No “Black Friday” shopping for me!! I spent the morning in the yard. Cloudy, no sunshine, but very pleasant outdoors.

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Every weekday, at one o’clock, I sit down to watch Dr. Oz on TV. My phone rang (but I almost never receive a phone call). The receptionist, at CARE, was calling to ask if I might like some “cuttings.” I hesitated (because I already have so many plants). I agreed to meet with a lady eager to share….

First, I showed her my garden–and shelter–so she knew she was talking to “a plant person.” Second, she introduced me to “Money Moss.” I had **never** heard of it. There’s an interesting story that accompanies the cuttings. You can’t buy it in any store; it travels from person to person, state to state, via cuttings. The plant doesn’t get very large and (reportedly) needs an occasional trimming. The trimmings are (reportedly) easily propagated by laying them on top of soil and lightly watering. They easily root and an interesting new plant has been added to the garden. They thrive in shade, and need protection from freezing (I’m prepared). I’m advised that the “money moss” does not assure wealth; it just means we won’t be destitute.

I planted the cuttings (and took pictures). I already had soil–and planters–so the project didn’t take long. Intrigued, I began to search the Internet for additional information. Nothing!! I’ll keep searching… but at four o’clock (as I publish this) I only have the story from a brand-new acquaintance.

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How can I be depressed when an interesting garden project drops in my lap?? ~~ Here’s my plan: I’ll cultivate the Money Moss, and trim them, and plant more. We’ll sell them in the Thrift and Gift Shop (along with my little Christmas Cactus and Aloe Vera).

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Postscript, Saturday, December 5, 2015: Belated picture of the “parent” plants.

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Check my blog message from one year ago.

Wishing you, and yours, a very Happy Thanksgiving.

Freezing temperatures three days ago (Sunday/Monday). Eighty degrees on Wednesday afternoon.

Today (Thursday): “Ten degrees above normal” according to the Houston TV meteorologist. 

Furthermore, mild weather in New York City for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade. I love the parade!!

El Niño (in the Pacific) will create havoc in the Winter months to follow. 😦

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See my blog message published on January 17, 2015.

Ha ha, this is so amusing!! The squirrels raid the bird feeders; a possum dines at the squirrel feeder. I also suspect he got the pecans on the cement block front left.  ~~ I was outdoors to take the nine o’clock picture of thermometer and this little guy was not the least intimidated by my presence. He didn’t run away after the flash. 

My neighbors have dogs or cats; I enjoy “wild life.” I strongly believe my expenses are less than friend’s, and neighbor’s, exorbitant veterinary and grooming bills.

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It’s always interesting to look back and see what I was doing on this day in years past.

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…“Nobody Died at Sandy Hook.”

Read the details here.

Smiley faces are a favorite of mine; I like to include them in my blog messages. To boost my current “down in the dumps” spirits, I collected a variety of Smiley faces with emotions. We can’t help smiling as we look at each image!?

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Baa-a-a humbug !!

Smiley faces show up in the oddest places as I search the Internet for clip art for my blogs. I have a library of Smiley Face images. These are my most recent additions. ~~~~ Okay, okay, another boring blog message!! ~~~~

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