A quick search of the Web netted these tips for saving water:In the bathroom:If you're taking a shower, don't waste cold water while waiting for hot water to reach the shower head. Catch that water in a container to use on your outside plants or to flush your toilet. Saves [...]

The itsy bitsy spider went up the water spout. Down came the rain, and washed the spider out.Out came the sun, and dried up all the rainAnd the itsy bitsy spider went up the spout again.Last Sunday it was not a good idea for spiders to go up water spouts. [...]

Habit: an acquired behavior pattern regularly followed until it has become almost involuntary. (Dictionary.com)<habits make life easier because they allow us to act without having to first consider whether or how to act. Take brushing your teeth for example. Most people don't consider how they feel about brushing their teeth. [...]

Isnt that wonderful!Even so, I was having too much fun to get in out of the rain.I decided I'd spend some time with my camera this morning looking for rainy day sights.

When the rain comesThey run and hide their heads...Unfortunately for Californians, when it comes to rain, we're always hiding our heads, in the sand that is.The financial meltdown, largely brought on by the depreciating value of homes is constantly in the news these days and a major source of concern [...]

And finally it has. Wonderful, refreshing rain. With apologies to anyone whose weekend/holiday plans were negatively affected by all the wetness, I hope we have lots more rain on the way.Oil/gasoline gets all the attention but I remind myself (and others) that we can live a lot longer without gasoline [...]

I'm reading Founding Mothers by Cokie Roberts. It is the story of 'The Women Who Raised Our Nation'. I've learned many things about the Revolutionary War that I never read in history books. For example, I didn't realize that it was common practice for wives and even children to accompany [...]

From where I was standing, it seemed as if the rainbow ended in the parking lot at the side of the old River House. I don't think I ever remember a rainbow appearing to actually end someplace I could have walked to.There was even a hint of a double rainbow [...]

I was asked recently to share my thoughts on how to keep lovealive or my secrets for a happy relationship and what it takes to maintain a good relationship. Here is what I came up with: There are three things I believe that are important to maintaining a good relationship: [...]

Those of us fortunate enough to be at the Apple Box this afternoon were treated to a spectacular sight; one of the prettiest and largest rainbows I've seen in a long time.Once again I was very happy to have my camera with me!