Hello, Is Anybody Out There?

 

Sometimes I wonder if there is even any interest in my blog anymore.  If anybody would read it if I wrote again.  Well, if you are out there and reading this, please drop me a line so I'll know it isn't completely obsolete.  The writing itch has started again and maybe, just maybe I can do this thing called writing again..

So come and sit with me awhile and we'll see where this conversation goes...

Mona

Inspiration..my Blog Anniversary

Well, well...  it has actually been 9 whole years since the very small, scary beginning.
I knew I wanted to write a blog and share my life but didn't know much about doing that.  still don't..
I keep the blog up and limping along because I still love to share things but just don't have the time to sit in front of a computer anymore.   One of my favorite sayings is...

Since I have greatly expanded my gardens, they have become my priority over the last few years. Hopefully as I get them planted, I will have time to share. 
Enough of that...  LOL

Thinking back over the years as a blogger, I have learned so much.  photography, tablescaping, when to keep my mouth shut..haha  that was a hard one.  I have made some great friends ad watched as this blogging community has grown and changed.  some of it still baffles me.  I am not a computer geek at all.  not even a little bit.  It is all hard learned for me..

Words are not adequate for thanking you all..  Every single time any of you have told me that I inspire you, I am humbled and overwhelmed...and so happy that you saw something you liked..
 You inspire me..  E.V.E.R.Y time you tell me that..  I am very grateful. 

The sun is shining and the garden is beckoning.. but first, a few pictures.

 Really, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU

Little did I know that I was developing my style as I set these tables through the years..

And just like that, I have spent more than 2 hours putting this blog post together.  It is a joy, a time consuming one..But I am not going anywhere. 

Again, THANK YOU to all of you..

Love, Mona

Me and Maggie

She is a wonderful companion.  She laid down and waited patiently while I took some pictures this morning.  We still miss Bonnie so much but this is our new normal..me and Maggie..we make a good team and she is intent in keeping her eye on me...taking her job very seriously.

The Lord gives us what we need when we need it...  She was here and waiting when Bonnie died.  It really has been an easy transition for her to be a full time house dog now...

We still love, love the screened back porch.  We are having such warm springlike temperatures that I am tempted to eat supper out there tonight...

I found this little magnolia seedling this morning.  I wonder if I can successfully move it?  hmmm  I just might try that.   We have several bigger magnolias all through our woods.

This are mahonia buds.  They look like stalks of brussell sprouts to me.  I love this plant even though some say is it invasive.  It behaves rather nicely on our property..so far...

Well, my dear husband gave me a new very BIG monitor for Christmas.  It is one suited for photography and the colors are spectacular..  I must say I am really enjoying it.  Right before Christmas I ran up on an antique white wicker desk for a few dollars.  I bought it quickly because I have been looking for one for about 20 years.  So, this morning, with husband's help, we moved the old too high desk OUT!  and the new white wicker PERFECT height desk into my room.  I tell you the truth, I feel like I have my life back.  Since we moved the office from our house into a business district several years ago, I have been just making do with what was left here.   Not any more...This is the first time I have enjoyed typing a blog in months   years..  Yes, it is nice to have a desk I can call my own.  a ladies desk that fits me..whew, I had no idea how much I missed this..  Maybe I will begin to blog again...

Thank you for stopping by..

Love, 

Mona