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Monthly Weigh In Dec. 2025
I had no expectations, didn’t care too much. Surprise, 104.4. Encouraging, but honestly I haven’t had much of an appetite. When asked at the doctor’s office I said I was 153. That describes me as overweight. Discouraging.
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Happy Thanksgiving
We’re in the house in NC, just the two of us. I was on a mission. I still am experiencing a lot of pain from my fall. I think I either cracked or broke a rib. Pete thinks I should have it checked out but I’ve had enough doctors and tests, besides they can’t do…
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Willow Oak (Quercus phellos)
This is a native tree in the Southeastern United States. It is also a very messy tree. We had one in the front yard and we lost it during a storm, I am thankful for that. Our neighbor has one on the edge of his property that overlooks my herb garden, wildflower garden, and three…
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Perennials
I love perennials. I consider them my specialty. Perennials come back every year, they spread, and bloom all summer. They also attract pollinators and supply food for the birds. Here’s what’s still blooming . The Butterfly Bush and Roses need some grooming throughout the summer. If you cut off the spent blooms you will get…
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Weeds
After weeks of relentless record breaking heat, the weeds, which thrive in the heat, have taken over the herb garden and the wildflower garden. Each morning and evening I try and weed until I overdo it and struggle back into the house. Wildflower Garden I did manage to make two small bouquets Wildflowers Black Eyed…
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Banana Tree
This is the biggest one yet
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Bird Bath
I found this in the shed and cleaned it up (check out Ellie) This plate I used as a centerpiece in the dining room So easy We sell these in the garden shop, very expensive. Base $90, dish $120. I bought the base in The Christmas Tree Shop, $9.99, years ago. I miss that store,…
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New Blooms
Bee Balm Lilies, Sunflowers Wildflowers in seed garden Butterfly Bush with small butterfly More Wildflowers
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Being Stupid
Today the temperature is 104 degrees. Pete left for Anchorage Alaska early this morning, so it’s me and Ellie until Sunday. I needed to take her outside so I decided, since it’s so hot, to take the golf cart. I figured she would get exercise and I could pick some flowers to bring inside. I…
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More Blooms
I love this time of year. For the first time in 12 years I feel my garden beds are where I want them to be. Gardening is a lot of trial and error. I’m happy with the results Canna Lilies Red Hot Poker (buds starting) Coneflowers (Echinacea) Cleome The leaves of the Cleome look like…