An orchid stem with swelling buds (and an African violet in the background) Happy Groundhog Day! For those of you not familiar with this tradition, on February 2nd if the groundhog sees his shadow, we will have 6 more weeks of winter. If he doesn't see his shadow, we will enjoy an early spring. Despite the fact that Punxsutawney Phil did see his shadow, I am seeing evidence (at least INSIDE my house) that spring is indeed on its way. 1. I'm thankful for an orchid that is getting ready to rebloom. I've not been successful with orchids over the years; I struggle to keep them alive, let alone to have them bloom again. I can't really claim credit on this one, though. 2. I'm thankful for my son's girlfriend. She's a wonderful person in general, and she kept my plants alive for me when John and I were traveling, and I'm learning from her how to care for my orchid. 3. I'm thankful for another blooming first for me: a potted Echeveria plant. The stem just...
Living life with a thankful heart