Thursday Odds and Ends

 A view of my building in the summer from across the street.

My money tree in its better days.  Hubby decided to 'assist' me with its care, and that was the end of it.  Don't know whether it was because he over watered it or if he put too many of those ties around it and cut off the energy from the roots.

Read this book a couple of years back.  Totally awesome.  Beautifully written  series of short stories that weaves the stories of a dozen or so people struggling to survive the days of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Once I started, I could not put it down.  In fact, time to read it again.

My little Angel for animals.  She is so precious to me.  I know she is watching over my Miss Minga.

When I was a teenager I used to ride the rickety old thing over and over again.  Won't catch me on a roller coaster today.  In fact, you won't catch me on anything that leaves the ground.

My son, myself, my son-in-law Lance, and my daughter.

One of my favorites, Chickpea Salad.  Tastes so awesome.  Time to make it again since I am not eating Romaine.

This is one of the reasons I can't wait to get out of this neighborhood.  A bunch of pigs live here.  It wasn't always like this and is not on my block, but on the main avenue a block away.

 Little homemade fairy garden from Etsy.  The bottom is made out of leather. 

My mom with my grandson.  It breaks my heart that she kept them from me, but I have learned to forgive.  No matter what she had done, she was still my mom and I love her.

One of the many Mary statues from my church.

 A dreary morning on my block. Very light snow.

 I drink this tea regularly to help with my blood pressure.  Helps to keep it regulated.

The famous Wonder Wheel at Coney Island.