-
Mother’s Day Reflections in 2023
“How did you make me, Mom?” my toddler asked. Someday he’ll get the full explanation, but since he’s only two-and-a-half I just told him about how I was pregnant. I said that he grew inside me, and that I had to make sure to eat plenty of nutritious foods and take my vitamins so he…
-
Thunder and Lightning
My toddler, like most toddlers, has a lot of questions. A lot of the time, I have an answer for him. When he asks why those trees have red dots on them, I can say it’s to let the tree trimming people know which trees need their branches trimmed. When he asks if there are…
-
The Best Houseplant for Beginners
While I don’t claim to be an expert botanist, I have managed to keep a handful of houseplants and succulents alive. I’m sometimes asked to recommend an easy plant to someone who wants to get one for the first time, and I always suggest the Peperomia obtusifolia, or “baby rubber plant.” I’ve had my Peperomia…
-
I Started a Blog
I started this blog because the name “Eberblog” came to me in a burst of inspiration and it was just too good to pass up. Okay, there’s more to it than that. I’ve actually been thinking about starting a blog for a little while, and coming up with a title so stupid it’s funny was…
The Eberblog 