Meandering Morning

     That's what I came up with for this post.  I am trying to stay focused this morning.  The number one most important thing for me to do today is to get a letter in our mailbox finally.  I've been writing it since this past Sunday.  The second part of number one is to get a post out! So, as I sit here starting this post, I realize that since I've been up and all..............I've done a load of laundry and got it hung out.  Yes! I still hang my clothes! I got more pictures this morning and down loaded them.  I've checked my email.  I've listened to an hours worth of discouraging news.  I've looked for a leak stopper stick that I purchased for my big bird bath.  "Found it!" So, I have been meandering all morning it seems.  It's only ten now though, so I have to hours to make up for my bumbling.
     I do pray that all my sweet friends and followers here are doing well, and.........still staying safe.  Now Montgomery, AL is being hit so hard from what I saw on the news last night.  I pray for all areas where once again, the pandemic is hitting.  Please my sweet friends.  Please stay safe.  Wear those masks and keep those hands washed.  I've been using a lot of hand lotion since this all started as my hands are so dry from all the washings.  Love you all.

     Speaking of hanging clothes still! Bertha is heading this way now.  It's in South Carolina and we're in North Carolina.  The sky is clouding up some and the wind is picking up.  So those clothes just may have to be brought back in, damp, to be thrown into the dryer for a few.  We had so much rain last week, and we've enjoyed the last couple of days without.  They're again, talking about more flooding.  I just don't want to have to start wearing scuba gear to get to my she shed! Also said that there may be tornados as well with this storm.  Our area has been so blessed to not be hit by many, but we're always ready in case.  Once again, you all stay safe!

     The last few days, once again, I have done just a little stitching.  Working in my garden areas has always been such a comfort to me, and I got caught up in it once again this past week.  Doing a lot of planting around my she shed .  In the back corner of our yard, there has always been a tangle of wild vines.  Some mean.  A tree was also uprooted during a hurricane at one time and the root system has always been a great spot for bunnies and other small animals to scurry to.  It's wide open underneath it but dark.  I also found a second way into or out of it the other day while cleaning up the area.  It's just a perfect run to hideaway! That alone out there to is quite ugly by itself.  So I put some Hostas, Spearmint, Lamium and small ferns around it.  Lots of work, but so satisfying.  Once the plants get settled in, I'll get some nice pictures for you.

      I've done a small bit of stitching on my tree piece.  Can you see them yet!  This easy stitch is very relaxing.

     The Trumpet Vine in the front is loaded with blossoms this year, and yesterday I noticed some small birds out there picking the ants off.  I'm sure they had a feast.  We usually have Mockingbirds building a nest in there every year.  I haven't checked yet this season.  I love the deep orange!

     Before I forget.  My dear follower, Charlene.........Could you contact me at MissLindaLee@ec.rr.com.  If any of you know Charlene, please let her know that I left this message on my post.  I don't have an email address for her anymore.  Thank you so much one and all.

     Now this picture below is of a Magnolia.  It isn't a good picture that shows the beauty of it, but I did take the picture so you could get an idea of the size of each flower.  I will get another picture of a brand new beautiful flower in bloom for you.  Oh the aroma.............Heaven.
   
                                        

     I'm going to head over to see my follower's blogs.  You've all been so kind in continuing to follow this old, slow and unorganized lady here! LOL.  I love you all and I hope to blog again tomorrow.  Please be safe and remember to "feel the colors".