After watching a trailer for a new show, Discovery of Witches, I was upset that it wasn’t available without a purchase of the station. THEN, out of pure luck, I found it at the library under choice books. I highly recommend this book for those that like to read fantasy. It’s about a historian professor…Read more »
Author: howlingwithwolves2
Late Winter
I haven’t seen snow this deep in Auburn, Washington for many years. When my daughter was born 30 years ago today, it snowed for two weeks and I had to go to the hospital by ambulance. Here are some pics of today’s snow and weatherman predicted another 14 days of snow. Amazing. We got 8…Read more »
Pie and tart designs
Originally posted on Moda-Creative thinking:
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The Grit — and Power of Older Women — Jeanne Nelson
I’ve always been attracted to women who are assertive and have confidence – qualities older women possess. They’ve been on the Earth a little longer. They’re more seasoned. They don’t play games. They know what they want, and they’re not afraid to tell you.” ~ Taye Diggs “The afternoon knows what the morning never suspected.” […]…Read more »
‘The lovely silence’
Originally posted on johncoyote:
The lovely silence The real poets and writers know. The silence is golden. Words become meaningless in the midnight hours. True lovers don’t need to speak. They allow their mouth, hands and body to send their message of need to their lovers. ? Sweet lady whispered please don’t say nothing and…
Fun Facts about February
The month is named for the Latin word, februum which means purification. February was added to the Roman calendar in 713 BC. The length of the month changed over time. When Julius Caesar remade the Roman calendar, the month was assigned 28 days during normal years and 29 during leap year. The birthstone for February…Read more »
State Symbols of Flower
Some states have elected more than one flower type, but here the usual state flowers. Alabama: Camelia Arizona: Saguaro Cactus Blossom Arkansas: Apple Blossom California: California Poppy Colorado: Rocky Mountain Columbine Connecticut: Mountain Laurel Delaware: Peach Blossom Florida: Orange Blossom Georgia: Cherokee Rose Hawaii: Pua Aloalo …Read more »
Flowers of the Month
Every month is dedicated to a special flower. Here is the list. January is carnation. February is violet. March is daffodil. April is sweet pea. May is lily of the valley. June is a rose. July is larkspur. August is gladiolus. September is aster. October is calendula. November is chrysanthemum. December is narcissus.
Birthstones
Most people know some of the birthstones. Here is the complete picture by months. January: garnet February: amethyst March: aquamarine April: diamond May: emerald June: pearl July: ruby August: peridot September: sapphire October: opal November: topaz December: turquoise
Tradition Versus Modern Anniversary Gifts
The first year of marriage: Traditional gift is paper & more modern is a clock. The second year: Traditional gift is cotton and the more modern is china. The third year: is leather versus crystal or glass. The fourth year: is flowers, but the modern gift is electrical appliances. The fifth year: is wood versus…Read more »