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What’s New At the Vicarage This Week June 19, 2024

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We are heading into peak blooming season here at the Vicarage.



The day lilies are beginning to open
The Lupine is going by, but still looks and smells beautiful
The Daisy garden is in full bloom
The tomatoes have started to flower and my herb garden has sprouted. I have cilantro, dill, parsley, chamomile, and thyme. I also have apple mint spearmint Greek and Italian oregano and lemon balm.

Of course, the Vicarage is a forest garden, a very old forest garden and as I walk about it this yearI am learning more about those who originally planted this small but very wild space.

The property is filled with liguster sometimes called Japansk. I’ve always called it honeysuckle because it smells so sweet, but it is actually a fragrant tree imported from Asia.
We also have Walters Dogwood growing wild all over the property. It is a native of Korea.

At some point, somebody had a lot of Asian plants put onto the property. I am thankful because these plants add a wonderful fragrance to the garden.

We are also getting ready to add chickens to the Vicarage. my daughter-in-law is just putting on the final coats of sealant to the coop

I have yet to clear space for the coop. We have decided that a stand of sumac is going to be taken down to make space for our new residents.

What’s happening in your world?

SHARE MY WORLD 6-3-2024

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THIS POST IS WRITTEN IN RESPONSE TO PENSITIVITY’S SHARE MY WORLD CHALLENGE.

1.  Have you ever wanted to be famous?

I suppose everyone has had their moment of seeking fame and glory. When I was young and immature I think I wanted fame out of a lack of my own self worth. As I have grown more comfortable in my own skin, I have realized I don’t need the recognition of other men to validate who I am. At least most times that is true.

2.  Have you met any celebrities?

Hmmm. I suppose if you count….No. No I haven’t.

3.  Has anyone ever asked you for your autograph?

Only in a year book or in a high school play bill.

4.  Is there a celebrity you wish to have met/meet?

Not really. I enjoy meeting people as people not as their mythology. If I were to meet someone famous I would hope I would be more concerned about their personhood than I would be about any notoriety I might gain from being in their presence.

MY WEEKLY GRATITUDE… Is that I got to go dinner with my cousins Karen and Mike yesterday.

SHARE YOUR WORLD: FROM MARCH 3-9 2024

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This week for my weekly community challenge I am participating in SHARE YOUR WORLD.

This week all of our weekly questions are regarding Spring. Here is what our hostess asked this week:

1.  What to you is the first sign of Spring?

The bird calls change. The males start to sing their songs to the ladies.

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2.  Do you have a favourite flower at this time of year?

I love tulips in the Spring.

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3.  Does your country exercise the hour change?

Ugghh! Yes! It is this weekend! It makes church an hour earlier for me. Less sleep than usual. I will not be crabby! I will not be crabby! I will not be crabby!

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4.  Do you spring clean your home throughout, change furniture around or keep to a normal routine?

I don’t change inside furniture around much, but part of the Spring routine is uncovering the lawn furniture and getting it put back in place for the summer.

Gratitude: I am thankful for another week with my mother and my family gathered around her. Here is a picture of Mom and my daughter Melanie taken while Melanie was here taking a turn watching over Mom.

A Bit of 2023 In 10 Pictures

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I started the battle of the bulge at the beginning of 2023. So far it is a stalemate.
Amanda got ordained
Rabbits came to the Vicarage
Melanie became one of Cornerstone’s lead worshippers
Joe, Kristine and Sevy moved into The Vicarage
Daniella turned four
Abigail
Brenda and I took a road trip
Sevy turned two