Category Archives: roses

Roses to cheer you!

Posted on June 27, 2025 by jjspina

Roses always cheer me up. I hope these roses will do the same to you! I love to keep flowers in the house every week. When we go to the grocery store we pick up a bunch of flowers. These … Continue reading →

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Celebrating our 26th Anniversary!

Posted on June 19, 2025 by jjspina

June 19th is the date of our wedding but now it is known as Juneteenth when the slaves were freed. Two wonderful celebrations! Each year my loving husband sends me roses, my favorite flower. I am always thrilled to receive … Continue reading →

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Roses are blooming!

Posted on June 14, 2025 by jjspina

On a walk around my yard I snapped some photos of the roses that are blooming beautifully. I hope these photos will add some joy to your life and maybe cheer you up if you are feeling down. I love … Continue reading →

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Summer is here – maybe!?

Posted on May 30, 2025 by jjspina

I walked around our yard today and snapped some photos of the lovely bushes that were blooming. We have had days and days of rainy and cooler temps lately. Today it was a lovely, warm day in the 70’s F. … Continue reading →

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Happy Mother’s Day! Blessings to all Mothers out there!

Posted on May 9, 2025 by jjspina

Here is a post I have sent in the past and wanted to share again since it says it all for Mothers everywhere. God bless all mothers on their special day! This year 2025 my son and family will be … Continue reading →

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My roses are still living! Robins are here?

Posted on February 24, 2025 by jjspina

The roses I received on February 14th are still living nine days after receipt. I can’t believe it! This is the longest I have ever had roses survive! I haven’t done anything different to them besides adding water every other … Continue reading →

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

Posted on February 13, 2025 by jjspina

Are you ready for Valentine’s Day? Have you bought anything special for that special someone in your life? Does she or he like flowers, chocolates, books, or something else? Valentine’s Day is a special day to say ‘I Love You’ … Continue reading →

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Rose of Sharon Bushes are blooming!

Posted on July 26, 2024 by jjspina

I stepped outside today after the rain subsided for a couple of hours. The grass was already dry as I walked around our yard to look at the Rose of Sharon bushes. Some of the bushes are prolific with blossoms … Continue reading →

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Flowers are blooming!

Posted on May 27, 2024 by jjspina

Our weather in New England has been beautiful even though we have had bouts of rain from time to time. Well this rain has done its job by helping the flowers grow. Here are some photos I snapped today of … Continue reading →

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Happy Mother’s Day! Blessings to all Mothers out there!

Posted on May 11, 2024 by jjspina

Here is a post I have sent in the past and wanted to share again since it says it all for Mothers everywhere. God bless all mothers on their special day! This year 2023 my son and family will be … Continue reading →

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