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Able to upload photos again ;-) ~ Well, one photo.

Good afternoon Friends, well, I don't know what has happened, other than not getting in my computer for a few days, but, I'm now able to upload pics again. Thanks for tips from folks, I did a couple of things but don't know what has cleared up the problem. I am thankful though. Hopefully, it was just a temporary glitch. 

 

*** Spoke to soon, I got one picture uploaded, tried to post a couple more pictures and the same thing is happening. Sheesh. I have a young friend who is a computer geek who is going to come over and see what can be done about this. 

 

This is just a quickie post.

 

 

 

The flower above is an alamanda.  I'm not sure of the variety. I'm googling and it looks like it could be Chocolate Swirl. Was given a cutting many years ago. It is growing on a little DIY arbor that goes into my clothesline area. I'll post more pictures when I can. ;-)

 It's been horribly hot down here, although not as bad as some people are having it. I try to get out early to work outside and still sweat buckets. I drink electrolytes and take breaks, then hibernate the rest of the day. 1-2 hours is all I can handle. I just checked out weather. It is 5:05 pm and it is 92 with real feel being 101. Yikes!!!

That's it for now. Enjoy each day you are blessed with. Be thankful and let others know you care about them. 

Thanks for visiting,

FlowerLady 

Help !!!!!

Hi Friends ~ I am getting totally frustrated as I can't get pictures uploaded in blogger.

Is anyone else having this issue? I've spent hours trying to figure this out.

Many moons ago I used Windows Live Writer, then Open Live Writer. Today I tried to download Open Live Writer and Blogger has blocked the app so I cannot use that program.

I don't know what to do. There seems to be no real answers with Google. I have cleared my cache and cookies as suggested. 

Posting pictures is a big part of my blog, rather boring posts without them. ;-) 

That's it from Plum Cottage today. It was very hot and sweat  was pouring as I worked outside this morning for two hours. I do take breaks and drink electrolytes. Temp was around 90 and real feel temp 95. Tomorrow is another day.

It's time to think about supper and to bring in the laundry from the clothesline.

Thanks for any help that you have with this situation.

FlowerLady 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sweet Almond bush in my tropical, overgrown, cottage gardens ;-)

Greetings from Plum Cottage, 

 

It's been quite awhile since I've posted, sorry about that. Life is still going on here in spite of heat advisories, some stress and depression. God is good and is my strength and comfort. He blesses me with glorious blooms, friends who love, encourage and offer their help when needed. I really have much to be thankful for and hope to be posting more regularly.

 

Below is a video that recently came my way via you-tube feed.

 

It is based on the Bible verse found in Isaiah 46:4

 

Even to your old age
I will be the same,
And even to your graying years 
I will bear you!
I have done it, 
And I will carry you;
And I will bear you 
And I will deliver you.

Isaiah 46:4

 

 

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Yesterday morning right before I woke up, I dreamed I saw a plant loaded with blooms. I woke up happy from that and thankful for this new day.

 

A little while later I went outside and lo and behold, there was one of my 'Sweet Almond' bushes in bloom, filling the air with it's wonderful scent. I had pruned it recently and was now blessed with all of those sweet little blooms. I don't remember where I bought this.

 

My 'tropical cottage gardens' are somewhat overgrown so I will just show you the blooms, not the overgrowth. ;-)

 

 "The sweet almond bush, scientifically known as Aloysia virgata, is a popular ornamental shrub in Florida. It is native to South America and is appreciated for its fragrant white flowers and ability to attract pollinators. It has a sweet almond-like fragrance." Google search.

 

Awhile back a you tube video popped up in my feed, Christian blues. Just what I needed. My dear husband and I were/are lovers of blues music. Hubby played the electric guitar so this little cottage would rock. I miss that. When I hear certain guitar music/riffs I can just hear/see him playing here n our living room. Great memories.

 

We/I like a lot of different kinds of music. The blues are not for everyone. You can skip on down to the end of post for something more mellow. ;-)  I watch on TV with Roku and turn the volume up.

 

Here are some great Christian blues compilations from you tube. There are a lot more. 

 

 

 

 

I'll end this post with a song that was played at church recently. It touched many hearts and tears were shed. The message had been on having joy in all circumstances. 

 

We've all been through rough times, valleys. We will go through more, but, Jesus has promised to be with us through every circumstance. He is our strength when we are weak, He is our Comforter. 

 

When we see Him, we will understand all of the whys and thank Him for bringing us through all of life's ups and downs. We are in His tender care, both now and forever.

 

Well, blue skies and hillsides feel so far away
And I wrote in my notebook that I've seen better days
Than the ones as of late
I can't bear that weight

The rain won't stop pouring out my window pane
And I haven't left my bedroom in 76 days
I wish something would change
'Cause I'm losing faith

So I brought it up in a desperate prayer
Lord, why are you keeping me here?
Then He said to me, "Child, I'm planting seeds
I'm a good God and I have a good plan
So trust that I'm holding a watering can
And someday you'll see that flowers grow in the valley"

So whatever the reason, I'm barely getting by
I'll trust it's a season knowing that you're by my side
Every step of the way
And I'll be okay

'Cause I brought it up in a desperate prayer
Lord, why are you keeping me here?
Then He said to me, "Child, I'm planting seeds
I'm a good God and I have a good plan
So trust that I'm holding a watering can
And someday you'll see that flowers grow in the valley"


When I'm on the mountain and looking down below
I'll see a valley of flowers that needed time to grow
And I'll thank you for the rain
The hurt and days of pain

And I'll bring it up in a grateful prayer
Thank you, Jesus, for keeping me there
You know just what I need and you've planted seeds
'Cause you're a good God with a real good plan
And you hold my world in a watering can
So I can have peace 'cause flowers grow in the valley."

(my underlining) 

Lyrics: Samantha Ebert

 

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Thank you for visiting. May God bless you and keep you.

 

FlowerLady