When we rely upon laws to enforce decent behavior, we end up spending our hard-earned money on attorneys. Rather than legal recourse, I’m on a mission to amp up my personal charm and collaborative kindness. Good manners are contagious.
Let’s get viral together.
BB king says: love flowering alliums, great bee pic
martene firestine says: oh so awesome nature is thank you for the pic
Winnie Nielsen says: I love Bumblebees because they are big, fuzzy, and make this loud happy humming as they go. The wing detail in this photo is really fantastic!
Winnie Nielsen says: WOW!! What is this bird??
Happy Memorial Day, MaryJane. I hope you are having a long restful weekend too.
MaryJane says: I haven’t looked it up yet. Maybe Warren will know:) Yes, gardening today and beekeeping. How about you? What are you up to?
Winnie Nielsen says: Warren doesn’t know either. Maybe it does not come to Florida?
Today I am working on a MJF Swap project and finishing up Elizabeth Warren’s new book: This Fight is our Fight. It has been a really good read because she explains so thoroughly how the banking industry has taken over since the Reagan presidency. Scary to say the least, but more that that, depressing!
Hehehe, it is going to be in the mid 90s here today and humid, BUT, I am already dreaming of Apple Season and what I want to make for my MJF Apple Festival give away. I am off to the craft store for a few items and will look to see if there are any apple inspirations about. After all, Apple Pie is a traditional American dessert. Our local grocery has had some organic Red Delicious apples lately at a great price and they are pretty tasty for cold storage apples this time of year. I eat apples every day I can get a hold of one, which is pretty much every day.
Happy Bee Keeping and gardening!
Saturday, I made my Mama’s Bread and Butter pickles with the abundant cukes from my daughter’s family garden. Will be taking some up to my daughter in Asheville and my brother next weekend when we visit. My Mama’s summertime favorite is alive and well with me. We never had a summer without them for sandwiches.
MaryJane says: I think it’s in the warbler realm. Elizabeth has been a banking watchdog sheroe for a very long time. I’m endlessly thankful we have Elizabeth. Now if we could only free up her true potential. Ahem. So many obstacles in the way. Enjoy your crafting for Apple Festival. This morning I finally had to toss the last of my apples I’ve had in storage. I put them in the grove for the deer to eat. My mother always made Bread and Butter pickles. Delish on sandwiches. Alive and well in Florida. Thanks for the update!!!!!
Cindy Meade says: How beautiful, serene and so inviting. I love to read outside. This year the smell of the lilacs enhanced it so much. Better than a vacation.
Winnie Nielsen says: Ahh, now for a bit of relaxation at the Plum Pit with the fragrance of a Hyacinth to match the sunshine.
BB king says: This photo looks like heaven to me especially since we have had rain, rain and more rain.
I took note this morning that the antique ( absolutely more than 50 years old+) rose had bloomed overnite. I mean the strongest rose perfume you have ever smelled. And the blooms are a fabulous cerise purple color. Still have not been to able to identify it. Deeply ruffled petals and rugosa leaves. Its a once and done rose but if you keep cutting off the blossoms it will last longer. the ecnt can be detected from 50ft away, no kidding!
Elisabeth Perkins says: She is smiling!! That’s so cute!!
Winnie Nielsen says: She is smiling AND talking!! Darling, just darling!
Winnie Nielsen says: Whatever this lovely flower is, this photo is so simple and beautiful.
Diana Shelton says: My first thoughts are Oh, how delicate and pure and what a precious gift and timing for Mothers Day! I love the rain drops they remind me of “singing in the rain…”
Winnie Nielsen says: Oh my, look at that beautiful Robin. What a gorgeous up close view of the details of his feathers too.
BB king says: And we all love robins don’t we? what a wonderful harbinger of spring!
Elisabeth Perkins says: Robins always remind me of the poem I learned in school.
“Overhead in a Orchard” by Elizabeth Cheney
Said the robin to the sparrow,
“I would really like to know
Why those anxious human beings
rush around and worry so.”
Said the sparrow to the robin,
“Friend, I think that it must be
That they have no Heavenly Father
such as cares for you and me.”
Winnie Nielsen says: I see daffodils getting ready to bloom just in time for Easter bouquets!
Diana Shelton says: Always a sign of Spring, seeing those daffodils shoots popping up everywhere. It gives us a boost of freshness in the air. A spirit of joy and kindness!:) I’m always anxious to see flowers in bloom and ready to collect them for a center piece in my home to lighten the atmosphere.
Elisabeth Perkins says: Is that a animals home in a tree? It think I see something in that hole, or am I just seeing things?
Winnie Nielsen says: Me thinks there is a little bird inside this tree? Perhaps a nest as well?
Elisabeth Perkins says: Is that your beautiful dog? What is it’s name? It reminds me of the dog we had when I was a kid, it’s name was George.
MaryJane says: It’s my daughter’s golden retriever, Walker, but he lives here most of the time. Soon he’ll live here full time because they’re moving back to the farm. He’s getting on in years. Such a sweet guy, our Mr. Walker.
BB king says: MaryJane is this your sweet ole Irish Setter? Can’t remember his name now. BB and Earl say hi to him
MaryJane says: It’s my daughter’s golden retriever, Walker, but he lives here most of the time. Soon he’ll live here full time because they’re moving back to the farm. He’s getting on in years. Such a sweet guy, our Mr. Walker.
Winnie Nielsen says: Love the pup photo! Today we finish our trip here in Lisbon. Portugal is equally as pretty as Spain and full of vibrant towns and friendly people.
Looking forward to getting on Delta tomorrow and heading West!! Home Sweet Home here I come!!!
We have a sweet Duck Toiling Retriever name Ruby. She had that beautiful reddish coat and a disposition of an angel. When we take walks she looks for people and dogs to great. She is a rescue and we are fortunate to have her.
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Perfect pretty Pink Petals!
We are Home Sweet Home, MaryJane and it feels WONDERFUL!!! I do love to visit new places but there is nothing sweeter than coming home.
Dorothy had that right!
Ahhh . . peonies! One of my favorite flowers. Mine have done their thing and are gone now.
I remember all the beautiful ones growing at your farm and they decorated everything.
WONDERFUL!
CJ
love peonies too- it’s their scent
Peonies remind me of growing up,memorial day