Tuesday is here and so is Winter!  The switch is on.  

Many of you are getting record snow this year.  

Does the mail come to you every day?  

Multnomah Falls is one of my favorite places but that is NOT me in the red on the bridge.  

What??? Do you think I like winter or that I am that crazy?  

The weekend is gone and it is time for coffee on this President's Day with no mail and banks closed.  

I thought I would share a chocolate rose with you today.  It looks like there is enough for everyone.  

I wish my strawberry plants were blooming to go with our chocolate.  

I love sharing!  I will gladly try to share our rain, our warm weather, our sunshine, but I will give away our cold weather.  We are going to start at 8° for two mornings and not be above freezing for several days.  

Always remember you are welcome here where there is love to be shared no matter the temperatures outside (even when we are 100°).  

Before we know it the Hummingbirds will be back and I can't wait to share them with you.  I spend hours watching them from the patio.  

Daffies have been blooming all week,
their li'l heads popping up everywhere.
What's exploding in your yard?
Happy weekend, friend! *hugs*

Bundle up and have some hot coffee to start this Saturday!  

I wish for you blue skies and a wonderful weekend!  

May you spot something beautiful at sunrise, like a deer watching you watch him.  

Cardinals always make you feel like they are bringing luck to you when you see them.  

Nothing is more magnificent than spotting an eagle.  This one is keeping an eye on you.  

As the day turns into night, may you be warm and have sweet dreams.  

 
  *hugs* 

Valentine's Day has finally arrived and it is FRIDAY too!  We hit the jackpot and didn't even have to buy a ticket!  

Dolphins remind me of Cricket!  She was the first person to friend me on a social site in 2008.  Don't forget those that are no longer with us here on Earth.  

Tell me all about your plans for this day.  We might do a pick up order for food and celebrate with each other at home.  

Do you make reservations for the evening?  We try not to drive at night but in years long ago we would dance the entire weekend away.  

Even if you have a quiet day, I hope the memories of your heart on fire and the past will warm your heart and put a smile on your face.  

You are loved by others!  Today is the perfect day to tell someone that you love them.  

Thankful Thursday!  The day before Valentine's Day is a perfect day to show your kindness to everyone you encounter today!   

It is a good day to make others smile too.  

It is easy to make someone laugh out loud for some people.  

Flowers are a BIG part of every Valentine Day celebration.  

Don't ever forget that kisses are the most fun part of Valentine's Day!  

On the more serious side, does your Valentine like jewelry?  Just watch her eyes sparkle!  

The gifts might get out of hand, but LOVE is what every day of life is all about.  Tell them how you feel.  

Enjoy a warm, cozy weekend! -di

Wednesday!  Woo Hoo!  This time of year some places have snow and some places are warmer.  

Isn't it amazing how Cardinals seem to like the snow as much as they like the warmer temperatures?  

I love when the sun comes out and the birds start looking for food.  Their lovely chatter just warms the heart.  

Then there are the rainy days.  Isn't this just the sweetest?  

Look around as you go through your day.  Each bird is different just like each of us are uniquely made.  

Good Morning!  It is Tuesday and we are starting the day at 64°.  I know cold weather will be back next week.  

But with weather this nice, you have to enjoy each minute of the day.  

Take a walk and take time to look around at what is happening in February.  

Poinsettias have lost most of their green leaves but some of the red ones are still there reaching for the sun.  

The Christmas Cactus is finally blooming over a month late.  It needed the sunshine and we had so many cold days with clouds.  

The Anthurium is still blooming through the winter just because other plants are happy and blooming too.  

At the end of the day, look back and remember what made you smile.  Hopefully, you shared that smile with others and even laughed out loud.  

The weather is beautiful here.  I have so enjoyed sitting outside in the sunshine!  

I think the dogs need to be outside for the day too and quit getting into things that they shouldn't.  

All they want to do is sleep.  They need to get up and get some exercise and some sun.  

Pretending to be hurt is not an excuse to not go outside.  What a Hamm!!!  

Guess I had better remember to put my cards in the mail.  They are full of hearts for you!  

Happy new month!  We are starting out cold this morning, near freezing, but it will be our last for the next 10 days.  

I got my page changed for the season of love!  Valentine's Day is less than 2 weeks away.  Have you made reservations to take your sweetie out somewhere?  

For us it is just an excuse to go out to lunch for a delicious meal together like we do every week.  

After all these years, the feelings just keep growing stronger because we have to rely on each other more and more.  

If you don't have a spouse, you can still find someone to share the day with just to show them how important they are in your life.  

Everyone needs a kiss and some candy to make their day better.  Blessings & Hugs!  

We are having a wonderful ending to the first month of 2025.  

Carly and J Lo were outside on their big bed enjoying the warmer weather in the 50's.  

However, they did not enjoy the thunder and lightning and loud pouring rain from 9 pm until 6 am the next day.  

I love thunder & lightning and our 5" rain gauge was overflowing the next morning.  

We woke up to gray skies but most of the rain had soaked right into the ground. 

After all, look how beautiful the evening turned out.  God's blessings of rain with a magnificent sunset to follow.  

Good Wednesday Morning!  It is time for coffee to help us warm up.  

You can also bake gingerbread men to warm up the kitchen like my friend, Julie, in Lubbock.  

Do you have blue skies?  Even if it is cold, maybe it is a good day to get out.  

Do you like to ice skate?  Just look at the colors the sun can make in cold weather!  God is quite the artist.  

Is winter a good time to travel, that is if you don't mind the cold?  A train trip to see the scenery is always a fun time.  

So whether you are a homebody that loves to cook or someone who likes being out in the cold weather, have a fun day!  Blessings & Hugs!  

Tuesday is our favorite day because we go out to get Tacos.  Every day we love to share our smiles and let our light shine brightly.  

We always enjoy people and showing love to them and then seeing a frown turn into a smile.  

You never know what others are going through when you cross their path.  So share your peace with them.  

Teach your children to be kind and do what is right by showing them how to treat others.  

All of life starts with believing in yourself and showing others the right way to behave.  

That includes dancing and singing and praising the Lord.  They already know just how crazy you are, so show them.  

Blessings & Hugs!  Pam

The last Monday of January, are you making the most of 2025?  

Don't wait for the timing to be perfect.  Don't wait to tell someone you love them.

Every minute of every day miracles are happening all around us.  

He sees each hair on our head and He has a plan for each of us.  

This month and this year is moving fast but remember that you are never alone.  

Make the most of each day by sharing your Smile, your Love, your Blessings & Hugs!  

Caturday is upon us so let's get up and find something to get into today.  

The first thing, no matter what day of the week, is always coffee.  

Then, once we are outside, that is when we hunt for something fun to do.  

Are there any instructions on how to do a Snow Angel?  

Then just shake it off and let's go back inside and get out of this cold weather.  

Come on follow me, I know where the kibbles are hidden.  

My wish for you this Friday is that your temperatures have warmed up.  

For your weekend, I wish you loads of sunshine to put smiles on everyone's faces.  

We know that Old man Winter is not done with us yet as Spring is not just around the corner.  

But I hope you see lots of birds and animals today that are out enjoying the warmer weather.  

I pray that if you do still have roads covered in ice and or snow that your travels are blessed and you make it home safely.  

Have a wonderful Friday and a fun yet restful weekend.  Blessings & Hugs!  Pam. 

One day closer to the weekend and warmer weather.  

As the days are flying by, would you like to sit and have some coffee and cookies?  

I know we can't slow time down but just think of the things we could talk about and the memories we could make.  

We can solve the problems of the world and share our dreams of the future.  

We can always cheer each other on toward the finish line.  

Now get ready for the best time of your life as we share our Blessings & Hugs with each other.  

Wednesday is the middle of the week and the best day to share your heart with others.  

Love is what life is all about, the greatest of all is Love.  Put a smile on someone's face today by sharing your smile with them or doing something good for them. 

After all, it is the little, fun things that make life so wonderful for them and for you too.  

Besides, when you make others happy, it makes you forget your problems too!  

Never miss an opportunity to share your heart overflowing with love with others.  

This is where we are right now, today, make the most of it.  Blessings & Hugs!  Pam

It is a Tuesday and some people in Central & South Texas are waking up to snow today.  

Some of my friends are excited that they might get to build a snowman today.  

Maybe others will just stay inside and play with the toys they got for Christmas.  

I don't think anyone will actually be able to ice skate today in Texas unless they go to a rink that is man made.  

But families will have fun today just being together in the rare Texas snow.  

Some will just try to stay warm today and build a fire in the fireplace.  

I am just thankful that they are getting snow and North Texas is not this time around.  Sharing Blessings & Hugs!  Pam

Good Monday Morning!  It is cold in North Texas, 18°!   Tomorrow morning it will even be cold in South Texas.  

At least we do not have any moisture in the air or precipitation therefore we do not have any snow in the DFW area.  

Our friends in Lubbock had a surprise Sunday with a light dusting of snow.  In Waco, Houston, and San Antonio areas, they should get snow.  Even the Corpus Christi area, where I grew up, has a chance of snow flurries which is rare.  

I am just hoping that there is no ice on the trees anywhere in Texas.  If the trees are icy and the tree limbs get heavy and break then the electricity usually goes out.  

After all, we just want to be able to build a snowman and get out of school or work.  

Hey, maybe the snowman could check the mailbox and bring the mail inside to me.  

Enjoy this new week with Blessings & Hugs!  Pam