Thai Basil

Thai basil, a friend called a few weeks ago and said I have a tiny seedling would you like it, of course I said yes.  It truly was tiny, maybe only two leaves, but I think it has found a happy place here on our deck.  It has a unique smell and taste, different from most basils that I grow.  A bit more like licorice but I like it.  I am currently looking for recipes that need a bit. 
Today I realized that it is May 31.  This has been an unforgettable May. Be safe, be kind, be well.

My New Old Flag

Cleaning out the linen cupboard today I found a flag I had forgotten about.  Somehow it had fallen under the bottom drawer between the drawer and the floor.  I clean and refurbish linens pretty often but the the way the cupboard is built you can't see the floor underneath.  Cleaning mood that I was in, I removed all the drawers and there was my flag.  So here's my new old flag.

Tomorrow is Sunday.  I wish you all peace, may you be kind, be well.

Sweet Shrub

It was a just a tiny plant that was put in the ground a couple of months ago.  I never dreamed it would bloom this spring.  The smell is sweet, spicy and unforgettable.  Sweet Shrub.

Be safe, be well, be kind.

Lemon Tree

Last year we lost our crop of Meyer lemons, we almost lost our tree.  With much love and care she has blossomed this spring.  When she was blooming the whole house smelled divine.  Now she is loaded with small green lemons.  I can't wait to pick the first one that ripens.

Tomorrow is Friday, be kind, be safe.

Bees

I have fallen in love with a tee shirt company, Life is Good.  They are spreading optimism one tee shirt at a time.  Good quality tees for everyone in the family with unique art/messages.
I found the perfect tee for Rick.  It came in the mail yesterday so I had to take his picture today.
Don't you think it suits him?  All he is saying, Give Bees A Chance.

Tolerant Hook

My friend Karen wrote a gratitude journal on FB for 60 days.  At the end of her 60 days she asked her daughter and I to carry on for 60 more days. Karen is an incredible writer and I was honored that she asked me to pick up the torch.  I won't be posting all my days on here, but this one got a great deal of attention today so I am sharing it tonight.

Gratitude day 2, Dogs. We have had rescued throw away dogs our whole married life. Most have been mutts but some have had those snooty bloodlines that people pay big dollars for. Currently we have Taz the Yorkie who knows she is queen of the world and wonders daily how she ended up on a farm. I can tell you why she loves living here, my shoes.

Within her first week with us, she had found my shoe collection and chose only my finest leather boots to satisfy her urge to sniff and rest on. She positively purrs lying on those vintage leather Gucci’s.

Hook is a deaf Pitt bull mix. He is just a chunk of furry love. I think he knows we saved his life and his loyalty takes my breath away. Hook would take a bullet for me. This morning he rests at my feet while I drink coffee. He is ever watchful , making sure those nasty squirrels don’t attack his happy home.

And our newest rescue is Kodak , a lab mix with an adorable face and enough energy to send a rocket to Mars. The only time he is still is when he sleeps.

Hook tolerates him and Taz scorns him.

Through our 46 years of marriage all our throw always have given us love, companionship and many memories. Their personalities have been unique. I am so grateful for our rescues, and the incredible amount of joy they have brought into our lives

Mail

We live in the country.  Years ago my boss at that, time came to our house for dinner.  When she and her husband got out of their car, she asked if we took American currency.  Since we live in the country, we shop on line a great deal.  In the county where we live there is not one single book store.
Twelve miles to a bank and fast food place.  Am I painting a clear picture.

All that said, we rely on our mail service, we use our mail service, we love our local post office.
Samantha and her dad bought a new mail box a few days ago.  They asked if I would do a little decorative painting.  Here is the finished product.  We think our mail carrier will love it.  This week Rick and I are buying a new mail box, of course I will paint ours too.