The Apostle Paul writes, “we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.” Romans, 5:4-5 NIV
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Multiplying House Plants
If you put your houseplants outside for the summer you will soon have to bring them back in if you live in an area like I do that gets frost and temperatures below 32F. You may notice that they have grown larger or longer (in the case of trailing plants) over the summer and mayContinue reading “Multiplying House Plants”
Planting Color for Fall
Just because summer is fading fast doesn’t mean your garden color and excitement has to fade with it. September is a great time to change out those worn out blooming annuals for a fresh harvest look. A standing favorite are fall mums which come in a kaleidoscope of colors from yellows, oranges, reds and bronzesContinue reading “Planting Color for Fall”
“…know that I Am God
I had an opportunity to return to the site of The Daily Lily Retreat ’09 for a couple of days this week. As I was out moving around the grounds and doing one of the things I like to do best, some landscape work, my eye was drawn to a new landscape feature, a gardenContinue reading ““…know that I Am God”
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Lavender
This is my lavender plant. I am thrilled with its size and beauty. The bees must be also because they won’t leave it alone. I saw a moth flying nearby also. I’m not sure what variety my lavender is since I planted it last summer and must have discarded the tag. It may be eitherContinue reading “Lavender”
Alice Adventures in Wonderland-Chapter XII
Remember that when we left Alice last time she was in court where there was a trial going on over stolen tarts. By now Alice is growing so large that she upset s the jury box with her skirt as she stands up. The trial finally proceeds after this upset and when asked by theContinue reading “Alice Adventures in Wonderland-Chapter XII”
Alice Adventures in Wonderland-Chapter XI
The scene opens with the king and queen of hearts sitting on their thrones in the court where the trial is to take place to find out who stole the tarts. The knave is in chains, accused of the crime, and there is a large plate of tarts on a table in the middle ofContinue reading “Alice Adventures in Wonderland-Chapter XI”
Alice Adventures in Wonderland-Chapter X
Alice continues her adventure with the Gryphon and the melancholy Mock Turtle who relives memories of his past by telling stories. (Is this a way to avoid living in the present or thinking about the future?) This time his story is about a seashore dance called the Lobster Quadrille. He asks the Gryphon to helpContinue reading “Alice Adventures in Wonderland-Chapter X”
Chapter IX Book Review on Alice
In this next adventure Alice meets up with Duchess again who greets her fondly. Alice thinks perhaps the pepper was the cause of her hot temperment when they first met in the Duchess’ kitchen. As they stroll along together conversing, Alice discovers that the duchess finds a moral in everything that is said. The duchessContinue reading “Chapter IX Book Review on Alice”
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