I’ve been taking a much-needed break from social media, but I didn’t want to miss an opportunity to review my garden on this last day of April. The first part of the month served up several severe storms, but the weather has been beautiful in the last couple of weeks. We’ve replaced one of our … Continue reading Six on Saturday: April Slips Away
Lenten Photo-a-day Challenge Week 7: April 12-17, 2022
I’m sharing only scriptures to ponder with the photos this week. TUESDAY, APRIL 12: FOUND Isaiah 55:6 "Seek the LORD while he may be FOUND; call upon him while he is near; Luke 23:2 And they began to accuse him: "We FOUND this man misleading our people, telling them not to pay taxes to the … Continue reading Lenten Photo-a-day Challenge Week 7: April 12-17, 2022
Six on Saturday: Walk Around the Yard
If you were approaching our backyard by the double gate, Shep would not be sitting calmly as he waits. He would be barking ferociously until you are within ten feet, then he’d run and hide. Our guard dog. The top photo shows not only our Australian Shepherd but the little red Encore Autumn Fire azalea … Continue reading Six on Saturday: Walk Around the Yard
2022 Lenten Photo-a-day Challenge Week 6: April 5 -11
Only questions with the photos this week. TUESDAY, APRIL 5: BRING When you bring your offering before the Lord, do you do it with a joyful heart? Are you willing to share with others who are in need out of your own lack sometimes? What have you done lately that stretched your generosity muscles? WEDNESDAY, … Continue reading 2022 Lenten Photo-a-day Challenge Week 6: April 5 -11
Six on Saturday: April 2, 2022, Quick Six
In today's Quick Six collage, I've chosen all pale or whitish flowers. TOP ROW: 1. Kureme Azalea, Christmas Snow 2. Buds on Michelia, Banana Shrub 3. Photina blossoms BOTTOM ROW: 4. My neighbor's spectacular cherry tree 5. Indica Azalea, Mrs. G.G. Gerbing 6. Encore Azalea, Autumn Angel Shalom, Dottie
2022 Lenten Photo-a-day Challenge Week 5: March 29- April 4
I'm giving only scripture prompts with the photos this week. Use them as you meditate on the daily themes. Do my pictures speak to them, or are they a stretch? TUESDAY, MARCH 29: SERVED Mark 10:45 For even the Son of Man did not come to BE SERVED, but TO SERVE, and to give His … Continue reading 2022 Lenten Photo-a-day Challenge Week 5: March 29- April 4
Six on Saturday: End of March 2022
I used to be able to work out in the yard all day. Then it became a half-day, and later down to two or three hours. So now, well, just a word to you young gardeners: aim for maintenance-free as much as possible. I never planned on getting old or my body rebelling. However, I … Continue reading Six on Saturday: End of March 2022