Author Archives: Heather Hacking

Life is not quite settled at the new abode, but I can already feel that the change will be good. The paint is fresh. One truckload for donations, another truckload to the dump. I dusted each old household item before … Continue reading →

By Heather Hacking 07/17/2014 My stashed and saved treasures of 45 years have been sorted and stacked, shifted and shoved. Last week I spent every non-work hour cleaning the inside of the old house and this week I will focus … Continue reading →

Author: Heather Hacking hhacking@chicoer.com @HeatherHacking on Twitter This drought is making garden choices more confusing. From what I’ve read, we don’t know if we’ll get small, medium or no rain this fall and winter. Even if the sky suddenly gushes … Continue reading →

Heather Hacking Several weeks ago I was at a potluck/musical jam at the home of a friend. While all the strummers and singers were happily absorbed, I became mesmerized by the homeward journey of tens of thousands of pollinators. The … Continue reading →

By Heather Hacking Nope, I haven’t bought a house, but I’ve decided to make a not-so-giant move to the little rental house next door. The house isn’t any bigger, but it’s in a little better condition, and has a tiny … Continue reading →

Last week I was lamenting about the lack of bees in my yard. A backyard beehive would be fun, and perhaps fruitful. But those hopes were dashed after a conversation with the city’s code enforcement officer. Wouldn’t you know it: … Continue reading →

Author: Heather Hacking hhacking@chicoer.com @HeatherHacking on Twitter For some reason I woke up early one day this week. My long-time friends and family will attest that mornings aren’t exactly my thing. Somehow I get to work at 8 a.m. most … Continue reading →

April 24, 2014 Author: Heather Hacking hhacking@chicoer.com @HeatherHacking on Twitter Most of us have been around one of “those men,” who loses all focus of the rest of the world when a beautiful woman walks by. The neck cranes, sounds … Continue reading →

April 10, 2014 If you stay in one place for a long time, really wonderful things can grow all around you. Kathy Fiscus gave me a jingle recently and asked if I wanted to see her 60-foot rose bush. Indeed … Continue reading →

Several weeks ago I was at a potluck/musical jam at the home of a friend. While all the strummers and singers were happily absorbed, I became mesmerized by the homeward journey of tens of thousands of pollinators. The day was … Continue reading →