Needed some plant time today on what wouldβve been my adoptive mumβs birthday. Itβs miserable day outside so my slightly sad looking variegated chain of hearts will have to do for now.
Shelby lives on my shelves in front of my bedroom window. I rescued her from outside last winter where frost had left her with only one leaf left that hadnβt gone to mush, despite having been undercover.
Sheβs a reminder to me that things can live on after adversity. She may not be thriving as much as she would have outside during spring and autumn but seeing each new leaf makes me happy, especially on days like today.
Iβm trying to post SOMETHING every day here. Get into a new habit. But itβs been a largely uninspiring day.
In fact, todayβs been crummy (faulty smoke alarm, no sleep, expensive electrician) but this view! It never fails to make me feel incredibly happy and fortunate. Lights up time at home. Wishing you warmth tonight.