Just a little sunshine and happiness

Monsoon rains are here.


I love the rain. Even when it floods, although that can have some disastrous after effects. But the best thing about the monsoon rains is that I do not have to water my little garden. My flowers love it too.


So with the overcast skies and the drippy porch and trees, THIS is what I do to make my home just shine a little smile of happiness.......

Zinnas from my little porch flower bed. They just look wonderful in an old milk bottle!

I love zinnas. I had never planted them before, but one year, when I was WAY short of funds and living in an old rental home of mine while I was going to college to finish my degree in Occupational Therapy, I found a deal on zinna seeds. Ten packets for a dollar. I had ten bucks to spend. I spent it on zinnas. I am SO glad I did! That year I had more butterflies in my garden than ever before. My kids, then 12 and 8 years of age, LOVED sitting in the garden swing and watching the gazillion butterflies while eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.

I wonder if they even remember that.

I know I will never, ever forget.