In winter tomatoes are hard, cold, slightly PINK things.  A shadow of their genetic selves and we HATE them.  But every summer we LOVE them.  Then they're juicy, red, and full of life!!!

I blogged earlier here about ripening them in winter.  My 4 pack of those especially cardboardy ones (the cheapest you find at the grocery) on my sill now for several days.  The color is changing, but still I haven't gotten the excellent results I so hope for.

But I do know that refrigerating these so-called "fruit" gems ruins them for sure. 

What are your experiences with tomatoes in winter?  I'd love to hear.

Hello there!  Today was laundry day.  It was piled up, literally!  The washer is not in the best condition so I'm hoping it holds up.  With 6 in the family, it takes a beating - especially when the seasons change.

Last night it was a red sky.  This morning too.  I wonder if that saying applies:

"Red sky in the morning - sailor takes warning.  Red sky at night - sailors dellight."

Oh well, it was beautiful each time.  The paint box of God never ceases to amaze me.  His creation is so lovely.  I especially love trees!  They stretch their arms up to heaven.  And the birds love to rest on their branches. 

Have a good day!

True Grit!  The remake.  Saw it with my 6+ foot son.  It was good; I didn't even fall asleep!!!  (My usual behavior when I sit down, believe it or not.)  Worth seeing, even if you loved John Wayne in the original role of Rooster Cogburn.

A beautiful (if cold) day here in PA.

Today April (and we) went to a cardiologist near Hershey, PA.  It was a difficult trip - the drive, and the news.  Not unexpected, but still difficult.  The people there were amazing, however.  It was a good place to be, and the people were so kind and considerate.  Our April did very well and was very grown up about it all.  April has Downs Syndrome and a serious heart problem. 

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