Category Archives: hibiscus

Time to close down the back deck for the year!

Posted on October 14, 2025 by jjspina

It’s always sad to see the summer end. We know it is time to close down the back deck and put away all the furniture and umbrella. My husband was busy doing this recently with a little bit of help … Continue reading →

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Before and after photos!

Posted on February 7, 2025 by jjspina

Do you love before and after photos? I do. I love shows that have before and after scenes like in home network shows. But these are too difficult to look at. Check them out! I had to share these shocking … Continue reading →

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Our first snow – winter is definitely here!

Posted on December 7, 2024 by jjspina

Here is a poem I wrote several years ago about the winter season. We just had a first snow as I write this post. Everything is coated in white and looking ready for Christmas. Of course this snow won’t last … Continue reading →

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Warmer Weather came and went again! Everything is Greening up though!

Posted on May 25, 2022 by jjspina

We had a short spurt of 90 degree weather for a few days then cooler temps rushed in to freeze our toes once again. I walk around with a sweater handy just in case. But this is New England for … Continue reading →

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Happy Easter and Passover! What are you Thankful for this year?

Posted on April 17, 2022 by jjspina

We have been in a bubble for the past few years with COVID. This is the first year since 2019 we will celebrate Easter with our family. We will meet a grand nephew for the first time and a grand … Continue reading →

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Hummingbirds are Now Here!! What Joy and Wonder they bring!

Posted on May 7, 2021 by jjspina

OH NO! I JUST SAW THIS POST IN MY DRAFTS. I MEANT TO PUBLISH IT A MONTH AGO. SO SORRY, BUT HERE IT IS BETTER LATE THAN EVER. I AM STILL IN THE PROCESS OF TRYING CAPTURE SOME OF THESE … Continue reading →

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Is Summer Almost Over?

Posted on September 17, 2018 by jjspina

IS SUMMER ALMOST OVER? Here in the East in New England, USA, it has been a hot summer with intermittent rain storms, then a cool spell, but now once again we are getting some humid days. But looking around I … Continue reading →

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