I was out the other day, for a morning walk, sun starting to rise and the live oak trees coming alive. They are so magnificent and are plentiful in this relatively small neighborhood. Most were planted back in the early 1930’s. So, many of these trees are approaching 100 years old! We try our best to keep them healthy – they add such beauty to the area!

I love looking out our windows and seeing these trees. Magnificent! They can be a challenge in the spring and fall (leaves, leaves, leaves, squiggles, pollen, acorns), BUT they are worth every leaf bag full of leaves collected (if not used or recycled in beds). No complaints! They are worth every minute spent cleaning up after them. It’s a meditation of sorts 😉

The girth of some of these trees is astounding and their canopies are equally as stunning. Oh, the stories they could tell. #ifonly

Happy weekend!!

👩‍💻 Until next time…

Our friend and neighbor told us about a small, family owned restaurant that they frequent. They love the food and the people are so nice. We stopped in, not thinking, on the Saturday before Mother’s Day (College of Charleston Graduation among other things going on in Charleston). We were the third group in the door, and the only one with no reservation. They sat us at a wonderful table. We had a great time (and the best food ever!) – We’ll be back (WITH a reservation next time!)

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It amazes me how Mother Nature has created such beauty. When you really look at things, the beauty is hard to describe. This flower (do you know what it is?) looks as if it were painted by hand. It’s not, of course, but the perfection is absolutely amazing! We planted these in our front yard, had them for several years, never got a single flower. Other places I see them, they’re thriving. #whatgives

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When we walk early mornings (most days) we pass by a house with a garden in the front yard. Veggies galore, flowers, everything you can imagine. We were a bit later walking this weekend morning, and I saw the sun hitting these poppies – (I think it’s a poppy?) – Startlingly beautiful! Look at the absolute perfection!

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I love impromptu photos. Most of the images I take are filled with sunlight. I walked by our sunroom on this sunny day to see Charlie sitting on the ottoman, full of light – looking like an angel, ha ha. This sweet beast loves his sunroom – so much to see and do. People walking, kids playing, birds chirping, cats staring in the window – 😳…

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A sense of humor goes a long way with me. It lightens up the world, makes people smile – and why not? Why not add a little humor? This truck cleans up after horses… (downtown, where there are horse/carriages) – when the horse does business they throw out a flag (that many tourists pick up as a souvenir only to quickly drop them), then these people come and clean up.

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Nasturtiums – The happiest of flowers in my opinion. I love this vibrant orangey/red – My mom plants nasturtiums in their yard and always has small vases full of these stunning flowers. They’re so bright and happy – they totally make a space. But did you know they’re more than just a pretty face?

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