I know that what I am about to write here will undoubtedly fall on deaf ”ears”. However, since working on my family history, I am beginning to believe that we as a nation are missing out on much of what is real and true about who we are. I am forever grateful that my Aunt [...]
A more wonderful and satisfying day I could not have imagined. That was my birthday. A day of total selfishness. And selfish I was. I enjoyed breakfast with a treasured friend, spent some of my birthday money on Matthew Henry’s Commentary on the Whole Bible, worked in my back garden and added a few 70% [...]
The weather today in my neck of the woods: Hot and very, very humid. Had to transplant some plants the past few days as the afternoon sun is really taking it’s toll on Full Sun tolerant plants. A simple pleasure: Talking with my best friend. I am thankful: That Mr. John and Miss Sam survived [...]
The weather today in my neck of the woods: Hot and humid with mid-afternoon thunder boomers. A typical summer day to celebrate the official First Day of Summer. A simple pleasure: Homemade iced coffee brewed to perfection. I am thankful: That although she is being forced to go (the perks of being THE PARENT), I [...]
See how my In Real Life garden grows………… My very first Hibiscus. I am a proud Momma. My very first attempt at a container butterfly garden. I created two of them. And into each garden a snake must slither…and leave his skin behind. Ewwwww. My Topsy Turvy Cherry Tomatoes are bountiful. More of my Topsy [...]
The weather today in my neck of the woods: Very very very humid!!!!! Heat index was around 110 yesterday. No working outside unless I can manage to roll myself out of bed around 5:00 am. Not happening. A simple pleasure: Going to the library. I am thankful: That because of my faith and intense therapy [...]
I woke up this morning treading in some troubled waters. I found myself yearning to talk to someone about these deep dark thoughts that began to churn up from within what has long since been a relatively peaceful part of me. Yet, I am human and have my moments. This morning was one of them. [...]
The weather today in my neck of the woods: Hot and humid. Too hot to be outside gardening anymore. Although I did yesterday morning…just straightening and pruning…and of course watering!! Can’t wait for the rainy season to fill up that rain barrel. A simple pleasure: My quiet time in the morning. I relish it. I [...]
