it takes courage to gain peace…

usually, every spring…i go in search of something new for my outdoor garden beds. this year i am moving into an apartment with my two children. a single mom. but a happier one. i put together a garden that is going to move with us. i put a dollar tree mirror on the bottom added…

ever thought about sushi burritos?

The guys here did. If you are bored of normal food & want to try the untried? Birmingham, eat here. “Adventurous mash-up eatery paring sushi rolls with Mexican street food in a mellow corner locale” their words. wasabijuan.com 4120 3rd ave South, Birmingham, Alabama 35222 (205) 703.8891 However, location…you know that boarded up old victorian…

Om…said they

i want the middle sized frog. I’ve wanted one  of these forever. I call them Budda frogs…amazing that they are for sale in the Bible belt. I assume they are called heathen frogs by some. Someday, i will have one. The frogs remind me to be still.

i will take the peach

tree. i’ve had this wee peach tree for three years now.  i’ve seen peaches almost grown large enough to eat…however, the deer always eat them first, for they are not as picky as i am. the house must be sold within 5 months…i do hope the new owners love fruit. i have 8yr old blueberry…

zen garden (photo editing tip)

the first image is what it looked like to my eyes. the second image is what it looked like to my camera. to edit second image to look like what i SAW when i took the image, i added yellow & red–because the second image is cyan/blue. The Birmingham Botanical Gardens–Japanese Garden. 

like an angel

sleeping like an angel @ Myer’s Plants & Pottery. Pelham, Alabama

#BuyLocal @ Myer’s Plants & Pottery

my same ol’ song & dance. my heroes are private business owners. buy local means that you are improving your town or city. it means that you are supporting your neighbors. it means your keeping your money in your own town/city. the more people who support their local businesses will see their town or city thrive….