{Pretty} Meet scotch broom. It is a pernicious plant, growing like the weed that it is, spreading its seeds by the thousands. It takes over lots, creating a fire hazard, and is the bane of my husband’s existence; he spends a good portion of his weekend time fighting its invasion of our property. He would … Continue reading "{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}"

{Pretty} Snow! We got snow! The first of the season, here in April, and just a dusting, really, but I’ll take it. I am grateful for the storm and for the flakes and for the quiet beauty of snow falling. {Happy} and {Funny} For this little girl’s first Easter, Jonathan’s parents prepared an egg hunt … Continue reading "{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}"

{Pretty} My sister and brother-in-law gave us this orchid last August, on the anniversary of the day we lost our daughter. I have a brown (very brown) thumb, so I cannot take credit for its health, but isn’t it lovely? {Happy} I joined a group of fabulous women in celebrating my sister’s birthday this past … Continue reading "{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}"