My wife, Linda, and I just returned from a five-day trip to Colorado. We were there attending the graduation of my son Jonathan (third in a series; collect them all) from the University of Denver. We had a great time, and did any number of fun things, including visiting the Pearl Street Farmer’s Market, hiking at nearby Evergreen, and eating at what has become my favorite outdoor restaurant. As usual, on our visits to Denver, one thing in particular stood out for me: the intensity of the sun. It was certainly hot while we […] Click to read more…

Do you grow vegetables in your backyard? Me too. After all, nothing quite compares to the taste of a freshly picked tomato, especially when its total value is in the seven-dollar range, thanks to the cost of containers, soil, fertilizer, compost, and the plants themselves. Even so, it’s a fun activity that I look forward to every year. However, we do struggle with one problem: consistent watering. You want to water them every day, ideally in the early morning before the sun gets too hot. Easier said than done… Sometimes we forget. […] Click to read more…