My beautiful tulips quickly faded from a deep pink to a dusty lavender and eventually to a watery lilac. Once the petals started falling, it was time to replace them. Tulips are still on sale at Ralphs at $11.99 for 20 stems. I had paid $5.99 for a 10-stem bundle last week so it's pretty much ... See Full Entry »
I just turned the heat on here in the apartment. The thermostat read 70° and I turned it up to 72°. I really can't take the cold anymore despite growing up in Boston. And yes, I know that 70° isn't cold cold, but my hands were icy and I just wasn't comfortable! I'll admit that I'm ... See Full Entry »
Whenever I'm trying to do some cleaning around the apartment, especially with laundry, Penny seems to want to help. Actually, it's more that she just wants me to take my attention off what I'm doing and direct it all towards her instead. As usual. See Full Entry »
My tulips are starting to get a bit droopy. The stems are growing too long and the heads are getting weak. I trimmed a good amount off the stems tonight and pulled off the lower leaves. Once in a narrower vase, they're back to looking fresh and lovely. See Full Entry »
Once last week's daffodils started to wilt, I bought a 10-stem bunch of tulips. I was going to put them in with the daffodils, but something made me decide to Google "cut tulip care" first. It was a good thing I did! The first result I went to mentions specifically not to put tulips in ... See Full Entry »
After 11 days, I finished A Dance with Dragons this weekend. It's the 5th book in George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series. (The first book was A Game of Thrones.) I read the previous 4 books for the first time this past summer and was hooked. Fortunately, unlike established fans of the ... See Full Entry »
The irises have wilted but lasted almost an entire week. This week's bundle has bloomed so fast. From yesterday: To today: See Full Entry »
Flowers always put me in a good mood. Yesterday's $2.99 purchase: Today's happy greeting: See Full Entry »
I just absolutely love our simply decorated, fresh green Christmas tree. Looking at it always puts me in a good mood, plus, it smells so nice! Yes, that is all. :-) See Full Entry »
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