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The Hard Things
There’s this crazy looking oil painting that I’ve had for a decade and up until today, it was sitting in the give away pile. I’ve heard this phrase most of my life and as I’ve aged these words are still needed, but in a softer way. It asks a question, but how the words are…
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When Someday Arrives
It was years ago when I purchased the little planter with a face and before I had any houseplants. I loved it the moment I laid eyes on it in a local florist shoppe and knew it was made for a plant, but I used it as a kitchen tool caddy. Recently, I rearranged the…
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For the Love of One Flower
I did the craziest thing. I subscribed to the newsletter for Hill Country Water Gardens! It arrived in my inbox on Thursday evening and after scanning it’s contents, I knew I’d be headed that way first thing Friday morning all for the love of ONE plant. I don’t drive much anymore and it’s not because…
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For the Birds
I wonder if the birds are continually confused by my yard, or if they see it as a great adventure? This morning, I noted, “I enjoy rearranging things outside as much as inside”, but once you move a birdbath, it takes days for them trust the new location. The hummingbirds are as quick witted as…
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The Best of Both Worlds
In this post here I shared the ambitious idea of leaving my Bougainvillea inside through the summer. It had done well being in over the winter and I was curious if it would thrive indoors during it’s blooming season. Well, that was my crazy unleashed, because do you know how big a Bougainvillea can get?…
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Lost in the Crowd
One of my co-workers is taking these first two weeks of June off from our FLA community and I agreed to help with some of her duties, but there’s one area that makes me extremely uncomfortable to be in. It’s a section where members can ask for coaching support, which is her expertise, but even…
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Think Like a Plant
Recently, I saw a post in favor of Hill Country Water Gardens, giving them a rating of 10 out of 10. The reviewer highlighted how calm and peaceful it is to simply walk through, even though she usually leaves with something. I can relate. It’s not a place to swing by when you’re pressed for…
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Uncross Our Legs
I was taught at a very young age to cross my legs when seated and this became an automatic action throughout my life. Working from home, whenever I sit down my right leg would instinctively cross over my left and stay there. A couple of weeks ago, I noticed one morning while getting out of…
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The Right Choice
One month later, I moved Rumi out of my bedroom because it was inconvenient sharing my space. I got tired of moving him to function and he didn’t look happy. Plants need to be around energy, so I moved him to the front of the house, which ironically is where he landed when I first…
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Sober Sunday
I hear this song almost every time I turn on the radio and it resonates deeply. During my married life, money bought a lot of things and furnished a life that many dream of, but I wasn’t happy and I didn’t learn the true meaning of happiness until all was lost many times over. Having…
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The Sober Me
The chair was hard, thick plastic with metal legs and reminded me of the chairs from Sunday School, but it felt sturdier than me. My waist was expanding from my newfound pregnancy making clothes from a few months ago uncomfortable, so my clothing was loose. The room was filled with smoke and mainly men, but…
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Sharing My Space
Standing by the large wooden table I heard a sound that no plant lover wants to hear. Rumi, my Asian Council tree had dropped two leaves. One on occasion is normal for his age and size, but two at the same time sounds the alarm! I knew he wouldn’t be happy long-term where he was…
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Leave It Alone
I’ve only bought one new plant this spring season and that’s because I’ve never seen a real one before. It was a lavender plant which is one of my favorite scents. When purchasing a plant from anywhere other than an actual garden center, it’s best to repot it in good soil. They are shipped in…
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Ryze with Ease
At the end of February, I mentioned ordering Ryze Mushroom coffee and want to share my experience with it, so here we are. My goal was to have a healthier way to start my day and more gentle toward my body. My third shipment has processed and I just realized I haven’t purchased any coffee…
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Make Me Tired
It’s still morning, but I spent most of my time with work, which is unusual for me, but the idea of getting it done and having the rest of my day open sounds phenomenal. It’s a cloudy, drizzly day, so stretched across the bed reading is on the agenda. I’m curious to know if you’ve…
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