Sick. And with a cough that leaves my ribs aching and my head throbbing. But, in this cup, a healing balm.

Herbal tea. It really is helping. My Jesus, I love thee. With honey and lemon.

Winter Houseplants

In the summer, I move my houseplants outside to the courtyard and neglect them as they thrive.

In the winter, I bring them to the dining room, which has the most space by the windows. I can't help putting the baby spider plants in their own pots, even though I really don't have a need for six spider plants. I snip off trailing vines and pop them in vintage milk bottles to take root, though I'm not sure I need more of these varieties either.

And, look! Down on the bottom shelf! My Christmas actually bloomed. I was never sure she had it in her.

Van Full of Beef

...to be turned into a Freezer Full of Beef... ...to be turned into Bellies Full of Beef in the coming year.