I have no clue what I’m doing!

I have no clue what I’m doing!

Hubby and I have been watching a fascinating PBS Masterpiece series entitled:  Victoria.    I have been greatly enjoying this series.    It is about the life of Queen Victoria, one of England’s greatest monarchs.   Something I have found fascinating…
November 27, 2023Posted inLife Lessons
“I love you” post-it notes from God!

“I love you” post-it notes from God!

I was walking loops for exercise around my front drive when my attention was caught by this heart-shaped Cascara leaf.    “It’s an ‘I love you’ post-it note from God” was my immediate blink reaction!   I knew that my…
November 26, 2023Posted inWhat is God like?
November joys … Christmas trees!

November joys … Christmas trees!

Hubby and I have been in search of lodgepole pine trees.    But most garden nurseries in our area do not carry local/native plants.    Crazy, isn’t it!    However, last weekend we discovered the quaintest little garden nursey about 30…
November 24, 2023Posted inChristmas, Gratitude
The mess is beautiful!

The mess is beautiful!

Today’s background photo is from a few weeks ago, when the leaves were still falling.    I had just been out on the back deck the day before, sweeping all the leaves off  …  and the next time I…
November 23, 2023Posted inRelationships
November joys … Blooms out of brokenness!

November joys … Blooms out of brokenness!

My clerodendrum is blooming!!   I’ve had it two full years, and not once has it ever bloomed.  And now  …  right after I just about lost it completely  …  it’s blooming!    How is that possible?!?  The clerodendrum cutting…
November 22, 2023Posted inGratitude, Hope
Grocery store joys! #3

Grocery store joys! #3

I headed to the grocery store to pick up the items we needed for Thanksgiving dinner:  *  a small bag of potatoes  …  for fluffy Thanksgiving mashed potatoes!  *  a small bag of cranberries  …  for the cranberry…
November 20, 2023Posted inGratitude, Relationships
November joys … Thankurrito!

November joys … Thankurrito!

My son went out to lunch with his coworkers  …  and he sent me this photo of the menu board from the place where they went out to eat.   A Thankuritto!    That’s awesome!   I would definitely try that! …
November 19, 2023Posted inGratitude, Relationships
November joys … Beanbag chairs!

November joys … Beanbag chairs!

My daughter is having a spa party/movie night at her place!    And she invited me to come!   I’m so excited!   I’ve never been to a spa party before!    We’re all going to munch on tacos, make raspberry Italian-cream…
November 18, 2023Posted inGratitude, Relationships