I Spy a Potager
When Mr Chiots and I are out driving around, either locally or far and wide, I notice gardens – especially edible gardens or potagers. A few weeks ago we traveled to Indiana for a video project (more on that to come later) and I spotted this beautiful potager down the street from my friend’s home. It’s very well done, small, neat, well organized, bountiful, and very beautiful. Since my camera is always at my feet while we’re away from home, I snapped some photos to share with you.
Whoever cultivates this garden is doing a beautiful job. I’m sure it brings them much joy. A hearty thanks goes out to all people who cultivate their edible gardens out where people can see them as they drive by – it certainly bring enjoyment to many of us.
Do you look at gardens when you’re out and about? Have you ever stopped to take photos?
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K is for _____________
KNOWLEDGEABLE – I spend a lot of time reading & researching a wide variety of topics – as a result I know a lot about a lot of things. Most of this information is useless, but it give me a lot to think about.
KOOKY – silly, crazy, eccentric (of course interesting sounds better).
KEEN – I have a keen sense of smell and taste – which is good and bad. Good because I have a well developed palate, bad because I’m very sensitive to artificial flavors. My sense of smell is also very keen, Easter lilies for example are overpowering to me and give me a headache, as do lilacs and pretty much any other strongly scented item. Needless to say to perfume is used here at Chiot’s Run.
What words/phrases describe you that start with a K?
Who’s joining in:
Nic at Nip it in the Bud
KB from My Old New House
Chas from Heritage Acres Homestead
Erika from Our Homegrown Family
Candie from Finding My Roots
Louisa from The Really Good Life
Judy from My Freezer is Full
Xan from Not Dabbling in Normal and Mahlzeit
Amy from I Love Nubians, Make Mine Mini
Jaspanelle from Paganites
Greg from plot 52 is doing beautiful illustrations!
Lisa from Realisa Building an Authentic Life
Emily from Sincerely Emily
Joanna from Zeb Bakes
Misky from Misk Cooks
Compostwoman from The Compost Bin Tracy from Back to Basics
Whit from Knitty Whit
Patti from Poodlebugs
Teresa from Little Tidbits of Teresa’s Life
Susan from The Penless Writer
Lynn from Edging Toward the Good Life
Lynn from Edging Toward the Good Life
Join the Alphabet in August Flickr Photo Group – all my letter images will be in there if you want to use them on your blogs.
(if you’re joining in on your blog let me know so I can add you to the list and please link to the daily post here at Chiot’s Run when you post and a pingback will show up in the comments here so people can head over to read your words).
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J is for _____________
JOVIAL – not much of an cryer or a melancholy soul – laughing is more my speed.
JUDICIOUS – I think I have pretty good judgement – my life experience has given me a good foundation for making wise decisions. I definitely look to the future and try to plan ahead.
JUMPY – I’m easily startled. Probably because I’m always engrossed in thought.
JIGSAW PUZZLES – I find working puzzles to be relaxing and fun. In the winter we often have a jigsaw puzzle on the table for those spare moments.
JADED – because of some life experiences I can be a bit jaded in certain areas – perhaps I should say realistic more than jaded.
What words/phrases describe you that start with a J?
Who’s joining in:
Nic at Nip it in the Bud
KB from My Old New House
Chas from Heritage Acres Homestead
Erika from Our Homegrown Family
Candie from Finding My Roots
Louisa from The Really Good Life
Judy from My Freezer is Full
Xan from Not Dabbling in Normal and Mahlzeit
Amy from I Love Nubians, Make Mine Mini
Jaspanelle from Paganites
Greg from plot 52 is doing beautiful illustrations!
Lisa from Realisa Building an Authentic Life
Emily from Sincerely Emily
Joanna from Zeb Bakes
Misky from Misk Cooks
Compostwoman from The Compost Bin
Tracy from Back to Basics
Whit from Knitty Whit
Patti from Poodlebugs
Teresa from Little Tidbits of Teresa’s Life
Susan from The Penless Writer
Lynn from Edging Toward the Good Life
Join the Alphabet in August Flickr Photo Group – all my letter images will be in there if you want to use them on your blogs.
(if you’re joining in on your blog let me know so I can add you to the list and please link to the daily post here at Chiot’s Run when you post and a pingback will show up in the comments here so people can head over to read your words).
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American Gothic with a Twist
Mr Chiots and I are huge fans of the No Agenda Show with John C. Dvorak and Adam Curry. We’ve been listening since the beginning when it was kind of a food/wine show. It’s grown into so much more than that, now they deconstruct the news and world events. It helps pass the many hours we spend in the car when we go to weddings and keeps us up on what’s going on in the world. It’s informative, crazy and highly entertaining.
Adam and the lovely Miss Micky are out on the road traveling around the country on “The Hot Pockets 2008 Tour” and they just happened to stop by Chiot’s Run for a few days. We enjoyed chatting with them over a homegrown dinner about food and politics. Miss Micky even posted a few beautiful photos of the gardens at Chiot’s Run on their Facebook page. It’s always funny to meet someone you feel like you know from listening to them often. It certainly was a pleasure having the chance to get to know Adam & Micky.
You can’t let “Crackpot” come to your house without doing something a little crazy, so I had them pose out front of the cottage for an American Gothic remake. They happily dressed up and played along.
Have you ever hosted someone at your home that you never thought you would? Any great podcasts to recommend that you enjoy?
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I is for _____________
INTROVERT – not much of one for social situations or to get out & about – I’m an introvert through and through.
INTERESTING – I’d certainly say that I’m an interesting person. I’ve had a lot of life experience, traveling far and wide, seen many things and read a great number of books.
INDEPENDENT – probably because I’m an introvert I’ve always been a bit independent, doing things by myself and for myself.
INDECISIVE – it’s not so much that I can’t make a decision, but rather I’m fairly laid back about things and really don’t mind what ends up happening.
IN LOVE – Mr Chiots – need I say more?
IMPERFECT – As much as I’d love to be perfect I have to admit I’m not.
INDUSTRIOUS – You’ll always find me doing something, making something, starting a business.
INSTINCTIVE – I think part of being an introvert and being introspective give me good instincts.
What words/phrases describe you that start with a I?
Who’s joining in:
Nic at Nip it in the Bud
KB from My Old New House
Chas from Heritage Acres Homestead
Erika from Our Homegrown Family
Candie from Finding My Roots
Louisa from The Really Good Life
Judy from My Freezer is Full
Xan from Not Dabbling in Normal and Mahlzeit
Amy from I Love Nubians, Make Mine Mini
Jaspanelle from Paganites
Greg from plot 52 is doing beautiful illustrations!
Lisa from Realisa Building an Authentic Life
Emily from Sincerely Emily
Joanna from Zeb Bakes
Misky from Misk Cooks
Compostwoman from The Compost Bin
Tracy from Back to Basics
Whit from Knitty Whit
Patti from Poodlebugs
Teresa from Little Tidbits of Teresa’s Life
Susan from The Penless Writer
Lynn from Edging Toward the Good Life
Join the Alphabet in August Flickr Photo Group – all my letter images will be in there if you want to use them on your blogs.
(if you’re joining in on your blog let me know so I can add you to the list and please link to the daily post here at Chiot’s Run when you post and a pingback will show up in the comments here so people can head over to read your words).
