“In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: It Goes On.”
Robert Frost

Friday, November 7, 2014

November Is

November is our cloudiest month here in Minnesota, the weather man told us that the other day. And as if on cue the sun has departed and a veil of clouds has been hanging over us all week.

So what is one to do? Well, one starts to go through their checklist of things that should be done before the winter sets in.

Bring in plants, clean up yard and garden, take cats to vet, take self for dental appointment, get flu shot, etc. All of these things are now done before the Polar Vortex descends upon us once again. Oh yes it will be here sometime this weekend.

I decided to get my flu shot today so that I can curl up with my blanket and cats for a day until I feel better again. For some reason the shot always makes me feel a bit off for a day or two.  What better time to lay low while the Polar Vortex whirls in. I don't know about you, but I am really not ready for cold weather again so soon. Actually we have been pretty lucky, our October was very nice.

My office has been getting another going over since I am busy here working in my Etsy shop, listing more items. My goal was at least one item a day! Haha! Well we try!  I came across a book entitled "Music Through the Year", it is a teacher's edition published in 1959. The music itself is nothing outstanding, but I love the illustrations and find them quite charming.  I hope you enjoy some of the excerpts from the book below.




When the Robin's gone to Sleep
When the Moon is Bright
Then a Lovely Bird I Hear
Singing in the Night



Is the Nightingale a Bird
Far away from Sight
Or a Lovely Angel-Dream
Singing in the night?















Have a wonderful weekend and I'll be visiting you all soon!
~~ Diane ~~



Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Spooky


Hello! I'd like you to meet my favorite Scarecrow, Miss Gertrude the Garden Goddess!  She is my favorite creation that I found at our Arboretum.  The place was all decked out with all sorts of spooky things and pumpkins every where!








The pumpkin house was really cute and the kids (big and little) loved it!










These Wizard of Oz scarecrows were just downright weird and alien looking!







The day couldn't have been more perfect!  Gorgeous blue skies, with no clouds in sight. It was really a gift!







I loved this scarecrow too! A Crow Scarecrow!! Amazing!















This had to be the spookiest scarecrow of all!  Wouldn't want to meet him in the dark!






There were Gardener scarecrows........






And there were scarecrows that were just unusual!























Goofy scarecrows......






Ethereal scarecrows......






Even the sculptures got into the act with some pumpkins... sorry I can't remember the name of these gals... Now I'm going to shut up and let you enjoy the photos and the spooky music.  If you don't like a particular selection, just go up to the Soundcloud widget and click on down the selections for something else.


















































































Hope you enjoyed your virtual visit almost as much as I enjoyed my real one!

Happy Halloween to be!!

~~~ Diane ~~~