Welcome to the land of mixed up seasons

December 20, 2024 ~ Beth ~ 1 Comment

Yes, it is December and these pictures were made last week. Fall has finally arrived in South Texas, just in time to compete with Christmas decorations. It happens every year and why on earth God set our seasons up like this I will never understand, but when fall color pops out I appreciate it! The … Continue reading Welcome to the land of mixed up seasons

Don’t move me, I’m happy here

June 8, 2023June 8, 2023 ~ Beth ~ 4 Comments

This spider plant has struggled for several years. I had it hanging from a tree branch in my front yard where it should have been very happy. Indirect light was good and sometimes a little sun. Rain water when it rained and well watered and fed plant food regularly. Last year (2022) it looked so … Continue reading Don’t move me, I’m happy here

It’s About Time

May 13, 2023 ~ Beth ~ 3 Comments

A sleepless night for most people in the area, but a welcome sight in rain gauges this morning! If you're laughing at this relatively small amount of rain, then consider that is the most rain we've had from a single event since October 2021, just over 18 months! The storm was very large and, in … Continue reading It’s About Time

When the magnolias bloom

May 11, 2023 ~ Beth ~ 6 Comments

I have a thing about magnolias. Like the amaryllis, they only bloom once a year so you have to enjoy them and appreciate them when they bloom. And I do! I live in Texas and I love it here. I have the red dirt of Mississippi in my veins and I love it, too. So … Continue reading When the magnolias bloom

Finishing out November

December 1, 2022 ~ Beth ~ 4 Comments

THIS is why I have not been able to get motivated about any Christmas decorations or anything Christmas. It is finally fall! After a long, hot, dry summer that left most grass and vegetation a boring brown color fall has burst forth in South Texas! I don't think I have ever seen such a spectacular … Continue reading Finishing out November

What is this?

July 26, 2022 ~ Beth ~ 2 Comments

Several weeks ago as I was coming into the house through the back door, something flew across in front of me and landed on the brick fireplace chimney. It startled me and I jumped back. But when I saw what it was then I was really startled - what on earth is this? Shaped like … Continue reading What is this?