Trading Trowels

 

Trading Trowels for Tales: From 33 Years in Gloves to Bookish Groves

Ah, retirement. Some envision lazy mornings by the pool, others tackle globetrotting adventures. Me? I swapped my gardening gloves for writer's mitts, trading in soil samples for stanzas and trowels for tales. After 33 years cultivating landscapes, my thumbs now itch for the click-clack of a keyboard, my mind fertile with stories instead of flowers.

And wouldn't you know it, those stories have bloomed into five delightful books, ready to fill your shelves (or digital libraries) with laughter, wonder, and maybe even a sprinkle of garden wisdom!

From Dreams to Toasty Delights:

• "A Scribbler's Dream": Dive into a poet's paradise, where words dance from the page and characters whisper secrets from dusty libraries. This poem and short story collection is a love letter to the written word, a celebration of the ink-stained souls who paint worlds with their pens.
• "Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of The Talking Toast": Buckle up for a hilarious romp through existential dread with a side of breakfast philosophy. Imagine a talking slice of bread, not your average burnt offering, but a Socrates in a toaster, questioning the meaning of life (and the perfect crispness level). Laughter guaranteed!

Building Backyard Bliss:

But fear not, green thumbs! My passion for the great outdoors didn't wither with my gardening boots. My How-To Guides –Patio Laying, Timber Decking, and Building a Pergola– are proving quite the horticultural hits! They're like having a seasoned landscaper by your side, guiding you through every step of crafting your backyard oasis, from choosing materials to conquering pesky slopes.

So, whether you crave literary adventures or DIY backyard bliss, my books are ready to bloom in your life!

• Grab your copy of "A Scribbler's Dream" or "Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of The Talking Toast" on Amazon or Draft2Digital for a literary feast.
• Transform your yard into a paradise with my How-To Guides, available on the same platforms.

Remember, it's never too late to cultivate new passions, whether it's exploring worlds of words or building your own backyard Eden. So grab a book, a trowel, or both, and let's get growing!