The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel....

Only two of our group of retiree friends turned out to see The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. Barbara had seen it before and I will probably want to see it again. I hope Kynda and Vi will get to see it in Springfield and you too!

One of my favorite parts was when the young hotel-owner's Mother was trying to convince him to give up his Father's dream and have an easier life. He tells her "it would be easier....but it would be smaller."

Other blessings big and small, Jeff went back to his job (big one) and Charlie got a triple (small one). Love from Michigan.

Books that came my way.....

From Barb, a fun book about a nice Amish quilter and her kookie quilting students and how things go together for good.
I'm still reading this...not a novel but reads likes one, I am struggling through all the medical stuff to learn about Henrietta and her amazing story of the gifts she gave us. From my friend Neen.

Read this one because David Bell is an assistant professor at Western Kentucky college. Why that matters I don't know. It was good but I was waiting for a shocking twist in the end, but his ending was fine also.
Read this one in a day and a half . I love Anne Tyler writing and her characters are always so real. A Patchwork Planet is my favorite by her.

I forgot one that I really liked, "Lone Wolf" by Jodi Piccoult. I love my kindle and I love my library, they work together nicely along with friends that pass along good books.

At Graye's Greenhouse 2012

I love going to Graye's at anytime of the year. They have the unusual plants you don't see anywhere else.

This time I bought BROOM CORN plants! Also some tomatoes new to me SIOUX and BLOODY BUTCHER and SWEET AROMA.

I planted two other new-to-me tomatoes, SILVERY FIR TREE and Kynda's PINEAPPLE tomato. We should have lots of salsa this year.

Love from Michigan.

Strawberry Spinach.....

This plant is about 18 inches tall now and bushy. I planted it from seed last year and it was pretty pitiful, I almost did away with it. This year it is really nice and an unusual flower. You can eat the leaves but why would you?

Graduation Day for Tyler...

Proud Mom!!!
Happy Family!!

We are all so proud of Tyler and his honors, awards and that wonderful academic scholarship. We wouldn't want to leave out his time in the marching band . The music at the graduation was so beautiful and the choir sang Galinda and Elphaba's song from Wicked, Because I Knew You.

I had a good driver, granddaughter Rachel, and John Michael kept us informed when there were freeway construction barrels. It was so good to see Annette, Mike, Dylan and Tyler and spend some time at their home. It was a beautiful day. Thanks Tyler.

Ernest Markham, a clematis.....

My first blog post was Ernest. June 2008....

Still beautiful June 2012....getting a clematis? Buy Ernest!

Today will be a happy day for us. Rachel, John Michael and I are going to see Tyler graduate from Linden High School.

Also when the tomatoes and okra are in, the garden is finished, and mine is! I hope your garden is finished also.

Flowers on Mineral Springs.....

These are called "Fine Line". Second year for them.

Blueberries!!! (and my shoes). Second Year also...

Hostas, just a few of them...

and Baptisia.... Happy Saturday...