do not breathe deeply

horseradish harvest

home made prepared horseradish 

office assistant

flower spikes

6 months ago I attended a workshop about how to cultivate orchids, something I have tried (and failed) to do for many years.  Friends, we have flower spikes!

I have had this orchid for about a year, and it dropped the last of its blooms a few months ago, only to sprout an enormous new, brontosaurus-like flower spike 

But my real pride is in this little fellow, an orchid I have had for several years, but was caring for all wrong.  He too has sprouted a flower spike (the shoot in the middle right at 12:00) I don't even remember what color this orchid flowers, but I am elated that he is healthy again and flowering

WHAT I LEARNED (the secrets)

1. Light is everything

2. You aren't over-watering, you're under-watering

3. The ice cube thing is complete BS

4. Don't take them in the shower, don't put them under running water

5. Fertilize often

5. Have patience

windowbox tenant

dead yet beautiful

thrift treasure - October 8

Marvel Comics motif pajama bottoms $1

single blue pillow sham - $2

hand painted wooden platter made in France - $10

FREE BAG OF PRUNES from thrift store in Mancelona, MI