As the leaves fall and the grass turns yellow, this Christmas cactus blooms.I have two of these plants from my son's science fair project from last year. They are special because of that memory--that pain-in-the-rear project. Two out of the five survived the experiment.I repotted them this spring and hoped for the best. But I never expected them to Continue Reading
Blizzard of 2006
Pictures of the 2006 blizzard in Colorado Springs!This is way too early for THIS much snow. 18 inches and snow drifts much higher. We haven't had this much snow in one day in nine years. But the snow will soon be gone. It's suppose to be sunny and 50 degrees tomorrow and in the mid-60's this weekend.We've already heard there is NO school tomorrow, Continue Reading
Double Trouble
What happens when best buddies from high school reconnect?Just what you'd expect. Laughs, heart to heart talks and more memories made.Pam and I were called Barbie and Skipper in high school. Probably because we were always dolled up and always together. Well, now we are grown up and live in different states, but when we get together, we still get Continue Reading
Blog Makeover Complete
My blog makeover is finally here. And I love it. I picked this teahouse photo because it was inviting. It made me want to go in, have a cup of tea with a good friend and talk. I can just imagine what the inside might look like, considering the outside is full of fun texture and color. Susie at Bluebird Blogs was awesome to work with--so willing to Continue Reading
Writing Fears
I'm afraid to write. I know what I'm suppose to write--a general idea anyway. But still, I'm scared. As a part-time freelance writer, I enjoy writing. It's a satisfying way to share my heart and encourage others. And when God opens new doors in the publishing world, I'm always amazed at His goodness and grace. Getting paid to write, even better, Continue Reading
Blustery Day
The birds knew the storm was coming. They were pushing each other off of the feeder. Same table and chairs with more snow. Love this sign. It's even more amazing with snow. My bird feeder looks like a flying saucer. Don't you just love how you can still see the pair of pansies and the sweet boy and girl?Our second snow of the season and it's only Continue Reading