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Dream Realized

Last fall, I would pass by this house in Colonial Williamsburg that had a fence covered with morning glory flowers and vines….it was beautiful.  The big, blue flowers would greet me every day before work.  I decided I wanted to plant morning … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday ~ Glorified

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Lovely Border

I love these purple flowers that grow within the green, leafy border in my flower beds.

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Outside My Window ~ 8.8.10

Outside My Window…is a partly cloudy morning, about 77ºF outside at 8:30 this morning.  The humidity right now is 90%…which is typical for the early morning hours….it will drop down to about 60% later today.  I knew it was pretty … Continue reading

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This Moment #10

{this moment} A Friday ritual.  A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week.  A simple, special, extraordinary moment.  A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.   If you’re inspired to do the same, leave … Continue reading

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Why I Love My Rain Barrel

My name is Debbie ~ and I’m a sucker for suffering, drought stricken plants.  I had made a decision last night after yet another afternoon of watching the Weather Channel and witnessing the big, green blog which typically indicates rain on the … Continue reading

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Like A Flower

Life is sometimes like a flower. Take my hibiscus plant for instance…. I start out my day….. fresh….ready….looking good. And then I get home from work…… ….and I’m feeling a bit tired and wilted. Fortunately I don’t wither completely away.  How … Continue reading

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Bumbly Bees & Sunflowers

I love sunflowers.  I love watching them as they grow from alien looking buds to big, beautiful yellow flowers.  I baby them as they grow….keeping the area around the roots weed free….making sure they have enough water.  Our drought has been … Continue reading

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Outside My Window ~ 7.11.10

Outside My Window…is 85ºF with partly cloudy skies.  Our forecast high today is 91º and sunshine.  Right now it looks as if some dark clouds are trying to form over the neighborhood…enough to block out the sun at the moment.  … Continue reading

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Here Comes the Sun

Here comes the sun, here comes the sun And I say it’s all right Little darling, it’s been a long cold lonely winter Little darling, it feels like years since it’s been here Here comes the sun, here comes the … Continue reading

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