Almost forgot to post today! Don is off to a gig at a Farmer’s Market. The protests weren’t scheduled yet when he booked it. So we’ll be protesting virtually, as he has our only car. And I’ll be praying for storms in the DC area.
I’ll keep this brief.
An indication of the size of the spirea, but it’s also misleading as it surrounds the hydrangea, so from this aspect you’re missing the fact that it goes way back. I’ll try for another photo when it stops raining. It was a tiny little bush when I purchased it and I had no idea it would spread so much. I need to cut some of it back.
Another of the wildflowers that pop up near the big garden bed. This one is so exquisite! If anyone knows the name of this one, I’d love to know.
If you missed yesterday’s post, Audrey made her debut. She’s a Little Keiko doll and I did the face up. Not perfect, but pretty good! Her eyes are green, by the way, but since I purposely took a moody photo on this rainy morning, they look darker than they are. I was sure her eyebrows were going to be darker than they are and that would have been fine, but they match her hair perfectly.
I’m praying for the safety of all involved in the marches, and of everyone at risk in this insane assault by EYEC (purposely misspelled.) We will overcome.
Stay safe, my friends.
Happy Saturday.
i’ve only ever known white spirea, but the pink sure is pretty too.
i looked through our midwest “kaufman’s field guide to nature” to try to help identify that pretty wildflower. so far the closest possibility i’ve seen may be “claytonia virginica / spring beauty”, but it’s hard to say from a small photo in the book showing a different angle than your own photo. good luck with solving the mystery.
also good luck with and prayers about the weather and don’s gig, and to everyone out at “no kings” protests. stay safe in every way.
you did beautiful work for audrey. i love “old-fashioned” names.
fed earl and the birds, and went for a walk well before 8:00 … already quite humid here. grateful for air conditioning and curtains, among many other things.
hope you, don and everyone else have a nice weekend and stay safe.
kathy
I’ll look them up in one of my guides, just haven’t got around to it yet.
The name came to me at the very last minute, as I finished her.
Thanks so much, Kathy.
Stay safe.
Audrey is beautiful! I think you did a great job.
Thank you so much, Jenny.
Stay safe.
Being an Army veteran, the protests that is happening on the 250th birthday of the Army makes me sad because of hatred for one man..
No one is protesting the Army.
But the responsibility is on him. He commandeered this day and the army’s birthday because he wanted a parade – for himself. I’m sorry for the Army. They deserve their own celebration that is not linked to a tyrant and draft dodger’s need for attention. He called service members “suckers and losers.”
Stay safe, Trina. We honor your service to our country. Thank you.
it’s unfortunate that flag day and this parade are the same day as you-know-who’s birthday. i think his purpose for this parade clearly shows through his other actions and that he’s made no mention (that i’ve found anyway) of the navy and marine corp getting parades for their own 250th anniversaries this year. what a shame, to put it mildly.
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sending hugs (if okay) and many thanks for your service, trina. may God bless you, all veterans and all your families for serving and sacrificing for my family, me, the rest of this country and the world.
kathy
Beautiful wildflowers! You did a great job with Audrey! I just got back from our local protest…great turnout, probably close to 300 people! All very peaceful!
I’ve been watching footage and the number of people protesting is astronomical! Yay!
Thanks so much, Barrie.
Stay safe.
just got back from NO KINGS protest on Port Jeff Long Island. there were many of us in the rain with signs and with the exception of a few trump flagged cars we got lots of support. It was peaceful and reassuring that there are likeminded people who value the Constitution and are opposed to trump and his illegal tactics. Yes trump is part of the tick problem we have. He is a lunatic. I had a tiny nest in a hanging plant….they hatched and left and now I am taking my plant back. Poor thing needed a repotting but seems good as new. As I write this I am watching a chubby chipmunk about to scamper under our shed….his summer home.
My air conditioner died…two weeks after the Warranty period. Too costly to fix. Not sure what we will be doing. I am tired. Do not want to think of anything now….love looking at your plants and the dolls and your fairytale cottage.
I hope Don doesn’t have bad weather. I know how those roads can be. I lived in the Hudson valley most of my life. The area is beautiful but lots of winding roads. I miss it.
Take care,
I thank you so much for posting….as I have written before….it is always a safe and sane place to visit your blog.
Maria
Thanks for sharing your protest experience, Maria. Good for you!
Don was fine today. It didn’t rain – just gloomy skies.
Hope your A/C problem can be resolved.
Stay safe.
Our No KIngs protest in Naperville, IL was terrific. We had a huge turnout with wonderful weather. Police were all around keeping us safe and there was never any trouble at all. Everyone with great signs, chanting, marching – cars driving by honking and waving to support us. Felt so wonderful to be there.
Thanks so much for sharing your NO KINGS experiene, Ellen. Good for you!
Stay safe.
So sad about the shootings in Minnesota. What is wrong with people?! Just over politics?! We had a lot of protests around Phoenix. Very peaceful. It was a little too hot for us to be outside that long. Just glad that most of them were peaceful. I think our air conditioner needs some attention. Having them come out on Monday morning. Hope it is not too expensive. I am doing pretty good with my sleep apnea machine. Better than I expected. I love looking at that picture of your adorable cottage! Take care!
Deb
Glad you’re doing well with the machine, Deb. Hope the A/C gets fixed tomorrow.
Stay safe.
…and I almost forgot to read your posts! Been super busy…mostly with catching up on yard work. Weed pulling, pine tree trimming has been occupying our time these last few days. Still have many things to do, but making progress.
Audrey is a cutie…you should be proud of the work you did. Your spirea is gorgeous…hard to see the hydrangea though…once she blooms she’ll be spectacular as well. And your catalpa! So many blooms!
Looks like the #NoKings was peaceful…and a huge success! Thank goodness..but such sad news out of Minnesota. My heart aches, as it does for many like minded souls I am sure.
Hope things went well for Don….enjoy your Sunday! ;)
You’ll see the hydrangea. The blooms are getting bigger every day.
I am greatly saddened and horrified by the murders in Minnesota.
Stay safe, Donnamae.
That spirea — wow. Biggest wow! We had a great No Kings in Lansing — estimated crowd 5-7000 (depending on your source.) All was peaceful and the weather was perfect!
The numbers of people protesting are astounding. Yay, Americans. We will win this fight.
Stay safe, Jeanie.
Just now sitting down to read my blog list from the last few days. Isn’t the garden glorious in June?!
Your unidentified wild flower is a beardtongue. See the little stigma/style sticking out of the center of the blossom with little hairs on it? A little bearded flower tongue! Beardtongue is native to the Eastern US. Horticultural varieties can be pink and lavender, but I prefer the white ones.
Oh, thank you so much for this information, Judith! I will pass this on to my readers today.
Yes, indeed, I can see that tongue!
Stay safe.