we are asked to talk about our favorite ways to relax. I don’t know that I ever truly relax. I have a lot on my mind. Sitting still is not relaxing to me. I am writing this in advance, … Continue reading →

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I Tippy, Tippy Toe Thru My Garden

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Tonette Joyce

[If you ever saw the great Han Conried on “I Love Lucy”, you’ll get the title.] We are discussing gardens this week…so much to choose from! I have vegetable-gardened only a few times. I had moderate success , but my … Continue reading →

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How Does My Garden Grow?

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Patricia Kiyono

Topic of the week: Gardens…do you garden? Any special garden come to mind? Any memories involving gardens? Any stories? When it comes to growing gardens, I have what is called a “Black Thumb.” With one exception, I have never been … Continue reading →

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Out With the Old,In With the New

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Tonette Joyce

Here we are in the beginning of 2014… and how did THAT happen?! I once wrote in a poem: As years go past, they travel fast, Though days can seem so long. But gee, this year, not even the days … Continue reading →

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