It's Getting Hot!

In typical south Texas fashion, we are moving quickly to summer.

Ack!

Hot and humid and no rain.

Drought conditions.

I find myself in the garden in the early morning making sure all my babies 

are watered, the fountains cleaned and the water fresh for the birds and squirrels.

The trumpet vines are slowing down.

The Knockout roses are still knockouts.

One of my favorite garden ornaments is the snail.

Too bad all the snails in the garden don't look like this.

Thank you to Mary for being our Mosaic Monday hostess.

Wishing you WELL and a JOY filled week.

This and That

Today is a This and That Day.

One of those spur of the moment thought days.

Get ready for a long post!

But first, it's Friday and that means Postcard Friendship Friday.

April means spring and Easter.

Here's the first card in an Easter Rabbit Postcard Book published by 

Darling & Company in Seattle.

Quite a handsome guy with his egg drum and he looks as if he's been off to war!?!

All of the postcards reproduced in the book are from the first 25 years

of the 20th century, the grand age of postcards.

Unfortunately, the artist of this card is listed as unknown.

Be sure to visit Beth to see the other postcards at Postcard Friendship Friday.

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On Facebook yesterday, I ran across

Oomph Up Your Life: 22 Ways to Do It

over at the Elephant Journal.

It was hard to pick a favorite.

Hug Your Pet ranked near the top.

Did you know there is a study that shows animal companions

release a love hormone when played with and cuddled -- and so does the cuddler!

Another one:

Go from inanimate to animate.

For all the daylight hours of a single day, treat everything that you think is

inanimate, animate! 

And one more (you should really go and read the list yourself!):

Be Me-Kind:

Everytime you look in the mirror, make a promise to be kind to yourself.

Oh, and don't forget to wear sunscreen!

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Isn't mail call wonderful!

This little guy arrived in February ... just when I needed a little lift.

Mandy Saile is the artist and Mandy, please forgive for being so late for 

thanking you on my blog.

"This sweet and whimsical "Tiny Bird"

series by Canadian artist Mandy Saile pays homage to the

natural world that provides her with so much inspiration."

Please drop by and visit Mandy (and the bunnies) at Bijous Whimsy.

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Finally, are you old enough to remember a song sung by Nat King Cole

"Smile Though Your Heart is Aching"?

For some reason, it was running through my brain last night.

Perhaps because I did a lot of smiling and remembering yesterday.

Here are the lyrics.

Smile though your heart is aching 

Smile even though it's breaking 

When there are clouds in the sky, you'll get by 

If you smile through your fear and sorrow 

Smile and maybe tomorrow 

You'll see the sun come shining through for you 

Light up your face with gladness 

Hide every trace of sadness 

Although a tear may be ever so near 

That's the time you must keep on trying 

Smile, what's the use of crying? 

You'll find that life is still worthwhile 

If you just smile 

That's the time you must keep on trying 

Smile, what's the use of crying? 

You'll find that life is still worthwhile 

If you just smile

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Wishing you Well and Joy filled weekend!

Good Morning!

Watery Wednesday

To see other watery posts visit Watery Wednesday.

Spring Tea

A buddy of mine kidnapped me one day and we went shopping.

We went to lunch, hit Michaels and since Ross was in the same strip shopping 

we decided to drop in.

I came home with the rabbit and the tea cup.

The bottom of the cup says:

Fine China

Dishwasher Safe

Made in China.

I love the butterflies and hummingbirds and all the lovely flowers.

The gold edge.

Perfect to get me into the mood for Spring and Easter.

I love bunnies!

Tea ... is a religion of the art of life.

~Kakuzo Okakura

Tuesday is Tea Day.

These are just a few of the tea parties to visit.

Teapot and Tea Things Tuesday

Tea Time Tuesday

Teacup Tuesday

Wishing you well and a wonderful cup of tea!