by Brenda Erb Roberts | May 31, 2025 | Inspirational Blog |
Some Thoughts on Physical and Figurative Weeds It’s been a war of attrition between the critters and me for years. What was a rewarding activity has become a chore with little payoff. And so, I surrendered and put my vegetable garden on hold this year to invest my...
by Brenda Erb Roberts | May 15, 2025 | The Lighter Side |
Is This Really "Exotic" Food? My husband and I checked into a Toronto hotel for a short stay, but he felt unwell upon arrival. After sleeping for a few hours, he awoke and asked if I’d get him bread and butter from the hotel restaurant. That simple request began my...
by Brenda Erb Roberts | May 1, 2025 | Inspirational Blog |
Is it Treasure or Junk? For the uninitiated, this is a rototiller. It’s an open question whether it is a treasure or junk, especially since it doesn’t work. This odd-looking creature is for breaking up and loosening the garden soil before planting. The roots of plants...
by Brenda Erb Roberts | Apr 15, 2025 | The Lighter Side |
Can You See the Lizard? Can you locate the lizard lolling on the books decorating the fireplace mantel? It only took me two days! I laughed when I spotted the languid (rubber) creature staring at me. Grandchildren were here. We have travelled to faraway places in...
by Brenda Erb Roberts | Apr 1, 2025 | Inspirational Blog |
Come and See—An Exciting Invitation! “Come and see.” Those words seemed to zing off the page like an arrow shot from a bow and implant themselves in my spirit. Children have demanded that I “Come and see” as they sparkled with enthusiasm. I have said, “Come and see,”...
