Different ways of celebrating the many holidays around the world that stem from so many sources. Interesting history to explore in the short span of human existence. Thanks for another glimpse of your life Lilo.

Very few survivors worth having from the greenhouse. Mainly things that were overpotted and stuff I was getting impatient with. But I had quite a few nice plants wintering in the house, so it was just one of those things. In the grand scheme of things, they were only plants. All things work for the good. :-) I'm now more selective about what I keep and first and foremost, they are only plants. I can take them or leave them. I have a passion for growing plants, But I could very easily compost every one of them. No more emotional ties to "things" outside of what's really important in life. randy

Oh, movement in that stone! How absolutely beautiful. You had me at "eye candy!"

I sold my house yesterday and put an offer on a house about two weeks ago so I see selling and buying from two perspectives. First, as a seller, you don't want to spend money for a house you are leaving. But, if you would rearrange your furniture a bit, take down the wall paper, also add a few decorative accessories-not a bunch of little things, but a few well placed bigger things with real impact. Also, I like you drapes, but modern buyers would consider that a bit dated. Everything now a days is sheer, light open etc. I got sheer material from Walmart and made simple drapes-$1.00 a yard. They look great-like silk. If you don't sew, you can use glue. Add a few flowers to your yard. A buyer wants to just move in these days. As a buyer, I was looking for a clean house, I didn't want to take on a bunch of projects. I wanted move in ready. I am not your normal buyer as I am willing to replace carpeting, paint etc. My new family room has hideous wood paneling, but I still bought it. The price was right. In a more expensive house I would have requested that the sellers provide a bit of money for this. I don't know if you are pricing aggressively or trying to get top dollar that makes a difference too. Watch designed to sell, they have great tips. I don't mean the crazy stuff-ripping out bathrooms, but furniture arrangement, accessories etc.