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Jenny said…
We didn't have a choice, Mother Nature did it for us, lol. Bad ice storm here, 28 inches of snow just about 65 miles west of us. More snow and ice to come today....we were without power for a few hours, and am not so sure at this point we will keep power. In 2001 we had a storm like this and were out of power for 13 days. So we will survive, and there were a whole lot of us who turned off the power last night involunvarily, lol.
Jenny said…
Oh, lol, I cannot believe that TODAY is the 28th. LOL...silly me. Ok, power out TONIGHT for an hour, lol....two days in a row...not bad.
Judy T said…
If we were home we would be participating but we will be at my nephew's wedding reception at that time. I doubt they will turn off the lights at the reception in the middle of the dance.
Judy
Lisa Zahn said…
oh that's too bad, Gracie!
Matriarchy said…
We did it!
Anonymous said…
Lisa, I have a question about a flower called the Peace Lilly? All the leaves are turning brown on the ends. I have called the nursery three times but it does not seem to like what they are saying. I know that this does not go along with your last message but I was hoping that you had some info on them. Linda
Lisa Zahn said…
Linda, I have a peace lilly that gets brown tips on the ends too. Unfortunately, I am not very good with indoor plants including this one. I don't think I can help you much! I just cut off the brown parts and keep it watered as well as I can remember. I know peace lilies like to be moist and in a not-too-bright window.

Lisa

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