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Posts from the ‘Gardening’ Category

Flowers Soothe the Soul…


We’ve had some pretty weird weather here in northern Minnesota…

It seems as though my flowers are as confused as we are.

Not that I’m complaining – you see it has somehow made my tulips so confused that they’ve been blooming for almost two weeks!

Just take a peek! Read more

Sunday Blessings…


I admit it, I’m too tired to write a full post tonight.

Instead, I’m sharing my favorite blessing which is sung by our beautiful choir at the end of our church service.

(yes, I quietly sing along)

I hope this brings you into a wonderful week!

May the Lord bless you and keep you.

May the Lord make his face to shine upon you,
and be gracious to you.

May the Lord lift up his countenance upon you,
and give you peace.

Patty O

The Never-Ending Basement Project


It’s the age old story of starting a project anticipating it will take about 3 days to finish.

You start off the first day with gusto…all geared up to get this project done.

For us the first day began with hauling out moldy storage (yes masks and garbage bags were utilized).

This mold arrived courtesy of a misguided attempt by the 12 year old to put away the dolls in a basement closet…which then did not have the ability to air out/dry out. Β Hrmph. Read more

My Babies are Blooming!


OK, that may sound a little off to you, however…

Take a peek at what I call my “babies”!

These truly are babies – ok…miniatures…they were a part of a basket from my Dad’s funeral.Β  And on the off-chance that they’d grow outside, I plopped them in the dirt gently planted them. Read more

I have a Nosy Neighbor!


At least that’s what Patty M calls herself!

We chatted across the alley today as she raked leaves that kept blowing into my yard and I pulled the remnants of last years flowers.

She’s such a character…

We chatted about another neighbor who is more reserved and that’s when Patty said:Β  “She’s not like me – I’m just plain nosy!”

Patty’s husband is quite a character too…

As we painted the house a few years ago, George would sit there in his chair and “supervise”.

I think I made him extremely nervous as I was perched up on our ladder to reach the eaves.Β  Never so nervous that he couldn’t give me a hard time though!

This is what life’s all about…good neighbors, good friends, a little gentle razzing across the alley and more than a few laughs.

“Write it on your heart that every day is the best day of the year.”

Have a blessed day!

Patty O

Choosing Excellence

We try our best making daily decisions and yet sometimes....... Join my journey in learning how to "choose excellence" in this beautiful, full life. The Valley of Shadow of Death, Israel 2014, Psalm 23:4

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