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Think cold . . .

I think I can, I think I can, I think I can . . . think COLD!!!!

Sunflowers

I just love sunflowers. They are big and bold and beautiful. They take charge of a space and brighten it up. Insects and bees love them. The birds eat the seeds after the flowers die. They are the easiest plant to grow (at least for me). These are so perfect they look fake, don’t they? … Continue reading →

Oh spider, where for art thou?

Isn’t this a beautiful spiderweb? The light caught it just right as I was walking from the front porch to the car. I had to go get my camera to see if I could capture it.  

Harrisburg Covered Bridge

Look at my Crepe Myrtle!

Last year the Japanese beetles almost destroyed this beautiful Crepe Myrtle. This year, I’ve seen no sign of the pesky buggers yet (maybe due to all the garlic I planted all around the bush). Does anyone know what variety it might be?

Hot, hot, hot! Think cold.

Most of the United States is sweltering in the oppressive heat. Just walking outside causes immediate beads of sweat to pop out everywhere on the body. There are not enough hours in the day to wash all the laundry necessary for the repeated changes of soaked clothing. As I began thinking about how hot it … Continue reading →

Independence Day 2011

It was amazing that we got to be together as a family on Independence Day! We spent a few pleasant hours touring Forbidden Caverns in Sevierville, TN. We absolutely love caves. Our tour guide was great and told us so much about the Cherokee who used the cave and the moonshiners, too. I loved all … Continue reading →