Many, many years ago, long before I figured out how to not kill everything that I planted, I bought a calla lily, which was just 3 bulbs. Today that has morphed into lilies all around my house. I did not think they would bloom this years since we did not have a winter, but i was pleasantly surprised the other day when I noticed one lily peaking and starting to open. With the rains yesterday it was glistening with drops of water through this morning. I hope this is the first of many blooms this season. 

I realize we are a society that is always attached to the latest technology craze, but I think it has gotten out of hand. Everyone has a cell phone, even kids who are in elementary school. And, “Doug” before you say that you don’t have a smart phone and then pretend that you are ignorant and that you don’t even know what a cell phone is, we are all on to you. lol.  I was at a restaurant earlier just to pick up an oder and every child in the place was on their phone, while the parents sat in silence. Why are kids allowed to be so connected to…

Chaos. 

This post pertains to the January birthday’s that we have celebrated annually for many years now. This is the first year that we are not hosting the annual celebration, but I hope you all know it was not an easy decision to cancel this one. Happy Birthday, Cliff – thank you for being as loyal as you have been, despite the fact I am your only non-geek lady you enjoy. Thank you for always helping with my computer hiccups and disasters and for showing up in my cam room when you are able to give a few minutes of your time. I would like to especially thank you for my…

Several months ago our neighbors contacted our internet company, but because they are at a lower elevation than we are, they could not get a signal strong enough to work. Our property has hills, dips and slopes in every direction, but at the back of our property there is a high point, that sees the tower (which is needed because it is line-of-site-internet). When they all discussed it with me, I specifically said, as long as it does not interfere with my world, I am okay with it. But, with that said, I want it running strong and stable before my internet is moved to the new pole. That did not…

I have received so many generous gifts over the last month and I just want to take a few minutes to give you all a proper “thank you”. The kindness you all show me on a daily basis warms my heart, but the overabundance of gifts that I receive amazes me each time. I have never been one to expect anything, and yet you all continue to send surprises; some gifts are off of my wishlist and others by your own choosing. I hope you will always know how much I truly appreciate each one of you.  There are several gifts from a gentleman that asked for privacy, so I…