True Colors

I once heard that a tree shows its true colors only once photosynthesis has stopped and the green of the chlorophyll gives way to the gold or crimson or russet specific to its variety. I find that so interesting–a tree spends most of the year growing and storing energy and only once it begins to rest can you see its “true colors.”

Here's to Autumn AND showing your "true colors"!

Autumn is in the Air

I only bring this bag out as the Halloween Season approaches! I have been fortunate enough to find more of this AWESOME out of print fabric. Hope you'll get you a BizzieLizzie Spooktacular Bag soon!

Remember 9-11 - 10 Years Ago Today

I can hardly believe it's been 10 years since that tragic day.

Words escape me! I borrowed my message from Internet Cafe Devotions. The picture and words say what I need to express and more! My heart goes out to all those around the world that were and still are involved.

My thanks go out to all those that fight each day to keep us safe!

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Recently I heard that if you read or listen to something new, then the next piece that you should read or listen to should be something old. It’s in the old that we find ourselves, where we’ve been and where we may be going. Today as we reflect on the events of September 11, 2001, may we pause to pray for those who lost their lives that day and in the days beyond protecting our freedom, and those they left behind. We pray too for those whom life changed that day. For those first responders who still today feel the effects of those acts of bravery. We pray God’s mercy and grace be ever theirs.

Are You My Mother?

Earlier on my blog there is a picture of a nest with some perfect Robin's eggs tucked inside. Well, that nest did not have a happy ending. The wind destroyed the nest and the eggs. I didn't even have the heart to blog about it.

A couple of days ago - we discovered a baby bird that had fallen out of it's nest. Another Robin. She was still alive, but no feathers and we knew she would not survive. She did not - or maybe it was a he.

Yesterday, Lizzie called me outside to say she had found a baby bird. Well, I was thinking she had found the "hidden" baby bird, but that wasn't so. ANOTHER baby had dropped out of our tall Oak and was on the ground. I'm sure it was from the same nest. This bird can walk a little and has some feathers. She's incredibly young and cannot fly. I moved her so that she could be found. I sat and watched the larger Robins come and feed her.

Lizzie and I made her a nest to keep her safe. I was afraid the mother would not return, but I watched the mother perch on the side of the box and feed her baby.

Last night - I panicked. I remembered that the baby in the box was on the ground and needed to be moved so that the ground predators would not eat her. Hubs got out the flashlight and perched the box in a tree for safe keeping. At least that was the plan.

This morning, she's still alive. She's tweeting and opening her mouth to be fed. I'm hoping the mother Robin will hear her plea and return to feed her. We left her in the same spot as yesterday.

One Day You're In - The Next You're Out

Lizzie got inspired! Check it out - Lizzie's Runway! Who's your favorite?

Which Are you?

A pessimist, they say, sees a glass of water as being half empty; an optimist sees the same glass as half full. But a giving person sees a glass of water and starts looking for someone who might be thirsty. G.Thomas Gale

Flowers, Specifically - Portulaca

I am a floral type! Flowers of any kind draw me in. Sure, I have my favorites, but I have LOTS of favorites.

From Wiki:
Portulaca (pronounced /ˌpɔrtjuːˈleɪkə/,[2] purslane) is the type genus of the flowering plant family Portulacaceae, comprising about 40-100 species found in the tropics and warm temperate regions. They are also sometimes known as Rose Moss or more commonly Moss Roses.

Common Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) is widely considered an edible plant, and in some areas an invasive type of weed. Some Portulaca species are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including the Nutmeg (Hadula trifolii).

Purslane can be eaten raw or cooked, and lends itself to stir fry dishes. Some say it has a slight lemon-like taste and mushroom-like texture. It is relatively easy to grow in more northern climates, including the New England area in the United States.

Here is one that LOVES the sun. Since we're having lots of sun and heat - these are flourishing and open up daily to share their color.

This coral flower - definitely caught my attention.