Seeds from a forgotten past are often totally forgotten. We scratch our heads and accept the loss. Those seeds rarely make their presence known and are, in most minds, a fruit given up as lost. I rarely present guest authors on my website. But a wise, garden-gal friend shared her Continue Reading
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Savoring The Last Moments Of Summer
I am not “feeling” any Autumn vibes except for the early commercialization of pumpkin spice by retailers trying to drum up business. I am still savoring the last moments of summer as I wipe the sweat off my brow and other sundry places I’d rather not name. It is still Continue Reading
January 2025 Fur Baby Friday
January 2025 has brought with it some blustery, snowy, cold, wet weather. The kind of winter weather that makes you want to stay inside, be warm, and snuggle. Baby, it’s cold outside! For real! Pepper Girl decided that in her old age, she just wanted to cuddle up with her Continue Reading
The Best Christmas Gift EVER!
Can you believe that Christmas is less than a week away? Where did December go? Are you wrapping (no pun intended) up loose ends? Do you still need a few more gifts or a special something for a hard-to-buy person? Well… I got you covered! Give them the best Christmas Continue Reading
My Emotions Versus Being Still
There are days when my emotions get the best of me like anyone else. My emotions scream inside causing a myriad of physical responses that join in the chorus. All of which can hijack general common sense and any sort of hospitable response. Am I proud of it? Not one Continue Reading
How Do YOU Volunteer Through The Holidays?
How do YOU volunteer through the holidays? It is the perfect time to help those less fortunate during the season of goodwill. Remembering the less fortunate this time of year helps keep life in the proper perspective. Volunteering gives a reprieve from personal worries and allows a glimpse into another Continue Reading
25 Simple Autumn Pleasures To Brighten Your Day!
Didn’t God make Autumn beautiful? There are so many simple pleasures that brighten my day when the seasons change to Autumn. Here are 25 simple Autumn pleasures to brighten your day as well! Enjoy! God has given us the change in seasons, each with their simple pleasures to enjoy life. Continue Reading
Egg Day, Hot Weather, And Life~
Today is egg day and it sure is hot as blue blazes outside. Life doesn’t stop just because the heat index is higher than the temperature gauge on the back porch. My heart goes out to anyone who has to work out in this heat. All my flowers completely wilt Continue Reading
8 Ways To Help Your Fur Baby Weather Storm Anxiety!
My senior dog has terrible storm anxiety. Since the traumatic event of Hurricane Michael in 2018, she has developed PTSD symptoms in thunderstorms. Rumbly thunder that shakes the house seems like the end of the world to her. Florida is also known for lightning strikes, second in the nation behind Continue Reading
Married Valentines – Romance In Bloom!
Married Valentines must choose to keep romance in bloom. After years of being married, it is easy to slip into roommate status. Most people do not marry only to live “with” the love of their life but because they just “can’t live without” the love of their life. However, there Continue Reading