Do you see the pineapple

April 2014 just as I was about to head home after a great visit, my friend Susie said, "don't you want this pineapple plant?"

OK

As you can see on my patio by September 2014, it was quiet large.

When our temperature consistently got into the 50 degree range at night, she had to come in the house. 

I only had one spot to accommodate her spiky arms. The light wasn't as good as it should have been and even though I passed her everyday, I confess I neglected her. 

Sometime after Christmas I looked for new growth and lo and behold I thought I could see what might be the birth of a new baby pineapple. 

This is what it looked like in February 2015 still inside.

And here it is in April 2015 after moving outside.

Today I harvested the baby.

It didn't get very big. 

Probably because of my neglect.

Notice the juice.

I served myself homegrown pineapple and homemade yogurt for breakfast. 

And.

I ate the whole thing.

It was the juciest and sweetest pineapple I have ever eaten. 

Sorry Susie, I couldn't wait for you. 

It was my day this week...

I have this Friend.

Her name is Susan and she gives me things.

It was my day this week (I've had 71 so far) and I was working over in the Garden Palace early before it got so hot. 

I had a greeting on Facebook on my day and Susan said she wanted to come by if I was home.

Of course I said, "I'm home...wear mud boots to walk to the Garden Palace cause I'm headed over there."

A little while later, I looked out the window and there she was trudging through the low water spot and weedy wildflowers with her arms full. 

I hollered hey and just then felt a little flip flop.

But when she got to the back door with a big smile on her face and two gift bags, I nearly burst into tears because I suddenly realized I was having my very first 

Garden Palace Birthday Party with my BFF.

One bag had the sweet "Its Your Day" birthday canvas that she made special. 

For Me. 

The other bag was full of Garden Palace treasures like little china plates, glasses and this cute little topless teapot.

She knew I would love them and know just what to do with a topless teapot. 

Now you may remember this corner shelf unit was on my project by project list.

But you didn't know that this too was a treasure from Susan.

I only needed to hang it in the corner and when Dear Son was hear recently, we got it hung. 

In the corner behind the back door. 

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Thank you Susan for always making me smile.

A Story about Jenny and the Bobcat

A True Story about Jenny and the Bobcat

We had no idea about this until Saturday while Jenny was still here. 

My Mister usually collects his game camera cards and takes a look on the weekends. 

We were pretty shocked when we saw and realized how close in time our paths crossed with the bobcat.

We see all sorts of wild game probably because they are coming to a watering hole, our stock tank.  

Had ta show.

♥

Sheeeee's here

My friend Jenny is here!

And we're doing what you do when art friends get together.

We are staying up late painting and making art messes everywhere.

Jenny is my first Artist In Residence at the Garden Palace.

This is the home studio view I woke to this morning. 

More to come.

Wish you were here.

♥

She Is Prayer Book

She Is Prayer Book

She is

clothed

with strength and dignity

and laughs

without

fear

of the future
Proverbs 31:25

She is

beautiful
sensitive
loving
fun
caring
joyful
strong
motherly
and kind
She is Lorraine

I first met my friend Lorraine Lewis, her dear husband and beautiful daughter in Italy about a year and a half ago. 

All I can say, she is a beautiful person with a loving family and they made my trip more special than they even know. 

Lorraine is now faced with the return of cancer. 

What can one do but pray when you live so far away.

While in prayer, I was inspired to stitch this little prayer book to send to Lorraine. 

Just to let her know that every stitch held a special prayer for her stitched with love from me.

♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

There will be a special Art Auction to share support and love for Lorraine Lewis as she battles Colorectal Cancer this week on Instagram.

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I invite you to click on the above link to preview the Art to be auctioned.

The bidding on Instagram opens 9am on 14th June and ends at 9am on 15th June.

Memory Journal by Zorana

Oh yes she did!!!!!  She went straight home and made this beautiful  little memory journal and mailed it to me.  You see, a couple of years ago when I visited her, I took her this very little blank journal that I made for her.  She saved if for just the right time.  I guess one could say it is a memory journal collaboration because it still holds memories of my trip to see her and is now full of our memories of her trip to see me.  

And do you believe this!!!!!  She sent me CDs of all the many photos that she took while here and she made this special little case for them. Thank you dear friend for being so thoughtful. xo  


And that reminds me, my repaired camera is expected today and I will be back in business and I can't wait. 

♥ Sharon