From North Carolina to Texas.

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Check the time stamps (on the pictures); click each to enlarge… for more detail.

From the musical “Oklahoma”?? I’m remembering words something like that. After days of rain, and our area a shallow lake, we have weak sunshine at 4:30 PM. Hope, and pray, with me that we will have a reasonably nice (dry?) day tomorrow. My personal items will arrive tomorrow (from North Carolina). I have four “helpers” lined up, and four borrowed hand trucks. Finding a place for everything will be a challenge!!

Not “Oklahoma”; the song is Blue Skies by Irving Berlin.

God whispers.

Please watch and please forward.

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True story: I had a butterfly sit on my hand–for several minutes–and I truly felt that God was touching me. Awesome!!

Considering my interest in organic food (and eventual organic garden) I want to share this article with you.

More interesting reading.

Ever buy gifts for yourself?? I do!! My newest… is all set up and (hopefully) beginning the work miracles with garbage scraps.

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Postscript, 5:00 PM: I just saw my first Robin (in Texas). There are a lot of birds visiting my yard and feeders!! Well, the Robin was in the yard but not at a feeder. 

Look what I found!!

No more excuses for procrastination!!

Now that I have a round tuit,

I’m looking for the Fountain of Youth.

When I was complaining about all the expenses I’ve experienced since moving to Texas, a friend said “It’s only money.” As Sherlock Holmes might say “Elementary my dear Watson.” ~~ I’ve mellowed and feel less stress. Today, I didn’t give dollars a second thought (which amazes me). Fifty dollars for bird seed (because the birds are emptying the feeders in less than two days–and I don’t want to run out of seed). Forty-nine dollars for a storage unit in a mini-storage facility ($49. per month). Also a trip to the bank for lots of small bills (cash) to pay the young men scheduled to help unload the moving van when it arrives on Tuesday. Last but not least, Dollar Tree for bleach and a few other household items. (Bleach to clean the mold that developed in the T@B.) ~~ The monetary impact may hit me tomorrow when I get my CARE bill: “care,” electricity, and propane. Oh well, “it’s only money.” (I’m supporting the economy!!)

Changing the subject: My water line froze last night–but thawed within a couple of hours this morning. The TV weatherman said last night would probably be our last freeze for the season. Now I’m hoping the weatherman was  inaccurate about rain on Tuesday. “No, no, please don’t rain!!”

Someone you know is itching to get her hands in the soil!! I can’t wait to get a garden started!! Furthermore, I am determined to have an organic garden. I’ve already started saving vegetable trimming for a composter. I’m actually shopping for “just the right unit.” ~~ I like the following article and copied it from information on the Internet. ~~ I like the article BUT won’t be ordering from Australia (LOL).

Is your New Year’s resolution to be environmentally aware? Have you decided that it’s time to start making an effort and to stop depending on refuse collections? If so, then Combined Harvesters Ltd is here to help.

At Combined Harvesters Ltd we stock a variety of composters in a number of sizes. Whether you need a small compact indoor kitchen composter or a more heavy duty 900 Litre garden composter, we have it all.

Firstly though, what exactly is composting? How do kitchen waste items, plant cuttings and other biodegradable leftovers become nutrient rich compost?

North West Compost Supplies – What is composting?

Composting is the natural breaking down of organic ‘green’ materials by microorganisms. These microorganisms, bacteria and fungi among many others, feed off of the organic waste and break it down back in to its component parts. These component parts include; Carbon, Nitrogen, Oxygen & Water.

In the composting process, it is necessary to sufficiently aerate your humus (the stage between organic waste and compost) every few days, this has traditionally been done using garden tools such as a fork or by utilising the natural burrowing behaviour of worms. HOWEVER … the composters supplied by Combined Harvesters Ltd are specially designed with specifically placed air inlet holes meaning you can ‘Fill & Forget’ your composter for prolonged periods of time.

North West Compost Supplies – What is compost used for?

Compost is used worldwide as a natural ‘organic’ fertiliser. The recycled green waste contains everything a plant needs to grow and remain healthy. Compost not only improves the appearance of plants and flowers it produces healthy sustainable fruit and vegetables.

North West Compost Supplies – What can or can’t I compost?

You Can Compost…

Nettles
Grass cuttings
Raw vegetable peelings from your kitchen
Tea bags and leaves, coffee grounds
Young green weed growth (avoid weeds with seeds)
Soft green prunings
Animal manure from herbivores e.g. cows and horses
Poultry manure and bedding
Cardboard eg. cereal packets and egg boxes
Waste paper and junk mail, including shredded confidential waste
Cardboard tubes
Glossy magazines – although it is better for the environment to pass them on to your local doctors or dentists’ surgery or send them for recycling
Newspaper – although it is better for the environment to send your newspapers for recycling
Tough hedge clippings
Woody prunings
Old bedding plants
Bracken
Sawdust
Wood shavings
Fallen leaves can be composted but the best use of them is to make leafmould
Wood ash, in moderation
Hair, nail clippings
Egg shells (crushed)
Natural fibres eg. 100% wool or cotton

You Can’t Compost…

Meat
Fish
Cooked food
Coal & coke ash
Cat litter
Dog faeces
Disposable nappies
Anything non-biodegradable will not turn to compost and anything that may rot. For example meat should not be placed in your composter as it will start to smell before it can be broken down. Common sense should be used when determining what items to compost.

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As of this hour (8:30 PM), this is my favorite.

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As of this hour (9:30 PM), the deed is done!! Amazon had a used dual chamber composter BUT  the description led me to believe the packaging is battered and merchandise is without breaks or dents. Hey, a new unit would probably look “used” in a few months of Texas sun and heat?! ~~ Next Internet shopping trip: Garden Tower.

A friend and I had a unique experience today. We traveled to Houston for appointments–and consultations–regarding Lifestyle Lift. Just a couple of weeks ago we were watching the TV evening news when a Lifestyle Lift commercial aired. My friend called the 800-number while the commercial was playing and asked “How much?” Of course she didn’t get an answer but was encouraged to take advantage of a “free” consultation. We made appointments… we braved the cold (and the traffic). It was a “fun” experience for two “senior” ladies. ~~ No, we will not be scheduling procedures!!!!!!!

Frankly, I can’t afford to be beautiful on the outside. So I’ll concentrate on being healthy on the inside!!