The Light in Winter...

We've had an interesting winter, so far.

A few days warm, then a few days cold.

But, whatever the temperature, the winter light is wonderful....

especially the morning light.

This last Sunday was cold...a heavy frost.

But, the light sparkled.

Streaming across the fairway...

On the front side of the yard...

And streaming in the front windows.

It's a completely different angle, from the rest of the year.

I like it....

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Speaking of things I like...

Tomorrow is this guy's birthday.

We've spent quite a few of these together.

And, it's been a pretty fun ride.

Happy Birthday, Mr. P....

Hoping for many more.

'Til next time...

Happy Gardening...

~~Linda~~

30 Day Challenge~~Thanksgiving~~Day 9....

Cat, at The Whimsical Gardener, has challenged us to a 30 Day Challenge of Thanksgiving.
A post a day, for 30 days, to celebrate the things we are thankful for, in our lives.

~~Day 9~~

Today...and, everyday...I'm thankful for modern medicine.

Almost four years ago, I was told that a brown spot on my face was malignant melanoma.
It is not something you want to hear.

I'm of the generation who greased down with baby oil, and fried in the sun.
I was trying to become a Golden Goddess.
I didn't achieve either...not very golden..and surely not a goddess.
My only excuse was, we didn't know then what we know now....
that the sun can actually kill you.

I was very lucky.  It was small and in situ...which means localized.  They got it all.
I was also lucky to have a wonderful surgeon.  The scar is barely visible.

So, now, I never leave the house without sunscreen.  I wear a large brimmed hat to garden....another one for other outdoor activities.  I'll be seeing a dermatologist every six months, for the rest of my life.

So, here comes the sermon...
Wear sunscreen.
Protect yourself from the sun.
Have yourself checked by a dermatologist. 
Save your life.

You'll be thankful you did.

~~Linda~~