Category Archives: spring

Lessons & Fog?

Posted on May 24, 2013 by stuffitellmysister

It’s been an interesting week, hasn’t it?  But I have learned some lessons that I would not have been opened to otherwise.  1.  It’s okay to ask for help. I tell people this all the time, but it is hard to be … Continue reading →

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Praying for Oklahoma

Posted on May 21, 2013 by stuffitellmysister

Some of you may have read my post yesterday about the storms headed our way.  Little did I know that just a couple of hours after that, I would be watching live television footage of a one to two-mile wide … Continue reading →

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From Mama’s Garden to You~

Posted on May 9, 2013 by stuffitellmysister

Just remember in the winter Far beneath the bitter snow Lies the seed That with the sun’s love, in the spring Becomes the rose. Lyrics and Song Music by Amanda McBroom, Made popular by Bette Midler~  

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From the Outside

Posted on May 6, 2013 by stuffitellmysister

Another Sunday drive through downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma.  The buildings always catch my eye.   This was what stood out to me on this particular day. I couldn’t help but wonder who lived on the other side of these upstairs windows. Were they … Continue reading →

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Just Stuff

Posted on May 3, 2013 by stuffitellmysister

It is Friday and I am still not finished with my “list” for the week.  Still, I thought I would pause for a moment and share a few pics with you from last week. ….They reflect a part our life in Oklahoma.  😉 … Continue reading →

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Pretend You Didn’t See Me

Posted on May 1, 2013 by stuffitellmysister

Happy May Day! I recall my mom telling us stories about May Day when she was growing up. Maypoles and ribbons…..hiding little woven baskets on doorsteps and hurrying away before you were caught. When our boys were young, they loved … Continue reading →

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April 19, 1995 ~ May We Never Forget

Posted on April 18, 2013 by stuffitellmysister

April 19, 1995. The day that forever changed Oklahoma. We became a ball of fear, caution and grief. But at the same time we turned to each other for comfort. We leaned more on our faith. Hugged our children tighter. … Continue reading →

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Rubber Mulch ~ Revisited

Posted on April 17, 2013 by stuffitellmysister

I have had several inquiries on the rubber mulch that we put in our flowerbeds last spring.  Here we are a year later.  We are very pleased with the outcome.  It did not fade.  It does not wash away in … Continue reading →

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Eye on the Sky

Posted on April 9, 2013 by stuffitellmysister

A little reminder for those that live in “storm” areas.  Spring is here and though tornadoes can occur at ANY time, now seems to be when they are really kicking in.  Our outstanding Oklahoma meteorologists have been preparing us that today could be a rough day.  Our … Continue reading →

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First Bloom

Posted on April 7, 2013 by stuffitellmysister

The flowers of late winter and early spring occupy places in our hearts well out of proportion to their size. ~Gertrude S. Wister I perhaps owe having become a painter to flowers.  ~Claude Monet I hope some day to meet … Continue reading →

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