Tag Archives: Roses

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Posted on February 14, 2023 by jjspina

Here is a post from 2021 to share again. I updated it a little, but it says it all for all those who celebrate Valentine’s Day! Have a good one! Love to all! I put two years’ flowers up for … Continue reading →

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A quiet celebration of our 23rd anniversary!

Posted on June 19, 2022 by jjspina

This year we celebrated our 23rd anniversary. This year it was Father’s Day and also Juneteenth. It was a quiet time for us since my husband wasn’t feeling up to going out. He still remembered to give me some beautiful … Continue reading →

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A Warm spring walk around the neighborhood!

Posted on June 8, 2022 by jjspina

I love taking a look around the yard and the neighborhood and snapping photos of all the beauty around us. On this warm spring day my husband and I took a walk around our neighborhood. Before I began our walk, … Continue reading →

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

Posted on May 8, 2022 by jjspina

I hope all mothers out there have a wonderful day. It’s your day – may all your loved ones make it special in every way! Each Mother’s Day I miss my mother even more. I wrote this poem many years … Continue reading →

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

Posted on February 13, 2022 by jjspina

Here is a post from 2021 to share again. I updated it a little but it says it all for all those who celebrate Valentine’s Day! Have a good one! Love to all! I couldn’t find a photo of 2020!? … Continue reading →

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Rose of Sharon Bushes and other flowers are Glorious!

Posted on August 15, 2021 by jjspina

I love taking photos of our 17 Rose of Sharon Bushes around our yard. They are especially gorgeous this year with all the rain and then the heat. They are surviving better than I am. I feel like I am … Continue reading →

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Summer Flowers in Bloom!

Posted on August 8, 2021 by jjspina

I love sharing my flowers when they are in bloom. This year has been a strange summer so far – lots of rain, heat and then cooler temps. We haven’t had much time to go out and sit and enjoy … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Way to Celebrate my Birthday! Not Counting Anymore!

Posted on July 7, 2021 by jjspina

I can’t believe that I am this old! Celebrating another birthday this year I will have my favorite meal – steamers, lobster and corn on the cob. I love seafood of any kind but this is my favorite combination. I’d … Continue reading →

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Celebrating our 22nd Anniversary!

Posted on June 20, 2021 by jjspina

I was surprised at 10:00 am with a gorgeous bouquet of colorful roses of different colors from my thoughtful husband! I love it! I wrote a poem for him. Wow, time sure does fly! We celebrated our 22nd anniversary recently … Continue reading →

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Summer is Racing Toward Us!

Posted on May 31, 2021 by jjspina

Here in New England we had a few days of heat in the 80’s and 90’s that felt like it was already summer! But today it is much cooler in the 50’s! The whole Memorial Day weekend is supposed to … Continue reading →

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