When I Was Recovering

I played with leaves.

I did not do much, but the leaves

and the colors sustained me.

They helped me heal.

Mother Nature works wonders.

We need only to look.

Truly look.

Love to all, Ellen.

oh, and p.s.

I became Garter Stitch Gertie.

Put me on heavy duty meds

and I can garter my way into oblivion.

xoxo

Sunday Blue Plate Special

Chicken a l'Orange.

Isn't she cute and so sassy?

Have a wonderful week everyone.

Love to all, Ellen.

Happy New Year

Dear Friends,

I wish you health, love, peace

and comfort.

May your Joys be doubled,

and may Sorrows pass you by.

I want to thank all of you

for your loving messages

and encouragement.

I am fine, just way behind!

We had a lovely Christmas.

The house was filled with

family and friends and good food.

I'll bet none of you

had the excitement that we had.

I use the word "excitement"

with tongue in cheek.

Of all days,

the septic tank and plumbing

decided to back up and go on holiday.

We do strive for entertainment here.

Fortunately, the Lovely Pump Man

came right out.

Mr. L. is a bent over 80+ gentleman

who made the trek in the dark,

on Christmas Eve to save us all.

Whew.

I have missed being here

and hope to be back in full force soon.

I leave you with some collages

of images from 2012,

and with such gratitude to you all

for your presence in my life.

Love to all, Ellen.