Words by Lisa

Writing, wisdom, and wonder.

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I was just walking along, minding my own business when this tree looked at me, then quickly pretended to be looking at something else.

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Year Two of the Greenhouse

Welcome to year two of my humble greenhouse. This is the year of the begonia. The African violets have been relegated to a shady spot under the shelves. I never would have imagined myself saying this, but I have too many African violets. And too many plants in general.

The begonias are a welcome change. I only have three. Maybe that will suffice.

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Roses from my garden today.

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She’s excited to start her day .

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Ever heard of a resurrection plant? I hadn’t until this week.

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Found this really cool old tarot card ceramic box. I’ve added it to my witch altar.

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How to make a crochet patchwork afghan in four easy steps.

Buy 100% wool scrap yarn from the thrift shop.

Use the scrap yarn to crochet rectangles of various sizes.

Let the rectangles sit on your floor for a year and a half until you can't stand it anymore.

Sew the rectangles together, leaving wonky edges, as it looks kind of cool. OPTIONAL: Try to give the patchwork afghan to your kid, who will not want it.

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How to make a witch altar in three easy steps.

1. Find table at thrift shop.

2. Paint table red.

3. Cover red with black and varnish it.

And voila! You can create your own witch altar:

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I agree.

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Before chopping down diseased trees , and after. I miss the shade but not the mess.

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6 blossoms, world record, I’m pretty sure

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The definition of a lounging lizard.

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Grandma’s cactus is loaded with flowers ready to bloom.

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This little scene was in my fern garden and struck me as beautiful.

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I am deciding where to plant these seeds...