This summer is not normal. Nope. Not at all. At least we're sort of thriving and some of us are still standing upright. Or blooming regardless of our position. Is it by chance or by choice that this summer isn't normal? The loss of life of one of our renters wasn't by our choice, perhaps… Continue reading Finding hope by chance and by choice
Tag: Cee’s Flower of the Day
A tickled pink gardening tale of sorts
As I watered my garden bed this weekend, I was tickled pink to notice nature taking its own course. The flowers are just doing their own thing. It's a good thing they do, 'cuz, um...well, I'm a novice when it comes to helping them excel in their surroundings. The morning glories have run amok and… Continue reading A tickled pink gardening tale of sorts
First month of empty nest – Success
With the onset of settling into an empty nest, I find the ability to keep track of time is more difficult. Each day blends into the next because there isn't the need to schedule around what the kids have going on or when they'll be here to visit. Today is the last day of June… Continue reading First month of empty nest – Success
Eye of the Tiger Lily
I love seeing this Tiger Lily bloom. Every year, I wonder if it will come back or not. When it does, I grab my camera and try to capture the beauty of the vivid yellow, crimson, red, and orange colors. It's a small plant and doesn't grow very tall each year. But it's strong and… Continue reading Eye of the Tiger Lily
Where friends and flowers meet
We met years ago when our two youngest daughters were in grade school together. Her quick to laughter moments and her quirky sense of humor both struck me immediately, and I was impressed. I just knew we could be friends. One of the most beautiful qualities of true friendship is to understand and to be… Continue reading Where friends and flowers meet
Flower of the Day – Potted Shamrock Oxalis Regnellii
Inspired by: Cee's Flower of The Day January 27, 2018 When you look at flowers, do you prefer to see them in bunches of the same flower, or a single bud?