Dad called early this week to let me know that he had just finished digging the ‘taters in his back yard garden. He harvested 167 pounds of new potatoes. I had to get down to his place, about sixty miles away, before all my siblings and Dad’s neighbors had taken them all. So we went today.  read more »

1)Pick some flowers for your room.

2)Smile and wish everyone at work.

3)Sing along with the car radio.

4)Hug your kids/spouse/folks before you leave home.

5)Get a pet.

6)When irked,count till 10.

7)Go to the park,sit on a swing.

8)Buy no-occasion gifts.

9)Switch off your cell for a day.

10)Take a break from your diet.

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I am no Montucky when it comes to photography. In fact, I have been known to take a camera with me on a trip and never take a picture. But on my trip to Dominica in September, I saw some bougainvillea that I thought was as pretty as any I had seen. I had my camera with me and even remembered to get it out.  read more »

I carry my camera with me all the time. I've been fascinated by plants - flowers in particular, and I love taking photos of them. One day..........I'll purchase a camera that will permit me to take more detailed close up shots of flowers.  read more »

My blog back at WritingUp started out chronicling my xeriscaping project. I just wanted to let everyone know, the great garden experiment continues and Quantamama is still out playing in the dirt!  read more »