Growing Up Hilt

A blog written by Wendy Hilt that features interesting "To the Hilt" stories & thoughts on "Being Hilt." It's a preview of the book, "Growing Up Hilt." The book chronicles 50 years of challenges in an amazing sales career with bipolar disorder as my SUPER-POWER.

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Growing Up Hilt Growing Up Hilt: A Journey with Bipolar as a Super-Power

My Journey My Journey

My True Love My True Love

I Dreamed of Mom Last Night I Dreamed of Mom Last Night

My “Little” Brother Chris My “Little” Brother Chris

Radio Rockstars Radio Rockstars

My True Love My True Love

My Career in Pictures Career Photos

Family Cardinal Events Family Cardinal Events

Bipolar People You May Know Bipolar People You May Know

Words of Wisdom I Can’t Ignore Words of Wisdom I Can’t Ignore

Floating the Current Floating the Current

Family Photos Misc. Family Photos

My Sanctuary at Home My Sanctuary at Home

Flowers, Flowers, Flowers Flowers, Flowers, & Flowers

My Makanda Garden My Makanda Garden

My St. Louis Garden My St. Louis Garden 2002-2010

2025 Update 2025 Update

Additional Writing Additional Random Writing

Recollections Recollections

My Makanda Garden

Yes, I’m quite the hoarder. I love what I love, and that is generally more than just flowers. You can’t visit my she-shed without seeing my brand of the philosophy of life. I also like shiny things and bright colors. We’ve added a lot to our establishment this year including the greenhouse. Enjoy!

Photos of 2025 She-Shed and Landscaping.

I have been gardening since I was a child. My dad thought it was a good idea to plant a two-acre garden and rows and rows of potatoes. We were expected to do the weeding and picking.

When I bought my first home I remembered gardening at the farm. I swore that I would never grow vegetables again, and with the exception of a few cucumbers, I’ve stuck to that growing only flowers and a little weed.