The Caregiver’s Tales
Tiny essays on life, nature, grief and other things that catch my fancy in the Texas Hill Country. Here’s how it all got started.
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Course Correction
I make mistakes. Lots of them. Some worse than others. I made a mistake when I planted the Morning Glory and the Texas Red Honeysuckle too close together on the back fence by the Eve’s Necklace and Mountain Laurel.
Falling Blossoms
When a good wind blows, the air around the house is full of crape myrtle blossoms, little bits, blown from the big trees.
Play a Song for Me
Last year, today marked the 50th anniversary of my wedding. This year it’s just another day.
Quiet Time
I meant to go sit in the pool last night. Never did. Don’t know why. It’s funny how you can get an idea early in the day to do something, and when the time comes it just seems like too much trouble.
Never Too Late
Pro tip. When your big riding mower has trouble starting, check all the electrical connections.
The Hiccup
I’ve had a series of spirit lifting days, mostly filled with music, satisfying work, and good company.
What I See
There’s a flowerbed in the middle of the tif yard just off the southern porch. We used to grow tomatoes there. Now it’s home to a batch of schoolhouse flowers, wild onions, a lantana, two turks caps, a Mexican plum, a palmleaf mistflower, and johnson grass.
New Friend
I’m going to naturalize another weed to a role in the garden. Although, I doubt the plant will have any idea what’s going on. It will put down roots and grow.