Category Archives: Living with the ‘other’ Ed

Never give a man on a mission to create the ultimate in energy efficiency internet access to your power meter. He calls me every time I turn something on and demands to know what I’m doing.

A Cover Dilemma

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Denise

Hi all, I’m having a terrible time coming up with a cover for my latest Kindle book, Almost Perfect.  If you haven’t read it, this is my “too Modern for me” book set in Regency Era Scotland.  Of course the … Continue reading →

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Hobbitses

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Denise

  It’s in!  The Hobbit Stove (that’s really its name) is installed, linked to the chimney and fired up.  It sits proudly in its little slate-tiled corner, all 18 inches by 11 inches of it.  The stoves are meant for … Continue reading →

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The @(!#!&!) Pump House

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Denise

Look at it. It looks so cute, so self-contained, so…efficient. NOT!  Our spring is presently turned off.  (I’m not sure how they do that, maybe divert it someplace else.)  It’s been off since February 26th.  The big tank in the … Continue reading →

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Bring!

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Denise

They cleaned the pond at my Scottsdale house and I came up here with lemon grass and watercress and two dozen iris plants to put in the ditch. “Bring, Sedona,” I commanded when one iris started floating away, and she … Continue reading →

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Did I Mention Ed is Brilliant?

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Denise

So earlier this month Kathy Klein of Danmala mentioned it was time to start tomatoes.  “How?” I asked.  “I thought tomatoes needed 70 degree soil to sprout.” “Oh, we keep them inside by our wood stove until they sprout.  Once … Continue reading →

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Waterwheels coming soon

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Denise

Here it is. The new deck that will house not one but two waterwheels. Ed says he’s going to cover this in the recycled plastic decking that won’t rot then put two tandem waterwheels in the larger space. The wheels … Continue reading →

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This year’s marmalade

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Denise

.The box of lemons and blood oranges is sitting on my kitchen floor. Right in the corner where I can’t miss it…or ignore it. It’s time for marmalade. Yes, but right now my hands look like the kittens got to … Continue reading →

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A Book Signing with Monica

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Denise

I just wanted to let you all know that Monica Sarli and I will be hosting a book signing at Changing Hands, 6428 S McClintock Dr Tempe, AZ 85283.   The signing starts at 7 pm Monday February 27th. She’ll … Continue reading →

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The Pond Gnome

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Denise

Paul and Barbi Holdeman of the Pond Gnome come today. They probably know more about Green water management than anyone else on earth. I want a duck pond that doubles for raising tilapia, the water from which I can use … Continue reading →

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A biodynamic planting calendar

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Denise

I bought a planting calendar.  I’ve thought about it for years but never wanted to be that structured about my gardens.  No more.  It really is time to get rigorous about what I’m doing or all I’ll ever have is … Continue reading →

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