We are having fall weather, and, believe it or not, I have been able to harvest some of my produce. The cucumber plants were producing for about 2 to 3 weeks at 1 cucumber every day, and now an occasional one still shows up. The tomatoes are turning red, and now it is their turn. Next it will be time to pick the green peppers. The only disaster was the sweet corn which failed completely. It appears that corn will not grow in that spot.
So a new plan for next year. One plant nursery had a picture of a postage stamp orchard on a 10 by 20 plot. That is the exact size I was using for the corn. They show how you can have 6 dwarf fruit trees in that space. Well that is my next challenge. I have ordered 2 peach trees and 1 each of apricot, pear, red and yellow apple. I'm real excited about the prospect of having my own little orchard. I turned over the soil with a garden fork that belonged to my father which must be over 100 years old. Then I plan to plant each tree in top soil as well. It will be interesting to see if it will work. I also have an animal sound repellent to keep the animals away, I hope.
With the national election getting closer, I would like to add a few points of my own. During the democratic convention our national debt went up to 16 trillion dollars. To me, I think we need to stop spending money that we don't have and increasing our debt. In the presidential election we have a choice between an financial expert or a novice who has to rely completely on others for advice. For me, you can't beat experience. We already had a reduction in our credit rating under the present administration.
Friday, September 21, 2012
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Ann Romney Speech
I was able to hear Ann's speech at the convention, and she did a marvelous job. It was very emotional, and there was not a dry eye tn the place. Even I teared up a little at home. The camera showed the audience wiping their cheeks from their tears. She mentioned that when they got married, they were still in college, and they lived in a basement apartment. Mitt worked for his church, and later he became a pastor. When he was governor, if there was a need, he would give them help. Then she added, " He is a genius."
All the reports in the paper that I saw afterward, did not carried these comments. She did such wonderful job of telling the story of their life, because they older people with grand children. To me that is a big plus.
Last night I was able to hear Michelle Obama give her speech at the convention. What a difference. She is much younger with school children but her presentation was not the best. She made an explanation of their family background, but she spoke very rapidly. I have heard a term, " Motor Mouth " well to me, that was her. If the people would applaud, they would miss a whole sentence. I'm old, 93, and for me that is deadly.
In my opinion, this election turns out to be between older and more experience, and younger using trial and error system.
Up date on gardening. I am having good success with cucumbers, almost one 8 inch per day, for almost 2 weeks, If things stay the same this should continue. Also green peppers are small, but each plant has one with blossoms for more. Cabbages have small heads, and the tomatoes are still green about ten per plant. The corn was a complete disaster, I'm planning an orchard of dwarf fruit trees instead for next year.
I was able to hear Ann's speech at the convention, and she did a marvelous job. It was very emotional, and there was not a dry eye tn the place. Even I teared up a little at home. The camera showed the audience wiping their cheeks from their tears. She mentioned that when they got married, they were still in college, and they lived in a basement apartment. Mitt worked for his church, and later he became a pastor. When he was governor, if there was a need, he would give them help. Then she added, " He is a genius."
All the reports in the paper that I saw afterward, did not carried these comments. She did such wonderful job of telling the story of their life, because they older people with grand children. To me that is a big plus.
Last night I was able to hear Michelle Obama give her speech at the convention. What a difference. She is much younger with school children but her presentation was not the best. She made an explanation of their family background, but she spoke very rapidly. I have heard a term, " Motor Mouth " well to me, that was her. If the people would applaud, they would miss a whole sentence. I'm old, 93, and for me that is deadly.
In my opinion, this election turns out to be between older and more experience, and younger using trial and error system.
Up date on gardening. I am having good success with cucumbers, almost one 8 inch per day, for almost 2 weeks, If things stay the same this should continue. Also green peppers are small, but each plant has one with blossoms for more. Cabbages have small heads, and the tomatoes are still green about ten per plant. The corn was a complete disaster, I'm planning an orchard of dwarf fruit trees instead for next year.
Friday, August 17, 2012
Congratulations to the USA for our teams in the Olympic games. They won the most medals, and that was no easy task. Several records were broken especially one in swimming by a 17 year girl in her first event. Remarkable, and she was all smiles.
How pleasant it was to see all the smiles and hugs for the winners everywhere. Winners would hug the losers, and it was pleasant all around. There were some tears for the losers, but it didn't last long because it was an honor to be there. All the entrants had to qualify to be there. Now for me, I never won any thing in athletics. It was more like some one has to be last.
It is so refreshing to see all these beautiful people from all different countries smiling and hugging each other in peace. I say that every time I watch the Olympics, because it is true. There were tens of millions of people that were able to watch these games which is also remarkable.
To change the subject, most of you know that I like to garden, and I can report some success. My cucumbers are doing fairly well, and they are delicious, That is the good news. My tomatoes are very tall, and so far I had one tomato. However there are many green ones coming along. This new watering system is working fine, and I do not need to water them. The cabbages are starting to head, and they look pretty good, The peppers are starting to bloom, so we will get some later. The really bad crop is the corn. There is too much shade for the corn to grow. I might have to change to something else next year.
I do have some beautiful phlox, white and purple, and I'm waiting for my order of irises to come for fall planting. I like flowers too.
How pleasant it was to see all the smiles and hugs for the winners everywhere. Winners would hug the losers, and it was pleasant all around. There were some tears for the losers, but it didn't last long because it was an honor to be there. All the entrants had to qualify to be there. Now for me, I never won any thing in athletics. It was more like some one has to be last.
It is so refreshing to see all these beautiful people from all different countries smiling and hugging each other in peace. I say that every time I watch the Olympics, because it is true. There were tens of millions of people that were able to watch these games which is also remarkable.
To change the subject, most of you know that I like to garden, and I can report some success. My cucumbers are doing fairly well, and they are delicious, That is the good news. My tomatoes are very tall, and so far I had one tomato. However there are many green ones coming along. This new watering system is working fine, and I do not need to water them. The cabbages are starting to head, and they look pretty good, The peppers are starting to bloom, so we will get some later. The really bad crop is the corn. There is too much shade for the corn to grow. I might have to change to something else next year.
I do have some beautiful phlox, white and purple, and I'm waiting for my order of irises to come for fall planting. I like flowers too.
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Why Would God Be Mad At Us ??
Could it be that God is angry with us as a whole nation ?
Of course He has many reasons. We have been identified as having a culture of death, however I have not heard of anyone doing anything about it. Just the reverse. A 24 year old crazy man shoots 70 people killing at least 12. This is the worst tragedy of this type in our country. This happened two days ago.
I believe that God gave Moses ten commandments, and one says not to kill any one. " Though shall not kill "
Before this recent tragedy, abortions have been killing babies by the millions.
Where are the moralists, the religious leaders, the Christian churches that are accepting this situation by their silence, They should be telling the truth that this activity is grave evil. I believe God is angry with our Christian nation as it continues to accept this evil of killing. I also believe that voting for individuals that promote abortion are guilty, to some degree, as well. White is white and black is black, Amen
The country as a whole has to return to the original morals that we had before, and start teaching the Ten Commandments again Because the violations are rampant, and the end is not in sight. . .
Of course He has many reasons. We have been identified as having a culture of death, however I have not heard of anyone doing anything about it. Just the reverse. A 24 year old crazy man shoots 70 people killing at least 12. This is the worst tragedy of this type in our country. This happened two days ago.
I believe that God gave Moses ten commandments, and one says not to kill any one. " Though shall not kill "
Before this recent tragedy, abortions have been killing babies by the millions.
Where are the moralists, the religious leaders, the Christian churches that are accepting this situation by their silence, They should be telling the truth that this activity is grave evil. I believe God is angry with our Christian nation as it continues to accept this evil of killing. I also believe that voting for individuals that promote abortion are guilty, to some degree, as well. White is white and black is black, Amen
The country as a whole has to return to the original morals that we had before, and start teaching the Ten Commandments again Because the violations are rampant, and the end is not in sight. . .
Saturday, July 7, 2012
Is God Mad At The USA ?
Is God mad at us? You would think that perhaps He is since all the terrible things that are happening to our country. Theoretically that this is not the case, because this is not the way that God does things. But now I am not so sure. According to the insurance companies, they say that this an act of God when a tree falls on your house. The Natural Law of God allows this to happen.
My thinking is that God created haven and earth and although He allows this to happen that there might be a way that we might have an influence on things. When Jesus was on earth, He said that God the Father will hear us if we pray. Could this be our problem ? Did we stop praying ?
In praying we can use informal or formal prayers. Informal is like talking to God as if was in the room. However formal praters have to come from memory. This could be a problem. Most Christians know the Lord's prayer or the Our Father, and the Hail Mary. We need to use these.
In my personal praying, especially while saying the rosary, that the part about Mary's womb was a bit annoying. I am a doctor of medicine, and I felt annoyed having to talk about part of Mary's anatomy. Also in teaching small children, that phrase is meaningless, Now that I am in my senior years and saying.my daily rosary, I needed to change those words. Now I am comfortable with the prayer. I would like to print the whole prayer: Hail Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with you
Blessed are you among women,
and Blessed is your Son, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us now and at the hour our death, Amen
Most people like it, it is easier to teach, more appropriate in meaning, saying that Mary had a son. I think it is a beautiful prayer, and we can use any words that we like.
My point is that we need to pray
My thinking is that God created haven and earth and although He allows this to happen that there might be a way that we might have an influence on things. When Jesus was on earth, He said that God the Father will hear us if we pray. Could this be our problem ? Did we stop praying ?
In praying we can use informal or formal prayers. Informal is like talking to God as if was in the room. However formal praters have to come from memory. This could be a problem. Most Christians know the Lord's prayer or the Our Father, and the Hail Mary. We need to use these.
In my personal praying, especially while saying the rosary, that the part about Mary's womb was a bit annoying. I am a doctor of medicine, and I felt annoyed having to talk about part of Mary's anatomy. Also in teaching small children, that phrase is meaningless, Now that I am in my senior years and saying.my daily rosary, I needed to change those words. Now I am comfortable with the prayer. I would like to print the whole prayer: Hail Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with you
Blessed are you among women,
and Blessed is your Son, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us now and at the hour our death, Amen
Most people like it, it is easier to teach, more appropriate in meaning, saying that Mary had a son. I think it is a beautiful prayer, and we can use any words that we like.
My point is that we need to pray
Monday, June 25, 2012
Gardening With A New System
This year I am having more success with my plants, because my son was able to set up an automatic watering system. It is working very well, and the tomato plants are doing very well. He only installed it for the tomato plants since we have 16 of them which is a lot if they grow. Last year we had the same number but we had only a few tomatoes. So this time we are making a few changes, and this irrigation is the main one.
My son Rick was aware of this system and was able to get the parts, It is a bit complicated, however he did get it working perfectly. This is all operated by the water, and there is no electronic parts or batteries. He has it set so that it waters each plant, and it gets 1 gallon of water in a 24 hour period. The water is given in small amounts through out the day. He has his in tubs, and his tomatoes are growing like crazy. All of them are full of blossoms and several have small fruit on them now in June. Mine are in the field, and they are smaller but have some blossoms. My location does not get as much sun, and they are much smaller. Stay tuned to see how many tomatoes we get this year.
Now for the rest of the garden
Next to the tomatoes, I have 8 cucumber plants. Now these have to be supported, so they are in 4 cages.
Next are 7 cabbage plants that some deer that started to nibble.
Next is a row of peas for pods. My daughter, Barbara, visiting me had a sample, the first produce.
Next are 9 sweet green pepper plants, one is starting to bloom
Last is my corn field which is about 10 feet square
Now I have to brag, because I planted these all by myself at 93 , almost.
Speaking of Barbara, she came from Minnesota for a visit which I appreciated very much, We had a wonderful lunch prepared by Hedy and her daughter, Nora. It was very pleasant. Thank you all.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
New Exercise For A 92 Year old
Would you believe this exercise is in the kitchen ? Yes, emptying the dish washer, and I am an expert. Let me explain..
The dish washer was invented about the year when our twins were born in 1956. That was a time when you had to sterilize the glass baby bottles. This had to be done by boiling the bottles in water. When I was reading the news paper I read about a home dish washer that is now available for the first time. This unit could do all the sterilizing for both bottles and dishes. I promptly called the store, and it was available. I was able to have it installed in our kitchen with no problem. From that time on we always had a dish washer.
Over the years I was able to load and empty on occasion but not very often at first. But now in my old age, I am in need to be active as much as possible. Living here with my son and his large family they needed larger bowls and heavy pots and pans. I volunteered to empty the dish washer.
I was surprised how heavy glass bowls are. Then stake them on shelves that are above my head. Also pots and pans and various grills that have to be stacked.
I find myself bending and lifting and carrying and walking all over the kitchen usually for 1/2 hour almost daily. I don't need to go to any health club, or pay any one a fee. Besides my school teacher daughter-in-law is happy that that is done. I'm making points that way too.
Needless to say that I'm happy to be here rather then in a type of home for old people.
The dish washer was invented about the year when our twins were born in 1956. That was a time when you had to sterilize the glass baby bottles. This had to be done by boiling the bottles in water. When I was reading the news paper I read about a home dish washer that is now available for the first time. This unit could do all the sterilizing for both bottles and dishes. I promptly called the store, and it was available. I was able to have it installed in our kitchen with no problem. From that time on we always had a dish washer.
Over the years I was able to load and empty on occasion but not very often at first. But now in my old age, I am in need to be active as much as possible. Living here with my son and his large family they needed larger bowls and heavy pots and pans. I volunteered to empty the dish washer.
I was surprised how heavy glass bowls are. Then stake them on shelves that are above my head. Also pots and pans and various grills that have to be stacked.
I find myself bending and lifting and carrying and walking all over the kitchen usually for 1/2 hour almost daily. I don't need to go to any health club, or pay any one a fee. Besides my school teacher daughter-in-law is happy that that is done. I'm making points that way too.
Needless to say that I'm happy to be here rather then in a type of home for old people.
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