Hope springs eternal. Initially, I almost killed this plant just after I got it for my birthday back in March. It was so pretty on my shady dresser, and in the busyness of my days, I somehow assumed it would stay that way. Now, it is blooming again for the first time. I am thrilled and grateful that it has chosen to beautify my window sill with its delicate bloom. Simple remedy: follow the directions for sun and water. – Maria
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Have any of you been without internet lately for more than a day? We were without internet for about 27 hours at my house this week. It was quite discombobulating, especially in the morning. Every morning, immediately after my coffee and muffin, I turn on my laptop and check my social media, my email and this site. Then, I do Wordle, which I send to my children with a comment and too many emojis.
Well, in the morning I got some long-overdue cleaning done and in the evening, I read. With a cup of tea and a cookie to keep me awake, I made some progress in the book I’m reading. What a lovely, relaxing way to spend an evening. And . . . I still did the Wordle on my phone. What would my darlings do without their daily smile?
How would you spend your time if the internet is not working? – Maria
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