Showing posts with label Gardens. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gardens. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

ODDS AND BODS FOR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD, 2026

You can enlarge any of the images below for clearer details.

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My neighborhood squirrel and I were having a chat this morning. We both agreed on this one.

2.

I am, is it because of this weather? Well maybe but…
3.

I read the weather forecast for later.  

4.

For the cat lovers…

5.

and for the dog lovers…

6.
Case in point and another memory. Years ago, when we had our beloved dog Bridgette, Gregg came back from a business trip up north somewhere. He had been given a packet of beef sticks from a client, who told him these were the best he would ever taste. Gregg agreed with him, bought and tucked a packet into his suitcase. Noticing Bridgette salivating after he returned home after unpacking his suitcase, he put the packet on top of the dresser draw in our bedroom, as far back as he could. It was a very high chest of drawers. Hours later after we returned from a shopping trip, and dear other half went upstairs, I noticed Bridgette acting a little oddly. From the bedroom I heard, “What the heck?” Torn wrapping was found all over the bed and on the floor. He came down, showed her the evidence and said, “Bridgette, what did you do?” Usually she would follow him upstairs but this time she stayed by my side. Her ears went flat on her head and she looked very guilty. We never yelled at her and we didn’t this time either. She was a nervous dog, a black lab/Dalmatian mix, and we were the third family in her life, having been shipped back to the pound by previous owners. Animals follow their instincts, especially when food is around, and it was a reminder. We should have put them away more securely. A while later I saw her get on the end of our bed, stretch across to the dresser with her paws resting on the top, just nosying around. Maybe a beef stick had been overlooked but no, she had been very thorough. Another lesson learned by the humans, where there’s a will, there’s a way. 

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I finished another jigsaw puzzle on my iPad.

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Are you a….? 

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Yes I am and what a lovely word this is.

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A few wise words.

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but also, don't forget that at times you should...

12.

13.

Cleaning solutions are always interesting. I have not tried them yet but always save with that thought in mind. Next time, I intend to do a small patch first, to see if it works okay.

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My dream cottage…

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with a pretty dream kitchen and dining area.

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A cozy nook…

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and a place to rest my head.

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Anytime works for me but his question is...

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Somewhere I would love to have this window set-up.

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Then there is its own secret garden.

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We are going to have to fit this in somewhere.

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How about a recipe? (Non-tried but they are on my to-make list.)

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This would go very nicely with the soup recipe.

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Almost time to go but first...

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All for now!

Thanks for stopping by and 
I hope you catch some joy today.








As you can see above, I have numbered each image with any words and below you can translate them by using my translation widget on the right-hand side.


1.
“Good Morning - May today greet you gently and give you plenty of reasons to smile.”

2.
"Coffee first, because a good day never started with a spinach smoothie."

3.
 "I am really a happy little hermit."

4.
Snow clearing early, sunny this afternoon with a chance of tea."

5.
"Van Gogh's cat."

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"Dogs will love you more than any person. But they'll also steal your sandwich."

7.
"Sunday morning in a rescue home...Can't get up...too many foster animals need snuggles."

8. 
"Art by Eleonora Andare."

9.
"Librocubicalarist - noun
a person who reads in bed"

10.
"Gunnen - (n) the Dutch word means to find happiness in someone else's happiness, because that's how much you love them."

11.
"One of the most sincerest forms of respect is actually listening to what another has to say."

12.
“Expresso yourself - as in Express yourself, a little play on words.”

13.
"Your worth isn’t measured by what you have, but by how you treat others. We arrive with empty hands and leave the same way.”

14.
"Wash your walls (yes really). "Walls can waft an old stale smell too. In a bucket of hot water, mix 2 cups white vinegar, and a few drops of lemon essential oil. Wipe down your walls and let them air dry. Removes smells, mildew and dust."

15, 16,17 and 18
(no words)

19.
"How long after getting up is it okay to nap? Just asking for a friend."

20, 21 and 22
(no words)

23.
A recipe for Old Apalachian Potato Soup. If anyone wants me to write this out in full, drop me an e-mail and I will be happy to send it to you.

24.
Bread recipe same answer as in 23.

25.
"Okay, enough already. Where is spring."










(Thank you Pinterest for the inspiration.)




Friday, November 7, 2025

MY WISH FOR YOU - POSTED BEFORE BUT WORTH REPOSTING

 


"May you find serenity and tranquility in a world you may not always understand.  

May the pain you have known and the conflict you have experienced give you the strength to walk through life facing each new situation with courage and optimism.  

Always know that there are those whose love and understanding will always be there, even when you feel most alone.  

May you discover enough goodness in others to believe in a world of peace.  

May a kind word, a reassuring touch and a warm smile be yours every day of your life, and may you give these gifts as well as receive them.  

Remember the sunshine when the storm seems unending.  

Teach love to those who hate, and let that love embrace you as you go out into the world.  

May the teachings of those you admire become part of you, so that you may call upon them.  

Remember, those whose lives you have touched and whose have touched yours are always a part of you, even if the encounters were less than you would have wished.  It is the content of the encounter that is more important than the form.  

May you not become too concerned with material matters, but instead place immeasurable value on the goodness in your heart.  

Find time each day to see beauty and love in the world around you.  

Realize that each person has limitless abilities, but each of us is different in our own way. What you feel you lack in the present may become one of your strengths in the future.  

May you see your future as one filled with promise and possibility.  

Learn to view everything as a worthwhile experience.  

May you find enough inner strength to determine your own worth by yourself, and not be dependent on another's judgement of your accomplishments.  

May you always feel loved."

~ Sandra Sturtz Hauss~





Sunday, July 27, 2025

HAPPY SUNDAY EVERYONE - GREEN SPRING GARDENS, ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA

 

I had a real nice time taking photos at the gardens the last time we visited, and will share the larger ones soon.

Thank you for visiting and have a very happy day!





Thursday, June 12, 2025

ODDS AND BODS - 6/12/25

 Good morning!

And because I know many of us would like another kind of special drink…and to repeat…


Well, now we have that sorted out…I am feeling like I am…


Probably because I am a …


Here are a few beautiful pictures for you. 








How about some fun with food? 




















And a few wise words.




I found this on line and it gave me a chuckle.  The kangaroo is like that cheeky croissant crab above but what a hoot. Love these two!


This one gave me an “Awwwww!”


Now, when I am…


Take very good care of yourselves out there. 
Peace to all!

I am hoping to go to the garden center today.


Isn’t this just exquisite?



I finished another puzzle and I believe I could happily live here. Okay, it is just one of those silly dreams I have.


Thank you for visiting my friends and…














(Thank you Pinterest for the inspiration.)