Tales of a British expat, transplanted into the lush Tennessee countryside. Lover of old, time-worn, and antique. Tea-drinker, flower-grower, animal-nurturer.
Thursday, May 19, 2022
Snoozing
Sunday, May 15, 2022
For The Birds
The Perennials have been slower to return this
year, mostly because we've had more than our fair share of frosts and freezes these early Spring days.
The Goldfinches will soon be devouring the seeds of this Tickseed.
From low hung branches; little space they stop;
But sip, and twitter, and their feathers sleek;
Then off at once, as in a wanton freak:
Or perhaps, to show their black, and golden wings,
Pausing upon their yellow flutterings.
Were I in such a place, I sure should pray
That nought less sweet, might call my thoughts away.”
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
May Days
Our days have warmed up nicely, and all those April showers have surely graced us with an abundance of May flowers.
Sunday, May 8, 2022
To All Of Our Wonderful Mothers
Dedicated to all of our wonderful mothers, without whose unselfish, love and devotion, our lives would be forever changed.
A "Happy Mother's Day", I hope your day is filled with much loveliness.Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Simple Pleasures
Strawberry season has arrived here in Middle Tennessee.
Handpick your own, or buy by the basketful.
When I was a young girl, I was allergic to fresh strawberries.
Thank goodness, I outgrew that sensitivity.
"As the years pass, I am coming more and more to understand that it is the common, everyday blessings of our common everyday lives for which we should be particularly grateful."
🍓
Sunday, May 1, 2022
The Merry Month Of May
Despite two frost-laden nights this past week, the Clematis has once again graced us with her stunning blooms.
May Days cometh.
And Spring arose on the garden fair,
Sunday, April 24, 2022
Springtime
Incredible blue skies and sunshine today. Lots of the stuff, it surely feels like we are slap in the midst of summer with this 86 degree heat.
Flowers are bursting out in full bloom, a virtual rainbow of colors, each day, a new surprise.
The wild turkeys are parading their new poults, the flock continues to grow.
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
View Through My Window
Saturday, April 16, 2022
Easter Blessings
Don’t put all of your eggs in one basket.
Walk softly and carry a big carrot.
Everyone needs a friend who is all ears.
There’s no such thing as too much candy.
All work and no play can make you a basket case.
A cute little tail attracts a lot of attention.
Everyone is entitled to a bad hare day.
Let happy thoughts multiply like rabbits.
Some body parts should be floppy.
Keep your paws off other people’s jellybeans.
Good things come in small sugar-coated packages.
The grass is always greener in someone else’s basket.
An Easter bonnet can tame even the wildest hare.
To show your true colors – you have to come out of your shell.
The best things in life are still sweet and gooey.
~ Author Unknown
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Floating Along
Another day of rain.
Six inches of the stuff, the ground is soaked.
Even Freddie the frog has taken to higher ground.
Floating on moss-colored water
And the croaking of frogs -
Cracked bell-notes in the twilight.
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Returning
Now every field is clothed with grass, and every tree with leaves; now the woods put forth their blossoms, and the year assumes its gay attire. ~Virgil

Friday, April 1, 2022
April Showers Bring May Flowers
A steady spring rain has fallen all day.
The little pond is overflowing.
Soft rainfall makes for happy flowers, and one grateful little frog.
Sunday, March 20, 2022
Hello Spring
Hello Spring, we've been waiting for you..... your healing sunshine is desperately needed.
The Robins have returned, a sure sign that you have arrived.