Author Archives: youngholm

Arlin and Betsy are hard at work building the structure that will enclose our new composting toilet. Well, okay, Arlin builds and Betsy holds things steady. Sent from my iPad

Phil has begun the spring planting, with the able assistance of Arlin. Sent from my iPad

Our little lemon tree has done great this year. The lemons have been ripe for about six weeks now, and I’ve picked fifty or sixty and given most of them away. Now a few have started to drop, and new … Continue reading →

… to get a jury summons, my first since moving to California. Monday night, on standby, call on Tuesday. Tuesday night, on standby, call on Wednesday. Wednesday night, …. Oh well, at least they thanked me for my contribution to … Continue reading →

A question for those who are hip-deep in snow — would you trade if you knew you had to mow in February?

Look what Arlin made for me! I mean for us. It’s 4 by 8 feet, which allows for fabric cutting for shirts (Arlin) and quilts (Betsy) and all sorts of crafting. There is room for seating four when we hold … Continue reading →

……. are starting to warm up to each other. Not best buds yet, but at least there’s hope for a relationship. Sent from my iPad

Can’t even see the fire house or flag pole from my door. Sent from my iPad

Within the thirteen divisions of Narcissus, there are at least twenty-five species, with some debate on whether this number should be greater. The Royal Horticultural Society maintains a Daffodil Data Base that lists over 13,000 different named hybrids of Narcissus, … Continue reading →

This is Ella’s new avocation. She “hides” next to the olive tree and waits for a ground squirrel to appear or make a move or something. She hasn’t learned the Fritz and Chester full on running attack yet. She still … Continue reading →