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When Life Gives You Lumps, Smell the Flowers

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A splendidly fat Bumble Bee enjoying our Crab Apple blossoms.

Thank goodness it’s spring, although I’ve only had stolen moments to enjoy it.

A little sparrow has taken up residence in this birdhouse. 

Breezes and birdsong wafting in through an open window is the most delightful thing. Just the thought of it brings a smile.

The exuberance of this striped tulip is almost contagious.

The sounds of kids playing. Even the short walk from my front door to my car seems a balm.

So purple! These Grape Hyacinths pop up everywhere in the yard in spring and so do the weeds!

I’ve been looking forward to getting into the garden but a shoulder injury and some illness in the family is holding me back for a time.

My wheelbarrow is lonely for attention.

The vegetable garden and flowerbeds call, but for now, Harry rules out there in his own personal cat playground.

Cat patrol, it’s a never ending job!



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  1. Marie Woodhouse says

    May 23, 2019 at 1:31 pm

    Hi Brenda,
    I love cats in general.
    I love your car as the orange and white cats are my favourites.
    Do you know of any available, let me know, but I live in the Newmarket area.
    Cheers, Marie

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