A Good Laugh!

A few minutes with Mrs. Hughes and your holiday stress melts away.

I'll Be Home For Christmas/Michael Buble

Pecan Balls

Mild Weather

I finally finished decorating the tree. Mild weather had me outside for several days.

Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring

Mary Did You Know

Christmas Everyday

Bianca Ryan

The Christmas tree went up yesterday. Today, decorating will ensue.

Cardinal Rescue

I found a female cardinal incapacitated on the ground that had obviously flown into our window . They often recover quickly but she did not. She could cling to your finger and her eyes looked alert but she did not move at all. I thought the warmth from my hand might revive her but no. After about fifteen minutes, I brought her inside and put her in a little cage. She still didn't move at all but watched my movements and could turn her head a little. After about an hour, she started jumping around in the cage. Fearing she would injure herself in such a small enclosure, I released her on the deck. Good luck little bird.

Amy Grant and CeCe Winans

Titmouse

always finds newly placed seed first.

Grownup Christmas List

Goldfinches

have more subtle color in the winter.

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Elwoodii'

grows slowly and is hardy in zone 6.

Peanut Pumpkin Seed

are drying. I'm sending them to a fellow gardener who grows pumpkins.

First Christmas Decorations

are Nandina berries outside

and a cute ceramic snowman inside.

Happy Birthday, Roger!