Author Archives: nancy

For the last couple of months I’ve been mostly focused on finishing tax returns for clients and their businesses.  I’ve also been trying to keep my Etsy activity alive and well.  And three or four weeks ago I began a stone-setting … Continue reading →

Posted on October 23, 2011 by nancy | Leave a comment

A bountiful crop of huckleberries

Posted on September 17, 2011 by nancy

Today is really October 23rd, but I’m posting this as of the day I took these pictures and picked huckleberries – September 17th.    We’ve had this huckleberry bush for maybe 25 years. It’s on the west side of our house, and it … Continue reading →

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There should only be one Hubbard squash in anyone’s back yard

Posted on September 13, 2011 by nancy

Oh my!  I think this baby is coming in at about 30 pounds!?  Thank heavens there was only one!  This Hubbard squash has had a select spot this year, sort of a trophy spot.  Perfect for growing and showing.  This … Continue reading →

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Manoa Lettuce in Bellevue

Posted on June 28, 2011 by nancy

I grew up eating Manoa lettuce in Honolulu.  It was the best fresh vegetable available, and almost the only one that was truly local. (In the stores even bananas mostly came from central or south America, even though they were growing all … Continue reading →

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I’ve updated the Portfolio on my Beadwork page today!  More to come….

Posted on June 22, 2011 by nancy | Leave a comment