Death Isn’t Funny
I have been thinking of that day a lot.  A day that no one should have to think about… but we do from time to time.  The day of our own death.  The day that will end our days on this earth and depending on your beliefs - begin a new life.  Some will think that I am thinking these thoughts because of my upcoming 30th birthday… but that is not true.  Ask me again at 32 - that seems to be the age that the males in our family pass away… so ask me again then. No, I guess I have thought about it more and more because I have been thinking about my Brother more and more.  Sadly, my thoughts of my Brother and death seem to go hand in hand still - since it is still

Our First Year To Garden Eggplants
Like a girl fresh into college, this year we tried a few new things (what a great first line eh?).  One of those new things - eggplant.  When we moved into our first home, there were some already growing, but hell if we knew what to do with them.  So we gave them away, and never really thought of them agian.  Well this year we picked one up that was on “clearance” - it is always funny to talk about plants on “clearance” but still - we think we are saving the lil guys when we pick them up.  Or at least that is what we tell ourselves anyhow.  Any reason to get a new plant eh? So with eggplant planted - we sat and waited.  And waited.  And so on.

Positive Pepper Picking
Long time no see… Let’s just get past it right now, it has been a while - but big damn deal right?  We all get busy, we all have things come up.  We did. But the garden still grows.  We have mistreated it, yet it still grows.  Especially the peppers, they are going crazy.  We have been picking them pretty much all year, but with lots going on this past month - we saved them all and harvested all at one time. Here is a picture of our pepper harvest… No, your not seeing things, and