Thursday, February 21, 2008

Our African Violet

Glen Rose, Texas

Weather: low 39 degrees, high 45 degrees, cloudy, winds up to 15 mph

We had our periodic dental checkups today, and passed with flying colors. Carolyn went to El Chico's with Denise for lunch, and I passed because it is not my favorite Mexican restaurant. In fact, it doesn't even come close. That's just my opinion. Carolyn has a different one. We don't always agree on everything, and that's fine.

When we owned a house, we had a lot of plants and flowers in the yard. Carolyn got a lot of pleasure from working in the yard, and when we first went on the road, she missed that part of owning a house. In an effort to make up for not having the plants to work with, I bought her the perfect RV house plant. It is a violet, and I'm sure it is one of the most traveled flowers ever. It has been all the way to the west coast and the Northwest, and back and forth several times between Texas and the southeastern part of the US. When we get ready to hit the road, you can see it quivering in anticipation of seeing new country and meeting new people. A picture is below.



This violet is so easy to take care of. It never has to be watered, fertilized, or pruned. The only thing we have to do is dust it occasionally and make sure it is placed in a safe place when we travel. It always looks fresh, and we don't have to worry about a black thumb killing it. In other words, the perfect plant for our lifestyle.
More later, be safe.
Today's Town - Wichita Falls, Texas: The Gateway to Texas
Not all who wander are lost.

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