Two summers ago we planted a butterfly bush and perennial white and purple coneflowers in a backyard flower garden. Last summer we added knockout roses, irises, daylilies, lamb's ear, and garden phlox to a front yard flower garden. Butterflies are supposed to love them. Well, the irises, first round roses, and the spring daylily blooms have come and gone.
This week the first purple bloom opened on the butterfly bush, and the coneflowers are blooming their hearts out. I've seen a few hummingbirds and the bumblebees are out in full force. But so far, no butterflies.
In a few short weeks, I'm looking forward to having weekday mornings free to have devotions on the deck. While waiting for the butterflies, I'll enjoy a nutritious breakfast of Lance Peanut Butter Cheese Crackers and Diet Coke. I know, I know...it sounds horrible, but some habits take root and never leave. Beginning July 8, while the world is waking up and longing for that first morning cup of coffee, just think of me popping the top on a Diet Coke, opening a pack of Lance crackers, and kicking back for the morning.
Copyright 2011 Charlotte Laney
Don't know about the butterflies, but how about a girl with a butterfly tatoo? I will miss you terribly at work.
ReplyDeleteI'll miss you too, Mrs. R! Of course under all those BandAids, I don't think I've had the opportunity to meet your butterfly. :-}
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