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Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
I first heard this word as a child when we ‘said grace’ before meals. “Bless us O Lord and these thy gifts which we are about to receive through thy bounty through Christ our Lord, Amen.’ Granted it was spoken hurriedly by us kids, the words… Continue Reading “Daily Prompt: Bounty”
I saw the little rose was still blooming outside after a week of freezing cold and snow. Since she had survived so long I brought her into the house and added her to this Winter Bouquet. ~ Susanne
It is late afternoon and I am looking out my window as billowy white and pale gray clouds are drifting across soft blue sky. The sun will set soon but I don’t wait. This is our version of a sunset. The ordinary beauty of… Continue Reading “Before the Sun Sets”
While strolling in my garden this fine day I came across an unexpected visitor.. It wasn’t this squirrel storing up supplies for the coming winter… And it wasn’t this pair of kinglets who stopped by for a drink and bath. It wasn’t Tiger who… Continue Reading “Surprise visitor to the Fall Garden”
A race between red and green with green clearly in the lead…. now neck and neck…. red with a slight lead….. and the winner is…….. Red!
I love the many unique gardens of the Pacific Northwest. Here is a just a small sampling of those I have visited recently. The centerpiece of Butchart Gardens in Victoria BC is the beautiful Sunken Garden, built in an abandoned limestone quarry a hundred… Continue Reading “Northwest Garden Whimsy”
Sometimes when I am weary I go to my garden and just by being in the presence of green and color and life and fragrance I am cheered. I especially love the lavender. The bees love it too. And then there are the strawberries. … Continue Reading “Garden Cheer”
Is there any plant so cheerful or faithful as the herb? I stepped outside this evening when the rain was falling lightly and found my herbs all aglow.. ~ Susanne
Cats and Trails and Garden Tales 