I’m not knocking Texas . . it just isn’t the place for me. A more accurate statement is that central Texas isn’t the place for me. Texas is a great state and there’s so much to love about it but there just isn’t enough to love to make me love living there.
Having grown up in southwest Louisiana, I need rain and green – green grass, green plants, green trees!
While I was in Missouri, every day I was in awe of how green things are. Again, in defense of Texas, we had rain the last week or so and things are a bit greener there but when it comes to green, central Texas just isn’t ever going to green more than a few months in the spring.
Friday, I drove up to get Addie after school and bring her back to our house for the weekend. The fields are green; the grass is green; the trees are green; the weeds are green . . all different shades of green.
My hydrangea next to the house is green and blooming.
These two trees are green but they’re the Bradford pears that are overgrown and are going to be cut down soon.
It’s hard to tell in the picture but when I went out just after daylight, the fog had settled on the ground and was just around the base of the chestnut trees across the lane from us. It was so pretty.
Speaking of green . . Addie and I were outside and I saw that garden spider. She is not a fan of spiders. The other day she saw a tiny one on the floor and was screaming . . GRANNY! There’s a spider in here. Come quickly!” I figured it was a huge scary spider and it was about the size of a pin point. I mashed it with my finger and she was grossed out and wanting me to go wash my hands with soap and water.
I said “Look at this GIANT spider” expecting her to go running away and she said “It’s just a garden spider. They’re good spiders. Don’t hurt it!” I didn’t hurt it . . so long as he stays outside, he’s fine!
Cilla says
It’s a SHE. If you blow on her she will rock her web back and forth. Probably too late but on the very bottom of the web you might find her husband, a tiny speck of a thing. She eats him after they mate.
Judy Laquidara says
Well, good grief! I could have gone the rest of my life without knowing that but thanks! Next time Addie and I see it (or another one like it), I’ll share that info with her.
Liz says
I have this spider by one of my windows and it is fun to watch the web change on a daily basis.
Sara Fridley says
I’m with you on needing to see green. I don’t think I could be happy anywhere that is brown year round.
Osage Bluff Quilter says
We have a Dodge pick up we bought new about 7 years ago. Just 2 weeks ago, the blacksmith discovered a button on the radio “Info”. It tells the name of the song and who’s singing! Who knew?
Judy Laquidara says
OK. I’m going out to see if I have a button like that. Probably not on a 13 year old car but you never know.
Pat in SC says
Our weatherman says the storm ,Sally is coming in on the Louisiana/MISSOURI border. Did you move MO to the coast? Love the green! In a Upstate SC, we are supposed to get 3-4 inches. I envy the chestnut trees, you will have to make friends.
Judy Laquidara says
If Missouri and Louisiana bordered each other, that would make my life much easier as far as visiting family in Louisiana. Arkansas may not appreciate the change though. 🙂
I’ve already gone over and met the old man with the chestnut trees. He didn’t seem real friendly so he probably needs a pie or some cajun food! 🙂
Debby says
You would hate California right now. It is yellow, dry, smoky and hot.
Judy Laquidara says
From the pictures I see, it’s a very sad situation. So sorry for those affected by the fires, including all of you who have horrible air quality. I pray you get relief soon.
danielle says
Because I dont know anything about pear trees – just wondering why you have to remove them rather than have them trimmed?
Nelle Coursey says
I love the fog picture! You can actually see the fog around the base of your tree. I do like the Texas winters though.