I can't wrap my mind around that, for rarely do I stick with one thing for eight whole years.
But there you go.
No special words today--I'm feeling like, in eight years, I've already told you everything I know. :)
Instead, let's celebrate with a few photos of my Prayer Garden. Oh, how s-l-o-w-l-y it's coming along, due mostly to all this turn-me-into-a-zombie humidity. But today is lovely so I made two (two!) trips to Home Depot after even shopping at the supermarket and Dollar Tree.
What a difference low humidity makes. What. A. Difference.
But anyway, here you are... a few peeks at what I have going so far, everything in a state of being unfinished, but oh well.
Okay, one of my longest-time readers, (Hi Betty!) asked me to label the plants in these photos. So, around the flagpole I've got marigolds which are just barely hanging in there--I'm thinking the concrete bakes the poor things. To the left are mostly tomato plants (four of them), with a few green onions which I, like every year, transplant from a few I buy at the supermarket (I just clip the tops as they grow.)
Petunias and an empty pot. :) Oh, and peonies down below.
More petunias... (I move these babies around to sunny spots each day, because that corner gets barely any.)
And lets' see... Daylilies in the left-hand corner, hot peppers on both sides, forget-me-nots in front, a miniature rosebush in the back right and there are tiny flowers which I've been digging from the lawn and transplanting. I've been meaning to ask you what they are--I'll take a close-up of them later.
The aforementioned green onions.
Miniature roses in the pot, daisies to the left, some of which I also dug up from the lawn (man, all sorts of stuff grows in our lawn, everything, really, except for grass! :)
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Today I finished reading my cloud reader book, Charlotte Figg Takes Over Paradise by Joyce Magnin. Loved it! Must. Find. Other. Books. By. This. Author.
Then I began Texas Roads by Cathy Bryant and the first few pages have been delightful, indeed. Shows promise.
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A very special thank-you to all of you who have encouraged me by reading here for years!
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"Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful." ... Colossians 3:15
Awww, congrats on 8 years of writing here. It's July 25th, so even though you're not crazy about Christmas, I am, and your blog is like Christmas in July for me (and all year round, actually). It's the gift that keeps giving. xo
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Debra. Love the garden. Never met a plant I didn't like. Weeds need not apply. Onward and upward.
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Are you Wilma from Pa Gladys days? This is Linda in Michigan. Don't you love reading Debra's blog? I do! Hope you are the same Wilma. I remember Jilly cat! : )
DeleteJamie J. said it so well...I completely agree! ;-) You might think you have said it all but your posts feel fresh and new to me!! Your blog is the first thing I check and if I am on again in the day ..the last thing too. Yes we who come here are grateful for 8 wonderful years... congratulations Debra !!!!!!!! Sarah
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on 8 wonderful years! You have been an encouragement, and a ray of sunshine! Thanks for keeping it real!
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Congratulations on 8 "adventure filled" years, Debra. Your blog has always had a special appeal to me. Your personality shines through in each and every post. Here's to many more years to come. CHEERS!
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogiversary! :)
ReplyDeleteEIGHT? EIGHT YEARS! Time flies! I didn't even know there were blogs 8 years ago! Wow, Debra! Congratulations! Here's to another 8 years!
ReplyDeleteWell done on your blogging anniversary! I "discovered" your blog pre-farm and have gone back and read all your posts. You have a very special gift. Here's to at least eight more years!
ReplyDeleteKeep up the great writing and most of all keep on with Jesus! God Bless! Linda
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