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A Miracle Occurred!

To say I love flowers is ludicrously understated. Sadly, I don’t have a green thumb. I also don’t know very much about flowers – I only know that my spirit soars whenever I see ones I like.  When I paint … Continue reading

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An optimist is the human personification of spring.

“Azalea”-Handmade-Wreath by Nora Ruth “An optimist is the human personification of spring.” – Susan J. Bissonette I’m welcoming spring with open arms – except that we’re supposed to get up to 12″ of rain before the rain ends here on Thursday…. … Continue reading

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The Frustration of March

“March is a month of considerable frustration – it is so near spring and yet across a great deal of the country the weather is still so violent and changeable that outdoor activity in our yards seems light years away.” -  … Continue reading

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I’m Ready for Spring!

“Hanging-Aviary”-Hand-Painted by Martha Dollar Efurd “An optimist is the human personification of spring.” – Susan J. Bissonette “Cherry-Blossoms”-Glass by Rebecca Kelman “Expect to have hope rekindled. Expect your prayers to be answered in wondrous ways. The dry seasons in life do not … Continue reading

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The world is mud-luscious and puddle-wonderful.

“The world is mud-luscious and puddle-wonderful.” – E.E. Cummings I’m early in welcoming spring, I know, but I’m ready. The weather we’re having in Arkansas seems ready, too. We had such a mild winter this year, and my daffodils have … Continue reading

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Happy Squirrels!

We live out in the sticks on about 8 acres on top of a ridgeline. We had our home built about 25 years ago, clearing only the top of the ridgeline and leaving the rest ‘wild.’  We have a small … Continue reading

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Walking in a Winter Wonderland

Winter – “A-Snowflake-is-Winter’s-Butterfly” by Charlene Bodero   “Sleigh bells ring are you listening in the lane snow is glistening A beautiful sight we’re happy tonight walking in a winter wonderland”   “Snowman”-Hand-Painted-Potpourri-Jar by Linda Faber   “Gone away is the … Continue reading

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Autumn Leaves

Autumn is my favorite time of the year. I love everything about it – particularly the very welcome cooling temperatures making me feel ‘alive’ again after the hot summer. I love to wear decorative scarves, and I’m relishing the wonderful … Continue reading

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