I have never purchased an orchid before.  They appear as if they would be high maintenance.  I’ve been assured that they’re pretty easy as long as you put them in a spot where they’re happy.  The previous owner of our home told us he kept orchids in a window which has a radiator underneath it constant providing moist heat to the flowers.

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We have a pair of Steller’s Jays that squawk almost every morning for peanuts.

This Wisteria weathered a real tough winter.  The plant is less than a year old and I’m happy to see it thriving.

A very dear friend, who knows my passion for Hummingbirds, sent me this email today:

“Legends say that hummingbirds float free of time, carrying our hopes for love, joy and celebration.  The hummingbird’s delicate grace reminds us that life is rich, beauty is everywhere, every personal connection has meaning and that laughter is life’s sweetest creation.”