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From A Bird's View. . .
While attending a local Spring Open House,I was inspired to create a new look for my dining room chandelier.Using the faux twig branches that adorn my Lodge Tree at Christmas On Crooked Creek.I wound...
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Spring Floral Arrangement. . .
Welcoming Spring with a new "floral" arrangement!Like most of you throughout the U.S.,I'm still waiting and hoping for Springs arrival here on the Prairie!So~o~o. . .until Mother Nature decides that...
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Bread. . .
Bread. . .is the one food I can not go without!And, dear ones, this banana nut bread has truly gone straight to my taste buds!!!A true vision of loveliness. . .this is a light, heavenly taste of...
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Tea With A View. . .
Oh! Dear Ones,I'm so~o~o excited and filled with anticipation!!!My friend is coming to help me with my out~of ~door garden view.So~o~o. . .I've prepared a Tea for Two. . . with a view!!!Those who know...
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Tea With A View Menu. . .
Two of my favorite Seasons of the year areSpring and Autumn!So~o~o. . .can you imagine the thrill of Spring's arrivalthat goes through my being?As soon as the Spring cleaningOn Crooked Creek is...
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Breath of Fresh Air. . .
Some of my friends await Spring to enjoywearing their flip~flops. . .some to don their brightly hued wardrobe. . .but for me, On Crooked Creek,it's that first breath of fresh air!!!This is my first...
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Sky. . .
Kansas skies, On Crooked Creek, are the bluest during the Summer months!As a child, I remember lying on my back upon the warm groundand watching the clouds softly floating overhead.The hopeless...
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I've Gone To Pot!
Literally speaking, that is!In preparation for an upcoming programI'll be presenting at my Circle . . .I've gone to pot!I'm not the Gardener On Crooked Creek!That prestigious title goes to my Farmer...
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Haven for Birds. . .
Seems On Crooked Creek, this little 'blue bird' has decided to build her nest within my black lantern!I was sure I had shut the door. . .It's the third Wednesday!Time for Note Card Party @ A Haven for...
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Lil' Red Wagon. . .
Riding up the road. . . and down the hill. . .in my lil' red wagon are some of my fondest childhood memories!Our son, who turns 40 on Wednesday,enjoyed being...
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Thyme To Bloom. . .
Dear Ones,I do apologize for not having been around to visit!!!During this past week, I gave my presentation titled,Herbs ~ Edible Plants to my JOY Circle group!Whew!!!It was a lot of preparation...
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Two~by~Two. . .
Just one more thing in a very busy week On Crooked Creek. . .a Two~by~Two Dinner Group!For several years,the Fellowship Committee at our Churchplaced members of our congregation together in dinner...
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Pretty Peat Pots!
When it's time to divine those plants from your Garden or begin some Garden seeds anew,why not 'pretty~up' your peat pots? ? ?Before. . . These plain 3~inch peat pots were purchased at our local...
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Celebrating 40 Years!!!
Today,On Crooked Creek, April 24, 2013"Mr. Ed" and I are helping our son celebrate his 40th birthday!Our sons favorite cake is plain and simple. . .yellow cake with milk chocolate frosting.Since we...
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Tree. . .
Unfortunately, On Crooked Creek had an over~abundance of trees when we arrived here on this side of the Prairie 11 years ago.The unfortunate part is most of the trees were Cedar.I'm highly allergic to...
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Front Porch Pottings. . .
At last,our Winter has come and gone!!!So~o~o. . ."Mr. Ed" and I took advantage of the nearly 70 degree weatherand went potted plant shopping for the front porch!A "New Look" Dusty Miller with silvery...
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Oh, The Woes of Technology!
Dear Ones,Let me begin by saying that I apologize for any inconveniencethat my trying to switch from Blogger Chrome~ to ~Google +and back to Blogger Chrome may have caused for any of you!What a...
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spring. . .
The possibility of a Season might come to mind for many, especially after this unSeasonable Spring for 2013.But for me, since 1967 during my first visit,Bennett Spring State Park at Lebanon, Missouriis...
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May Day Brunch.. .
A May Day Brunch ~On Crooked Creekfor my dear friend, Julie and I.Since retirement,I am continually blessed with life On Crooked Creek.Now, the luxury of time allows for me to stay connected with...
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May Day Brunch Recipes. . .
Just in time for your upcoming Mother's Dayor Graduation celebrations, I'm sharing On Crooked Creek's recipesfrom our May Day Brunch (here) withYvonne @ StoneGable for On The Menu Monday!Garden...
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