It's a happy month for me. Don't get me wrong, as things can go haywire on any given moment, but good things are happening.
Back in 2015, I posted about some writing adventures. At that time, it was 11 years ago. You can read about them (it's a short post) HERE. It feels like I put writing to the pasture long before that year, but....
I used to freelance many years prior to that, but put it all aside to raise the kids, and run the household (one was in about 4-5 school sports and activities - softball, basketball, you name it!). They were all active in something - school plays, band, sports, etc. In other words, we were a very active family, so I put my writing on hold. It wasn't on purpose. It just happened.
Well, back when I had surgery last December, I decided to enter a poetry contest that was local. I did not win the top prize, but my poem is printed in a book (have yet to pick it up). Not long after that, another writing contest plopped into my lap, and guess what? I won the adult short story. It will also be printed into a book. I have obtained that book yet either. I was given a certificate and a gift card.
I'm very excited about this happening again, and hope to keep moving forward. It'll be interesting, with squeezing in writing time, with putting in a garden and so forth.
Today I am joining Sandra with Diary of a Stay at Home Mom. I'll link up later when she posts.
The weather . . .
Our temperatures are rising to the upper 80's during the daytime. Perfect to dry up the vegetable garden and start planting soon.
Flowers are getting planted, with more upkeep being done with the flower beds.
Possible thunderstorms in the next few days. Sigh. It may or may not delay planting.
Right now I am . . .
Drinking coffee and posting this. Actually listening to the news to check on the weather.
Thinking and pondering . . .
How many canning jars do I need for two people?
How I am feeling . . .
Sluggish. It's hot here, and there is a lot of outdoor work to do this month.
On the breakfast plate . . .
Scramble. Butternut squash is going in the next breakfast meal.
On the dinner plate . . .
Have not decided yet. It may be "too hot" to grill burgers later.
On the menu . . .
Trying to making up a plan, but it may not happen until tomorrow. Asparagus is on the list, as we are getting more from the garden.
On my reading pile . . .
On the TV this week . . .
-watched Gina Carano/Rhonda Rousey fight (MMA), was a very short fight, and can't believe I stayed up late to watch it.
-honestly, whatever looks good, but most evenings we have very little TV time (now that the weather is not bitter cold). I do have some DVD's to borrow from the library.
To-do list . . .(for the week and in no particular order)
-put dishes away (too tired last night)
-laundry
-weed flower beds/plant
What I am creating . . .
I just started a crochet project for someone (last order I'm taking). It's with black yarn, so it's been a "porch" project with good light.
From the camera . . .
Chive blossom update. I dehydrated some chive blossoms, and ground them into a "chive powder" for a seasoning. I did this last year, and it was fantastic on many dishes.
Smaller chive blossoms dry faster than larger ones. You can remove the flowers first, but my smaller dehydrator has larger holes.
Devotional, Prayers, Bible Verses . . .
Lots of people needing prayers in our area. Brad (old school friend) is grieving as his father passed away. Shelly (another friend) is grieving as one of her brother's passed away. An old classmate was found dead in his home.
Happy Homemaker Monday © May 2026 by Kristina at Pioneer Woman at Heart
