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It was years ago when I was talking with, Larry Gunderson, a neighbor who was involved in rodeo at the time. I asked him how it was going. He said it was going well, which, from what I gather from rodeo folks, equates to “currently not in the hospital.” Larry then gave a painful account of all the bones, ligaments, and joints that had been broken, torn, or sprained due to his rodeo career. It was a spectacular list which suggests it takes a special breed of person to be in rodeo and I like to think I would have given it a go too. After all, I had cowboy boots, a cowboy shirt for the first day of school, and rodeo experience when I was just a little kid. What I didn’t have was a horse.

Meteorologically minded people are calling 2025 the year of the flood. National Weather Service records indicate it hasn’t been this wet since 1986. Powerful floods have hit places like Texas and we’ve seen a few deluges, too, but luckily not as badly as those places down south. The culprit is increased humidity pumping into the U.S. by the Bermuda High.

Blueberries are out in full force when the weather warms. Blueberries are delicious freshly picked, and can be topped with some light cream for a refreshing dessert. Blueberries also are equally at home baked in muffins, breads and cobblers.

Homeowners enjoy gardening for many different reasons. In addition to adding beauty to a property, gardens can offset grocery costs by yielding tasty produce. They also offer important habitats and food sources for both insects and animals.