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A Visit to the Botanical Gardens in Bucharest in May
Yes, it does look like a redbud. It's probably time to get a telephoto lens! Thank you for visiting and identifying that tree :)
Mira, on 05/05/2015
The Cardigan Head Tavern Charing Cross
I can add the information in this article to my "Well, I never knew that" list which gets longer the more I read of your research. Loved the illustrations as well. Eagerly awaiting your next ...
maritravel, on 05/05/2015
The New York Botanical Garden
I watched the whole video and am glad I did. It's truly a remarkable place in the City. I had never heard of it before, and it's really outstanding. I guess there's so much to do and see in NYC that people often forget about this wonderful ...
Mira, on 05/05/2015
Bulletproof Ideas: The Importance of V for Vendetta
Rajah, I pass the baton on to you (with an option on endless batons retained and passed on to others at will). This is our time and our watch. Our children's children's children rely on us to keep it shiny and keep those ideas moving on.
JoHarrington, on 05/05/2015
A Visit to the Botanical Gardens in Bucharest in May
Mira, Thank you for sharing your visit to Dimitrie Brândza Botanical Gardens. Its history is interesting, and it's wonderful that the gardens have survived three relocations, thereby defying the adage that moving three times is as bad as a ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 05/05/2015
Real meaning of Baa Baa Black Sheep
I like that this story isn't as evil as Mary Mary Quite Contrary
kadence, on 05/05/2015
Birds of the Desert
Yes, DerdriuMarriner sometimes I can't tell if I hear an owl or a mourning dove. It just depends on the time of day or if I can clearly see the doves usually on a telephone wire. Thank you so much for your kind compliment.
candy47, on 05/05/2015
What Happened to the Waltons After The Waltons Finished?
HappyNutritionist - A lot of us seem to have been fans at one time or another. It allowed a gentler world, didn't it? Even though it was set against the backdrop of the Depression. I was watching it against the backdrop of the Miners' Strike.
JoHarrington, on 05/05/2015
What Happened to the Waltons After The Waltons Finished?
Dustytoes - That's what thrilled me so much too. It's always good to get the facts right, and what better way than for the lady herself to tell you them? The Waltons was a big part of my Sunday mornings as a kid.
JoHarrington, on 05/05/2015
Cmoneyspinner's Wizzography
I've been reading Wizzographies this morning, trying to get inspired to write mine. Nice job you did here! I think I'm ready now...Thanks!
candy47, on 05/05/2015
Birds of the Desert
candy47, Owls are clever at not being seen when they are out during the day. But they sometimes let down their guard so that wildlife lovers hear them even when they cannot see them. Particularly barn owls may be heard hooting during the day, ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 05/05/2015
Czech Republic Comfort Food: Chestnut Cake With Chocolate Whipped Cream Frosting
candy47, Me, too, I value this recipe for the same reasons: rich but not too sweet.
It's definitely a keeper. Everyone who has tried this recipe has loved it.
DerdriuMarriner, on 05/05/2015
Chives (Allium schoenoprasum): Bon Appétit! for Azure, Blue, Marblewing, and Sulphur Butterflies
Mira, Butterflies are indicators of the environment but they also go through cycles of plentiful and thinning populations.
The main county library here seems to be on a butterfly path because, as I rest my eyes from the computer, I see them ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 05/05/2015
Caring for Multiple Cats
Aww, sorry for your loss of your special cat. I know, no cat can be like my Mister cat, or my Princess, but I can learn to love again!
jptanabe, on 05/05/2015
Phlox Drummondii: An Annual That Attracts Familiar and Unusual Hummingbirds
Mira, In addition to being a beautiful little wildflower, phlox are irresistible to hummingbirds, so a phlox garden is a wildlife hub.
The joyous abundance of phlox is one of nature's beautiful gifts: from spring to summer to autumn, somewhere ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 05/05/2015