Dining on an Outside Patio

For some people, (including me), going out to dinner is one of life's pleasures.

These days, however, it's also very expensive and sometimes not worth the hole in our budget.

Recently, a friend and I had dinner on an outside patio of a restaurant.

It was quite lovely to feel the fresh air and watch the flames dancing in the fire pit.

The food was okay but not great and certainly not worth the prices we paid.

However, the nearby flowers were gorgeous and worth looking at, especially considering they were better than the food!

DO YOU LIKE GOING OUT TO EAT? WHICH IS YOUR FAVORITE MEAL---BREAKFAST, LUNCH, OR DINNER?

Flowers, Flowers, Everywhere

 Sometimes the desire to have flowers around is overwhelming.

Today, the thought of buying a great big pot of pink petunias is very strong. 

Pink roses are also on my mind.  

There just may have to be a visit to a nursery before the day is done.

This has been an "at home" day since there was a lot of correspondence to complete as well as phone calls to make. 

Progress has been made and now it's time to take a break.

I hope you are having a nice Tuesday, this second day of June, 2026.

Remember to find something to smile about as well as laugh, in order to lift the spirt.  

Without a doubt, flowers will do it for me.

WHAT IS ONE WAY TO LIFT YOUR SPIRIT?

A Birdie Love Story?

Humming birds are drinking hardily from the feeder outside the window but that's not what this post is about.

Could there be a birdie love story developing on top of the apartment buffet?

A little yellow bird is peeking over the edge of the Christmas cactus that sits on the buffet top.

Down below, a larger bird, perhaps the male suitor, is looking up longingly at the cactus visitor.

It's easy to imagine love in progress!

It's comforting to think about how God takes care of the birds of the air so humans don't have to worry about being forgotten. 

If the Master of the Universe takes care of the birdies, He'll surely take care of his human children. 

That's the soothing message.

I hope you have a good Monday, the first day of the week in a new month! 

Houses of Worship

The photo above is one of many churches in New England.

I rolled the car window down to snap the photo and went on my merry way.

Most towns here have a ton of churches from all different denominations and ethnic backgrounds.

Some , like the ones shown, are very pretty structures, especially against a lovely blue sky.

Interiors of local old churches are also frequently very artistic and majestic.

Back at the apartment, something wondrous is going on.   

I was going to give up feeding the hummingbirds this spring since I don't remember too many of the little miracle birds coming to slurp up my homemade hummingbird liquid last year. 

That decision to call it quits before even seeing how this spring would be wasn't very wise.

After waiting a couple of extra days, I'll be darned, the hummers started coming.

It's good to have a reminder to "Be patient and wait upon the Lord."

Welcome to all the little hummers who will come throughout the summer.  

Here's hoping your Sunday is awesome.

May His love and kindness fill your heart today.

Lighted Accent Tree

Several years ago, there was a great yard sale at a very large, Victorian house.

Several large potted plants were for sale, including a variety of trees.

While all were artificial, they looked incredibly real.

Prices were very reasonable, considering these sell in stores for more than $100 each.

I purchased several but over the years, while moving several times since selling a house, only one tree, a kind of palm, remains.

The small apartment gets crowded quickly but so far, so good with the palm tree. It has remained.

Early evenings, in order to allow cooler air to come in, the partially screened door is left open. 

I place the tree in front of it to make looking in a bit more difficult.

Two strings of white lights have also been added.

The compulsive person inside of my head says to buy a couple more strands and twirl them around the tree branches.  Maybe that will be done, for summer!

In the meantime, the palm tree gets moved around the room at whim. 

 It's not too heavy, nor is the Indonesian basket purchased with the palm in mind, and in which it sits.

It's a nice addition to a small space and makes me happy.