The Dead of Winter

What does that mean? The dead of winter! Does it mean the middle of winter? The deepest part of the winter season? Or does it refer to everything that was green is now dead.

As you can see in this picture, the pods that held the Rose of Sharon flowers on this bush are dried out and dead. All the leaves are gone. And as you can see in the background just about everything is dead and leafless.
This is the big beautiful maple in our front yard. Totally leafless. The cold has set in. I am dreaming of spring and beautiful greenery again.

Name Change

Well, Chris has changed his dog's name. It is now China. And she does bark. Not much but I was beginning to think her prior owners had had her voice box removed. ( some people do that you know, awful isn't it?) Anyway, just thought I'd let everyone know.

Introducing!!!!!

Introducing Saphera, pronounced " Sah-fear-rah". She's Chris's new dog. He has been wanting his own dog for awhile. His Mom rescued her from the pound. She's a little over a year old and well trained. I haven't heard her bark yet. They took her to have her spayed yesterday, so she's still a little slow. She doesn't like Casey yet though. But anyway, he has to take care of her. And she is his dog. She even growls if he touches Casey. She's already jealous.

Autumn Colors Abound!

Autumn has come late this year to the foothills of NC. I have never seen the colors take this long to bold out. It is usually halfway through October for the peak of the colors but the seasons are changing so much every year. We have had a lot of dry weather and some trees were already losing their leaves before they started changing. I was afraid I would not be able to get any good pics, but on the way to church this morning, Danny and I spotted some beautiful ones in his cousins yard so we went back after church and a visit to the hospital to see a friends new grandbaby and took some pictures. Afterwards we rode around and found some more. Following you will see some of our efforts. Enjoy, the colors are spectacular!!!

An Internet Meme!!

Never heard of an internet meme? Me niether! Until the other day when my niece, Becky, did a meme on her website. Apparently you are supposed to pick at least three other people to do a meme when you do yours.

The term Internet meme is a neologism used to describe a catchphrase or concept that spreads quickly from person to person via the Internet. So here goes!!.

1. Unlike when I was a younger person, I now have a tendency to let people run over me to avoid confrontation. Or it just may seem I have this insane desire to be nice to people.
2. I love my children and grandchildren beyond measure and they know it and use it against me. ( Also, they think I don't realize this )
3. I love science fiction, action, and some types of horror movies and I despise love stories and comedies. Although one of my all time favorites is " Somewhere in Time" ( I think it may be 'cause it has a little science fiction thrown in.)
4. I miss my Lily tremendously. I think about her everyday and cry about her in private.
5. I have a twisted foot that cost $8000.00 + to correct and it didn't work.
6. I wish I had finished college.

Now I must name three people who I think should be a meme. So here goes! Melissa, Theresa, and Katy. Let's have 6 random tidbits of info about yourselves. Go for it girls!