I told him to smile.  He gave me 'the look' What's 'the look' you may wonder.  Ask any young person who spent time in the seventh grade  at TRUS over the twenty year period from 1985 to 2005 and they'll explain it to you.  Getting the look from Mr. L means he won't have to… Continue reading tee 4 D
Author: Ellen Lebsock
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"...be content with what you have. For God has said, “I will never, never fail you nor forsake you.” _Hebrews 13:5 TLB
may orchids – two
The miniature Equitant Oncidiums originated in the Caribbean. These are great compact plants that are easy to grow for any beginner. These plants can often bloom more than once a year. Larger specimen plants or large collections of Equitants can provide some blooms most of the year round. Equitants come in many shades of colors… Continue reading may orchids – two
quite dangerous
“When you enter the land the Lord your God is giving you, be very careful not to imitate the detestable customs of the nations living there. For example, never sacrifice your son or daughter as a burnt offering. And do not let your people practice fortune-telling, or use sorcery, or interpret omens, or engage in… Continue reading quite dangerous
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Commonly referred to as the "moth orchid", Phalaenopsis are one of the longest blooming orchid genera producing flowers that last from 2 to 6 months before dropping. Phalaenopsis have also been known to bloom 2 to 3 times per year once they have reached a mature size. These photos are of my Phalaenopsis LAST season. … Continue reading in memorial
tee #3
Back in the tee-shirt business today.  This time California Poppies with ladybugs, two more of my all time favorite things. I love the dewy details and the single ladybug walking up the neckline on this one. Guess  with a full dozen white tees to work on this project is going to require a category all its own.… Continue reading tee #3
may orchids
The sun is pouring into the porch, lighting the old red Cattleyas and brightening my day. This is one of three huge plants, all children and grandchildren of the original orchid that survived our move to California in 1981. It is SO hardy it’s difficult to believe! This winter it lived in the porch…last… Continue reading may orchids
tee-shirt #2
Back to the tee-shirt factory today! This one is purple. Â My all time favorite color. With a cute little leggy anime girly girl. Gotta love having an artist for a lover!!! Thanks again D.
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