My Morning Coffee

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I like to wake up early every morning, so I can journal and enjoy some quiet time. I think about, and give thanks for a new day and the blessings of yesterday. When I finish my writing, I treat myself to a much anticipated cup of coffee. As you can see in the photo above, I start out with a lot of milk in cup.
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Next, I add extra bold, dark roast coffee. I love the flavor combination. It is a delicious moment when I take the first sip. The warmth of the cup in my hands, also fights the early morning chill. This first cup of coffee is indeed a delightful experience.

Sightseeing in Birmingham, Santa Monica, and Austin

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I’ve been doing a lot of sightseeing lately.  I took this photo at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens when I traveled there early last week.
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I took the second photo in Santa Monica, California on a photography field trip later that same week.
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I’m in Austin Texas this week visiting our son and daughter-in-law. These beautiful sun flowers were waiting for me when I arrived. This has certainly been a time of travel for me and I’m loving it.

The Cherry Tomato Crop is Abundant

cherry-tomatoes-1We have an abundant cherry tomato crop.  I love growing cherry tomatoes. In July I wrote a post titled, Why You Should Grow Cherry Tomatoes, and as you can see, the plants are still producing, and we’re reaping the benefits of my small tomato garden. I was late getting them planted, but we’re still having warm sunny days and fairly warm nights, so they are still doing well. Next year I’ll plant more, and earlier. I love having freshly picked tomatoes to top a salad. The wonderful thing about gardening, is enjoying the beauty of the present, and looking forward to the future,  whether it’s to grow flowers or veggies.