Author Archives: youngholm

Betsy’s photo of her creche didn’t come close to doing it justice. Here’s a close-up. Study it and learn. (Click the photo to enlarge.)

Got the tree up this afternoon on the corner of the porch. Arlin and Betsy put the lights and decorations on it. And Betsy put up her usual crèche. Sent from my iPad

Arlin found this on the Minimalists website and, with a new month approaching, and that month encompassing Advent, he suggested we play this little game together here on Dragonfly Ranch: “Find a friend or family member. Someone who’s willing to … Continue reading →

I hope Ella isn’t going to turn into another one of my $6000 free dogs. Right after I took her in to the vet for a full exam and senior blood screen last Saturday (ka-ching, ka-ching) because she is an … Continue reading →

No)Ella is about eight years old. She had lived since a puppy with a woman who recently died at age 89. She has had little contact with other dogs, spending most of her time in the house or in a … Continue reading →

The Meyer lemons are in full flourish Sent from my iPad

It’s like a technicolor wand has been waved and the world goes from beige to green overnight. Sent from my iPad