June 6, 2023

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In honor of D-Day

I follow a facebook fan page for Colonial Williamsburg and there have been such amazing photos posted! I love just looking at the pictures that others have taken, especially of favorite places. Here are two of my favorites. Makes me time-long to go back — and I was just there!

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Sunrise behind the scenes.
Photo Credit – Nancy Saputo
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Bachelor Buttons in Catherine Orr Garden.
Also by Nancy Saputo

I had a lot of non-Pinnacle obligations at work today, doing paperwork and notary for other people. I’m always glad to help. And everyone was cheerful and in a pleasant mood, which always makes it better.

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Happy, happy…

When I got home I grabbed a salad for lunch, then started on my list. I had mending to do, and emails to answer – one from my author friend Liz. I hadn’t heard from her in a bit and was delighted to see her name in my inbox! Her son has two pet bunnies (Mickey and Minnie!) and he’s having a great time with them. I believe he even reads them bedtime stories.

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Here is Minnie
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Here is Mickey
My little yard bunny – watching me leave for work.

On Saturday I had seen an electric candle that was very inexpensive but I needed to mull it over. So I mulled completely and popped over and got it this afternoon. I took the small one that was on the sewing machine and put it inside my lantern and I love the effect of both!

New one – much taller
I may get a flicker bulb for this one.

Diane sent me a picture of a horseshoe crab that they caught in Cape May – She’s preserving it. Her name is Henrietta.

Not sure I can rightfully describe how I feel about that….

Scripture:

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TOMORROW June 7th is:

National Oklahoma Day; National VCR Day; National Boone (as in Daniel) Day; National Chocolate Ice Cream Day; World Food Safety Day; National Running Day; World Caring Day.

I still have – and use – my VCR. I LOVE Chocolate Ice Cream — easy one to celebrate. And I care about so many things and people that I cannot list them all. Have a wonderful Wednesday, and know that I care about you! God bless…

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June 5, 2023

Last night’s remnant of the full moon was orange. So maybe it went from strawberry to pumpkin! It was pretty, nonetheless, peeking through the branches of the trees on the neighboring hill.

Last night’s orange strawberry moon!

I noticed in the parking lot at Pinnacle that there was a cluster of daisies growing up through a crack in the pavement. It amazes me that they do that…

Daisies!

One of the little craft places in the neighborhood moved from East Pittsburgh Street to the far side of Greensburg on Route 30. Today was their opening day so I stopped after work just to check it out. It’s a very nice space and I think they’ll get some traffic there, too. If I hadn’t just purchased 3 pair of work shorts (like, yard work-type shorts) over the weekend there were several things I may have purchased. I liked the place – Craftique Corner. Check it out on facebook.

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After a salad for lunch I started a load of laundry. If I don’t get the ironing done soon I won’t have anything left to wear! Next I got my fridge manual out and looked up how to turn the dispenser light on and off. I accidently turned it on and couldn’t figure out how to turn it back off! It was totally easy, actually, once I just read the instructions!

I spent the rest of the day outside, checking out new blooms, pulling some weeds, trimming some dead stalks, and cutting back the lilac branches that always grow through the fence in the spring. Punctured myself several times (I always do) but that task is done now for probably 6 or 8 weeks. I will have to do it again this summer for sure.

Stela Dora – I have several
Coral Bells (the tall pink ones)
Rose campion
First rose of summer
Yarrow
Foxglove still blooming
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Hens and chicks – my cousin Gail gave them to me decades ago!

The two white shells in the middle are from our trip to Williamsburg. And speaking of that, my cousin Deb and her husband are on their way there right now – probably already arrived! I’m pea green with envy. She called me on the drive down for some hints as to what to see, what not to miss. We talked for almost half an hour! Have fun, you guys!

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Deb and Jim
Williamsburg shells

Fence project:

There are about eight lilacs along the fence…
All cleaned up.

The rabbits are eating my petunias. Kath told me what to put on them to keep the rabbits away – so I sprinkled onion salt around them. We’ll see if it works or if perhaps the local rabbits like onions!

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They probably like name brand….

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A favorite of mine!!

TOMORROW June 6th is:

National Yo Yo Day; National Day of Sweden; National Gardening Exercise Day; National Drive in Movie Day; World Pest Day; Russian Language Day; National Higher Education Day; National Eyewear Day; D-Day; National Applesauce Cake Day.

Gardening! I’m all in! And it would be lovely if my new glasses came in on National eyewear day – how cool would THAT be? And before I forget, last week we celebrated National Donut Day — look up the origin of donuts. You might be surprised, and it’s totally worth celebrating. God bless…

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June 4, 2023

It was 88* in my house yesterday, so I finally turned on the A/C. It’s cooler today so I have the A/C off and the windows open. Today was a comfortable temperature all day, and a nice day to be outside. I’ll tackle that first. Hempfield Church had a ‘block party’ – set up tents, a bouncy house, games for the kids, corn hole boards, lots of food. It was nice just sitting around talking to everyone on a casual basis. Invitations were sent out to all the houses in the neighborhood on the hill (our church is at the top). Everyone appeared to have a great time. Here are some photos:

Bouncy House with slide.
Games for the kids
Mary and Dianne talking about Sunday School
Cookies, chips, burgers and hot dogs.
Tents to keep out of the sun.
Prizes for kids games
Visiting, eating, and playing games
Lots of cars in the church lot
This little one spent the whole time playing with the ducks in the water. She didn’t care about prizes!
Puppy races – my favorite! (My puppy lost — the one on the right!)
Playing corn hole – Mary and Max teamed up on the left!

It was a very nice day and I can safely say everyone had a good time!

Todd’s message this morning was about setting our minds on things above – Know Christ! There is no reason to get bored because there is always something new to learn. We are small; God is big! Our routine should be to study scripture, pray, and take time to rest. Don’t get busy. The dangers of this world aren’t always evil; they are the neutral things that steal your focus and attention. Find things that focus you toward worship and study, like pictures, music, quotes. For me it’s mostly music – like this morning, our worship songs. Here are three lines from three different songs. 1) You called my name and I ran out of that grave! 2) The Lord of creation knows me by name. 3) His love is sure, and He knows my name. The God of a 1000 hills knows my name and who I am. I’m important to Him!

Praise Band “I ran out of that grave!”

Last week was National Black Bear Day – Skunk Hollow Cousin Beth was in the Smokey Mountains and sent me these pictures. They saw eight black bear in Cades Cove!

Scripture:

Short Bible Verses About Psalms 89:1 || Bible Quotes

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TOMORROW June 5th is:

National Gingerbread Day; National Moonshine Day (Hope they mean the moon in the SKY!!!); National Veggie Burger Day; World Environment Day; National Start Over Day.

THIS moon is shining…

Not sure what I would want to start over. It sounds pretty daunting to me. I’ll celebrate gingerbread and be done! Have a great week! God bless…

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June 3, 2023

The moon was bright and beautiful last night – I think it’s the Strawberry moon? It’s the last spring full moon. The sky was glowing when I went to bed, with the moon shining through the clouds.

early full moon
Took this laying in bed – not sure what the green orb is!

It doesn’t seem to matter how many things are on my to-do list. My day is always full and I keep busy all day. I started with changing and washing bed sheets, making breakfast, catching up with emails and online research. Also filled the M&M bowl in the fridge downstairs. I love them cold!

Red/White/Blue M&M’s in the fridge

I had been wanting to visit Miller’s Crossing Fleatique in Irwin so I did that in the morning. I enjoy looking more than I like spending, but I did purchase a very inexpensive small earthware bowl with stars on it.

My trip to Irwin
Red/White/Blue tree in one of the stores.
Star bowl
I thought this cloud looked like Big Bird!

Nate was meeting me at the house to put my chair together and help switch the old and the new, so I was home before he and Chrissy got there. The old chair came apart, too, so we made quick work of taking it apart and getting it to the garage. Nate and Chrissy brought the new one inside and put it together. I’m so excited with it! The description did not say that it was a rocker but it is! I will really like that, as well.

New chair
Fits perfectly!
Old chair – the new gray color makes a big difference!

I had a few items of clothing that needed seams stitched so I opened the sewing machine and did that, then went outside. I took up all the inserts on the steps going down to the bottom yard (they were HEAVY!), propped them up, and added sand to the base. Now they are all level and even with the wood and are not a tripping hazard. A big job done.

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All leveled out.

The Dutch iris are done blooming so I dead-headed them and cleaned up the other dead stalks. The Red Hot Poker is fully up and blooming. It’s so unique! I also moved some sedum from an overgrown spot and filled in between some empty stones on the back patio. Then I watered all the new plants and sprayed the dirt and sand off of the work areas (steps and stones).

Dead Iris
All cleaned up.
Red Hot Poker

Scripture:

Comforting Bible Verses
So comforting!

Quote:

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TOMORROW June 4th is:

International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression; National Cancer Survivors Day; National Cheese Day; National Hug Your Cat Day; National Old Maids Day; National Safe Day; National Cognac Day; National Clean Beauty Day.

Tomorrow is the Block Party at HCC – if you live in the area stop up at the church between 4pm and 6pm. games and fun for the kids, Corn Hole Tournament, food – Hope to see you there!


Block Party – June 4th!
Join us from 4:00 – 6:00pm as we set up our Bouncy House and have carnival games including a Cornhole Tournament! There will be food, fellowship and fun for all ages! We’re inviting our neighbors on the hill and we hope you’ll invite your friends, too! Don’t miss it!
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June 2, 2023

Today was a weird, uneventful but busy day. I started out getting involved in rearranging things in the house and didn’t even eat breakfast until after 10am, at which time I had hot tea and a scone. Yum.

When I called the furniture store they assured me that my recliner (which comes in two parts) would indeed fit in my Encore. So I grabbed my grocery list, emptied the car and put the seats down, and headed to Latrobe. We did get the chair in my car but I couldn’t see out the rear mirror. That always creeps me out, but I was extra careful and stayed in the right lane all the way home.

View from the rearview

I like the Aldi’s in Latrobe (it’s newer) so I got most of my groceries there, then zoomed on to Greensburg Walmart for the last three things. Went to work in Jeannette to finish the paperwork for my friend whose husband had passed away, and ended up being there for almost two hours, finishing up and talking to Sir Rege who was working alone. I even watched the store while he ran to the store. He used the last of his yellow legal tablet and needed to grab more. I told him he was Bud Jr – Bud couldn’t run the dealerships without his Yellow Tablet!

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Latrobe Aldi
Original U.S. Legal Pads, 9 Pads @ 100 pages
Yellow tablet

Thankfully I did manage to get both pieces of the chair out of the car, but couldn’t lift it then. So I got it into the shade and am waiting for Nate to come and help me bring it inside. Autmn and Noah are alerted to the fact that they can get their chair when they get ahold of a big enough vehicle. The tan chair does NOT come apart!

Bottom of chair – on its side
Back of chair – they look different colors but they are not! Both are grey.

My Mom’s cousin’s daughter (my third cousin? Fourth??) sent me a photo of my dad (on the left). The picture is taken at Ohiopyle with Dad’s uncle & cousin Carolyn. I was excited to get it!

Taken in 1940 – Dad would have been twelve!

I’m watching the sun move over the house to the west; I can now water the plants! It was over 90* today so I didn’t want to boil the flowers!

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And that, my friends, is the excitement for the day! And TOMORROW is another day, with no mistakes in it, as Anne Shirley would say.

Anne of Green Gables

Scripture:

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Quote:

Inspirational Quotes About The Sun. QuotesGram

TOMORROW June 3rd is:

Chimborazo Day; National Black Bear Day; National Bubbly Day; World Bicycle Day; National Egg Day; National Repeat Day (what???); National Chocolate Macaroon Day; National Trails Day; World Club Foot Day; National Prairie Day; National Play Outside Day.

I bought eggs today, and I love being outside. Plenty to celebrate! God bless…

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June 1, 2023

First off, I need to disclose an error. Yesterday’s post had a photo of me in front of the Capitol in Williamsburg but I labeled it the Palace. I switched photos at the last minute and didn’t correct the comment. Thanks to my lovely and alert traveling companion this was pointed out and I can make amends! Thanks Kath!

THIS is me at the Palace!

Today is Kelly and Matt’s 21st Wedding anniversary. Sending hugs and wishes for many more happy years – and lots of love all around!

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I went to work at both stores, then stopped at WOW outlet to check out napkins. I didn’t buy any, but I did get two new black sink mats. My old ones, which aren’t very old, are all out of shape, slimy, and look terrible. For about 1/20th of the cost I got these. Even if they only last a year I’m ahead of the game.

New mats
Old mats

I came home and changed clothes. I scrubbed the tan recliner that I am giving to Autmn, and also scrubbed the mailboxes. I didn’t take a ‘before’ picture but the top compared to the cable cover. Yuck.

The dark spots are still wet – hope they dry lighter!
CLEAN mailboxes???
Maybe I should spray paint them black.
They used to look like this – so it’s at least an improvement!

The fence still isn’t fixed but the weeds are dying from my weed killer spray. You may be able to see how far the rod is pulled out from the wall.

See the iron rod? And how far it is away from the wall?

Tomorrow is recycle day, and when I took the can up to the road I noticed that there is a flower growing through the patio stones beside the fence! I’ll wait to see if it blooms…

Mysterious plant

Scripture:

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Quote:

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TOMORROW June 2nd is:

National Leave The Office Early Day; International Volkswagen Bus Day; National Rotisserie Chicken Day; National Doughnut Day; National Bubba day; National Rocky Road Day.

I don’t have to work tomorrow so I can’t leave early! VW Buses were VERY popular in the 60’s – and Max will be totally thrilled about Doughnut Day! Celebrate the best you can. God bless…

National Doughnut Day | First Friday in June
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May 31, 2023

Here it is the last day of May! Can’t believe how fast this month has flown by. Seems like just yesterday we were packing for and heading to Colonial Williamsburg! Lovely trip…

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At the palace….

Today, of course, is my cleaning day, and I was all finished upstairs and part way done downstairs when I decided to switch things around in my living room. That being said, I stirred up dust bunnies and hidden crumbs under the couch so after I finally got things where I wanted them (took several tries) I had to clean in there again!

Moved the couch
Overview – as you walk in the front door
Back corner

I took a little break after that and had a piece of cheese and a pretzel and read a few pages in the book I’m almost finished with. The book is very good (It’s a series called EASTON ISLAND) but it is definitely a series. Usually each book wraps up at least one issue to satisfaction but these don’t. They are like a soap opera – it’s a ‘cliff-hanger’ ending and you have to get the next book to see what is going on. But again, they are good and I’m enjoying them. Almost done with book 2 and I think there are six….

Easton Island: The Letter (Easton Island Family Saga Series Book 2) by [Hope Callaghan]
Book 2 – ‘women’s fiction with a twist…’

After I was done cleaning, I cut the grass. All of my neighbors mowed today (or last night) so it was time. I also watered the flowers and new plants. The iris are looking good – yellow, white and purple. I even found some foxgloves, which I didn’t think I had any more of. I don’t remember planting them there but I’ll take them. I think the one to the right of the white one will be pink or light purple.

Front yard
Yellow
White
Purple
White with deep plum inside
White, and pink to the right

So that was my day – and it’s 8:30pm so I will stop and get dinner. Happy June – Yea for summer! Oh, and I’ll also change out the wooden Snoopy calendar.

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Happy Heart Quotes. QuotesGram

TOMORROW June 1st is:

National Pen Pal day; National Heimlich Maneuver Day; Global Day of Parents; World Reef Awareness Day; National Say Something Nice Day; World Milk Day; National Game Show Day; National Go Barefoot Day; National Hazelnut Cake Day; National Nail Polish Day.

Wow. Let’s see. Charlie Brown loves his pen pal. I had parents and I am a parent so that’s good. ALWAYS good to say something nice!! Make a point to do that. Mary’s mom Nancy loves game shows. I love to go barefoot. And my daughter is really into nail polish and cute designs. So – there you have it! Say something nice tomorrow and God bless…

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May 30, 2023

Back to work! There wasn’t an excessive amount to do in either store. I got home about noon, and checked my list for the day’s chores. I opted to give my tired, dry feet a bath in a tub of hot, soapy water. It felt very good. I don’t know why I don’t do that more often!

Happy toes!

I had a paper that needed notarized, and had a friend coming to the house to do that. In the meantime I did some ironing and put laundry away. Laura and I had a nice chat, and I copied my papers and put them in the mail. One more thing done!

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My eye appointment was at 2:15. I really like the Eye Center – Rhonda is very thorough, informative, and encouraging. My prescription did change a tiny bit, so I picked out frames and we ordered new glasses. It’s been several years since I had to do that. So now I’m waiting on the recliner to come in and for new glasses!

I dropped off title work for Mike G, then came home and did a few outside chores. Nate suggested I try changing the batteries in my weed killer wand – that worked! The fence still isn’t fixed so spraying this will help control the weeds in the stones. I also spent a good deal of time really soaking the new plants.

Sprayed through the fence…

Normally I clean my windows over Memorial Day weekend, but I was a few days behind – I did them this afternoon. My hands still smell like vinegar! Two little bunnies sat outside the living room window and watched me the whole time! Made a burger for supper, and all that’s left for tonight is writing in my journal and reading my Devotion.

Windows swing out to clean
One rabbit is under the bush (behind the light)

Oh – and speaking of devotions, yesterday’s was about cherishing friends (it was about David and Jonathan) – so here’s a shout out to my dearest friends that keep me going day after day (in no particular order): Skunk Hollow cousins, my sister, my family, Mary, Gen, Teresa, Diane, April. Sir Rege. Wishing you the blessing of friendship that warms the heart and lifts you up! (There are more – these are just a few!)

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Skunk Hollow girls – 2015
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Sister Kath
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Family (partial) 2016
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Mary
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Gen
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Teresa
Diane
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April
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Sir Rege and family

Scripture:

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Quote:

25 Short Friendship Quotes to Share With Your Best Friend - Cute ...

TOMORROW May 31st is:

National Senior Health & Fitness Day; National Smile Day; National Speak In Complete Sentences Day; World Parrot Day; Necrotizing Fasciitis Day; National Utah Day; National Flip Flop Day; National Save Your Hearing Day; National Autonomous Vehicle Day; World No Tobacco Day; National Macaroon Day.

My sister will for sure celebrate Flip Flop Day – and we can all celebrate SMILE day! I’ve never been to Utah so I’ll forgo that — have a happy Wednesday!

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She likes blingy flip flops!
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Memorial Day 2023

I had a laid-back, low key day today. Did my normal Monday laundry, had a muffin for lunch, and then took Nate’s chocolate down to him. We chatted for a bit and then I went on the back roads over to Home Depot. I got another tray of sedum and filled in at the bottom of the hill, where I planted the iris on Saturday. It seemed smarter to do that than to spread mulch, because the mulch will fade and wash down the hill and the sedum will spread and fill in. More bang for my buck – and effort.

Can’t really see all the sedum, but it’s everywhere I watered!
Hope that crazy cow doesn’t eat the new plants!

I put the deck umbrella up for the first time this spring, but it was a bit windy and almost tipped the table a few times. I wound it down part way and it was fine until I took it down and came inside.

Obviously I planted the sedum, and also moved a few smaller pieces of ground cover from other places to help fill in. Then I watered everything. The front yard is looking nice and the house looks neat. I came inside and took down the window stickees and a few other decorations in preparation of washing windows within the next few days. Now I’m going to get something to eat. Doesn’t sound like a full day but I haven’t sat down since breakfast!

Looks comfy to me!
Yard looks neat and trim

Scripture:

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One of my very favorite verses

Quote:

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TOMORROW May 30th is:

National Creativity Day; National Mint Julep Day; World Multiple Scleroses Day; Loomis Day; National Water A Flower day; National Hole In My Bucket Day.

How can you water a flower if there’s a hole in your becket? Well, it’s important so I’ll try! Have a lovely week – short one work day. For me that means two days of work this week! God bless…

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May 28, 2023

Sunday School is Cool! Today we learned that we can’t always know what’s ahead of us, or know what’s going to happen, but God is always with us. Mary had 6 paper bags and in each was something different. Max and Ben had to stick their hands in the bags without looking and guess what was in there. She had liquid hand soap, cereal, crayons, peanut butter — several times there was a resounding YUCK! But I think they got it.

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Imagine sticking your hand into this!

I decided to get a package of hot dogs, and hopefully one evening this week the wind will die down and I can do my fire pit! Already anticipating that…

Fire pit

I had a Panera Bread bagel (chocolate chip) for lunch, then went outside. I watered all the plants – front and back – and then pulled weeds. Got the little bit by the steps under the deck, and then around the big maple tree up front. Also finally sprayed the rocks with weed killer. The sprayer didn’t work so well – not sure why – but hopefully the weeds will die. By then maybe the fence will be secure and I can work over there again.

Mess around the tree – weeds and helicopters
All cleaned up
Cleared up all around!

Some new flowers are blooming. Well, old ones that come up every year at different times. I especially like the red hot poker!

Red Hot Poker in front of my Dutch Iris
Deep red Dianthus – a favorite!
White iris with one stock of yellow behind the fence

It’s especially nice to know that tomorrow is a holiday! Not sure what all I will do but it’s nice to have a laid-back day.

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TOMORROW May 29th is:

National COQ AU VIN Day; Memorial Day; National 529 Day; International Day of UN Peacekeepers; National Paperclip Day.

Wait. Paperclips have their own day? Wow. Hmmm. It’s important to remember those who have given so much to make and keep our country free. Make sure you take time to do that tomorrow. God bless us, every one!

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