Tag Archives: tulips

Grow a great cutting garden

Posted on June 10, 2018 by msw blog

Originally posted on Real Life of an MSW:
A wise mentor once told me if you only have $5 buy yourself a loaf of bread and a single flower for happiness, then splurge with the rest of it. That advice…

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Grow a great cutting garden

Posted on April 19, 2017 by msw blog

A wise mentor once told me if you only have $5 buy yourself a loaf of bread and a single flower for happiness, then splurge with the rest of it. That advice has stuck with me. I am a lover … Continue reading →

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Gratitude

Posted on November 21, 2016 by msw blog

What separates mindful privilege from empty entitlement is gratitude.  A mindful heart is a grateful one – it doesn’t take things for granted.  And the greatest gift of this gratitude is that the more grateful you are, the more mindful … Continue reading →

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The sowing of a tulip bulb

Posted on March 27, 2016 by msw blog

How about this miracle… God says if you plant the seed I will make the tree. Wow, you can’t have a better arrangement than that. First, it gives God the tough end of the deal. What if you had to … Continue reading →

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How Can I Save My Bulbs From Squirrels?

Posted on November 11, 2015 by msw blog

The colors of fall (orange, golden yellow, and fiery red) make me happy. The other day I stood at my mailbox gathering my mail and taking in the beauty of my favorite tree. How I love Little Red (yes, my … Continue reading →

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