Changes. 2013 will be about a fresh start and change! I closed my shop last year, which was a major event in my life. I loved my shop, but it was the original money pit! The rest of 2012 bloomed full of surprises. In August, a seventeen-year-old foreign exchange student from Italy came to live with me. I've never been a 'mom' before, so this is an engaging challenge. She is teaching me patience and I am trying to teach her to plan ahead. Her favoirte answer to my question, what are you doing tonight? today? tomorrow? is i.d.k or I don't know! She will be with me through June.
The sunflower seems a great symbol since I dream of going to Tuscany. One of my favorite books and movies was Under The Tuscan Sun. Perhaps I am one step closer! I just need to find a dog sitter for my six dogs at home.
My blog format for Barb's Botanical Garden has changed. I wanted a new look to inspire me to post, just as I hope for a new look in my yard this spring! The old white picket fence with it's huge sunflower to the side has been replaced with an avatar for me! But perhaps I am older and a bit heavier, still, I love the image above.
I am not a great gardener, but I do plant seeds of ideas and find myself in trouble a good bit of time trying to make my plans grow...in life rather than in the dirt. I plan to keep a journal here of my love for all things garden related and then some!
I love your avitar and the new look of your blog. Wishing you a year of dreams come true.
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Have you seen the 1980s movie "Room with a View?" If not, you might enjoy it. It's set partly in Florence and the surrounding countryside. It's based on the EM Forster novel.
ReplyDeleteHi Jason - I did see "Room with a View" - but when it first came out. Will go back and watch it again. Remember I loved it! Thanks.
DeleteI found you thru Botanical. I love antiques, gardening, reading, writing and fluffing my nest. I too am starting something new. I will be following to see how it all turns out.
ReplyDeleteA fresh start is always good... especially if it leads to an "always dreamed of" ending. Dreams do come true, ya know. ;)
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ReplyDeleteNo need for the word verification. Blogger has a terrific Spam filter.
Thanks Carolyn - I think I got rid of it. Hate those word verifications - takes me several times to get it right. B
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