“Enjoy the little things in life because one day you’ll look back and realize they were the big things.”
Hello, sweet friends…
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I hope you had a wonderful week…
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With summer just around the corner I’ve been spending more time outside…
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Particularly in the garden….
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Each day some new beauty shakes out the creases in her petals.
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Recently it was the turn of the peonies…
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and the beautiful roses…
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Over the fence and across the yard they both look almost the same shade of pink and scarlet…
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viewing closer you can notice they are different.
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I also notice the variety of birds singing. It’s all very lovely.
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I enjoy just to water the flowers or pull a few weeds.
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To my delight I see some parts of the garden looking quite successful…thanks Joe!
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And the simple act of walking around noticing what is blooming always brings me joy.
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Thank you for reminding me of the simple joyful experiences of everyday life, especially in the garden!
Thank you so much Jose!
I am loving everything I see in your garden!!!! Thank you for the tour!
Hi Donna!
The summer garden has arrived.