I did some dead heading in the zinnia garden last evening. It is hard to watch the precious blooms losing color and going to seed. They are looking tired and worn, falling over from wind and rain. The leaves have lost some color, looking very faded, and covered with a powdery mildew. Although smaller, they are still loaded with new…
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Lakeside is a Methodist run Chautauqua on the shores of Lake Erie. There is no place quite like Lakeside, Ohio. It is like stepping back in time to a more simple and quiet lifestyle. Many of the homes and cottages are Victorian style and are over 100 years old. In the summer months, porch living is a way of life…
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I swear, nothing gets more simple than this week’s bouquet. It required no time, no thought, and no effort. And that’s really quite a good thing, because that is all I had the energy for. I found this gathering of leaves while walking the dog this afternoon, and they were stunning against the green, wet grass. It’s been a…
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This was my first find at Springfield, or maybe I should say my first purchase. It’s not difficult to find things there you love, but need and price usually factor into whether it becomes a purchase or not. Now I can’t say I needed this item and looking back, it was more than I should have paid. But this lady’s…
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I was weeding in the garden the other day around this chicken statue that is covered with catmint, and I couldn’t help but think back on days, not that long ago, when I had chickens that roamed in this garden. They were each unique, ornery, and so entertaining. But underneath this pile of rocks that the statue sits on, is…
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