tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36566764471179811252024-03-13T08:39:16.114-04:00The Last Leaf GardenerBlogger Patricia Youngquist is an author and a photographer. Her recent e-book, BIRD TALES, is interactive and includes the Blue jay featured above. Prior works include versions of WORDS IN OUR BEAK, where the stories are narrated by Cam, a female cardinal. Additionally, some of her photographs have been licensed by Fine Art America to reproduce as wall art and on to an array of surfaces for various products! Do view both side-bars for specific details on all of this.The Last Leaf Gardenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05911264708148372608noreply@blogger.comBlogger2041125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3656676447117981125.post-88368221357591400022023-10-09T18:10:00.020-04:002023-10-10T19:58:18.903-04:00"Sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don't." [At long last: An Update re my unintended hiatus from Blogger]<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh7BFC7Ncm2AVyW4wB3Ypd-QA9odXYXJy959bDj4AuLa_XquEm8DATAJkqSG6UKA-3xdJwnaFUj2-M4dPb9cywDu8ZzPPuo-VfjWZYDio0pnJqWo_Xm2Yf4TvUwxVXRj3Sc_94h3eXSYzAPW_FrPeCivTPn6Qcis2Ztz520wpNQHKO8Qv5VtLYEeUkT_gl/s4770/IMG_4518%20copy%20copy%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3180" data-original-width="4770" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh7BFC7Ncm2AVyW4wB3Ypd-QA9odXYXJy959bDj4AuLa_XquEm8DATAJkqSG6UKA-3xdJwnaFUj2-M4dPb9cywDu8ZzPPuo-VfjWZYDio0pnJqWo_Xm2Yf4TvUwxVXRj3Sc_94h3eXSYzAPW_FrPeCivTPn6Qcis2Ztz520wpNQHKO8Qv5VtLYEeUkT_gl/s320/IMG_4518%20copy%20copy%20copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am well aware that it has been over a year since <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/2022/09/influenced-by-nnms-autumn-clematis.html" target="_blank">my last post here on Blogger</a> where I spoke about the fate of the <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search?q=Autumn+clematis" target="_blank">Autumn clematis</a> which at that time grew in my garden. I also stated, "However, given my new battle with <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search?q=Neurofibromatosis+" target="_blank">Neurofibromatosis </a>(NF) and the limitations this brings, it may be quite a while before I can tell my flora's stories. Plus I need to concentrate on raising awareness about NF which I hope to do through my book project, <i><a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search/label/%22Imperfect%20Strangers%22" target="_blank">Imperfect Strangers</a></i>."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">During this unintended hiatus from publishing posts on my blog, I have had one trauma after another non-stop, mostly related to my having NF (multiple surgeries and treatments for which I'll spare you the details).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Please know, I've missed working on my blog and am quite humbled by the fact that people have contacted me re when, and if, I planned to return to this endeavor that I've been involved in since <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/2010/01/reflecting-on-01-01-01.html" target="_blank">December 2009</a>.</div><p>At this juncture I don't know if I'll be able to fully return to my blog for my computer is no longer functioning as it should. I was able to use a computer to create this posting but that may be an only one time deal. </p><p>Meanwhile, I've been very involved in finding ways to get a new machine and will continue to try and make that happen, not only for my blog, but for my book project, which has been on hold due to what is going on with my machine.</p><p>This situation has also disrupted my ability to procure assignments with the <a href="https://ilovetheupperwestside.com/author/patricia-youngquist/" target="_blank">on-line publication</a> that I had been writing assignments for: narratives accompanied my photographs. </p><p>It also has prevented me from being active with uploading new work to my venue on <a href="https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/patricia-youngquist/shop" target="_blank">fineartamerica</a>. </p><p>In any event, I’m not particularly superstitious, but now that I'm posting this update, please let me confess, that I did find it interesting that a little bird spent time in my garden (this past December and January) as I attempted to get through these new hurdles with Neurofibromatosis.</p><p></p><p>The creature I am speaking of is a ruby-crowned kinglet, "a small bird with a big spirit." An image of my visitor visiting my <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search?q=garden" target="_blank">garden</a> can be seen atop this posting as well as in the copies of photos I took of him that are directly below.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoBGWZ-0oMlYVDyU_EAQMa5fUqtClnurBMMR4P4qv7B4LhSoiFu9K6js4W9WKZ5eYifPD-Dqb6ebOx0jrwkQD5FUwueGcLXn85KAMDdQEMssry1nxjUPVW4y2HzxXc-zmnTrzUI7UUdlLJEBvVpUS2DH8l6H8yMOblf4Bo3PbmTsUEKAe_7Tvv7_OXSHPI/s1200/IMG_4517%20copy%20copy%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoBGWZ-0oMlYVDyU_EAQMa5fUqtClnurBMMR4P4qv7B4LhSoiFu9K6js4W9WKZ5eYifPD-Dqb6ebOx0jrwkQD5FUwueGcLXn85KAMDdQEMssry1nxjUPVW4y2HzxXc-zmnTrzUI7UUdlLJEBvVpUS2DH8l6H8yMOblf4Bo3PbmTsUEKAe_7Tvv7_OXSHPI/s320/IMG_4517%20copy%20copy%20copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia6-x-0VTg6SkKbYRebI93rpgTowR0KPlnLuMsJe6Yye2Hy6Hr6XJj-nuUpil6ZznBnRwHUYaxDulFTQ-OarDo8MBmYa5dJ0Tsyz8t5Fpq3yQBXleypVeiGq74LY42ct2nA0-ETuBlnUSddJZLPDpOB3316T5SO1bfCHS4rdmdiAv9cJ8EQX6E3teU5eKQ/s4671/IMG_4519%20copy%20copy%20copy%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3114" data-original-width="4671" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia6-x-0VTg6SkKbYRebI93rpgTowR0KPlnLuMsJe6Yye2Hy6Hr6XJj-nuUpil6ZznBnRwHUYaxDulFTQ-OarDo8MBmYa5dJ0Tsyz8t5Fpq3yQBXleypVeiGq74LY42ct2nA0-ETuBlnUSddJZLPDpOB3316T5SO1bfCHS4rdmdiAv9cJ8EQX6E3teU5eKQ/s320/IMG_4519%20copy%20copy%20copy%20copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjflr2AnlYNq7Jq31VXIUPHBpaYBk_MdkwkKMkaJESJRgSvDCMzCyZvjdWskkE-4ODfceNC143evWgxkQaZ5ru2Da9qq_6R2LWZfO5i9LrY_bxy2rRHqm7m9mbf1uVPlUaEDgM5kVL0NjLh8U0fNTol1f2pD6n1GtUVwFaRdSrDgqwIoFqu4AF7D9CGvglU/s4538/IMG_4520%20copy%20copy%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3025" data-original-width="4538" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjflr2AnlYNq7Jq31VXIUPHBpaYBk_MdkwkKMkaJESJRgSvDCMzCyZvjdWskkE-4ODfceNC143evWgxkQaZ5ru2Da9qq_6R2LWZfO5i9LrY_bxy2rRHqm7m9mbf1uVPlUaEDgM5kVL0NjLh8U0fNTol1f2pD6n1GtUVwFaRdSrDgqwIoFqu4AF7D9CGvglU/s320/IMG_4520%20copy%20copy%20copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>Ruby-crowned kinglets are known for courage, strength, as well as determination and have been considered to be a symbol of hope and renewal. Birders concur, the ruby-crowned kinglet reminds us that no matter what challenges we face in life, we can overcome them and they remind us to never give up on our dreams and to remain positive in the face of adversity, for this tiny creature sings (as do many birds) even in the darkest times, reminding us that hope and joy can be found.</p><p>Many weeks have passed since this creature visited me, yet I'm still hoping the truism re the presence of such a bird holds, and that I will be able to return to my project. </p><p>It was a very recent encounter that I had which reinforced what I feel is a a need for my book project to come to fruition. Here is what occurred:</p><p>One of the sons of the owner of the building where I live pointed to my face and in an unkind manner (although I've been the target of much worse comments and questions) asked about my bumps. </p><p>This is something I "should" be used to at this stage of my life, but there are days when encounters such as this get me down, while other times I can brush off them off. As an old candy bar <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPe4X-Ff7FA" target="_blank">commerical jingle</a> (composed by Peter, Paul and Mary) proclaims, "Sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don't."</p><p>In any event, a video of my book project's intent was posted last September on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yt4SvgkRXuc" target="_blank">You Tube</a> as well as <a href="https://vimeo.com/338407819" target="_blank">Vimeo</a> and the response was very encouraging as evidenced by copies of comments that are posted below:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhImQox8b5zodiGkiTTJr4GT0i9Rc7CMIG4dq2CPydfdMAVeCawO7r6L6PxGW9RZCSsAxiaR_ZiI_U9oD4czNGEeJ2ZPeiKlFbkoBOYc8dCCPKnk8DtAlIwfCHSc33mLCTKwMF4sb3qOAgivKtz6fKTvlWIY6OCRLS-AgLM5dFvUN0qfEBBKmIPWvy5IRUs/s455/%E2%80%8EVARIOUS%20OPTION%20PART%20TWO.%E2%80%8E023.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="142" data-original-width="455" height="100" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhImQox8b5zodiGkiTTJr4GT0i9Rc7CMIG4dq2CPydfdMAVeCawO7r6L6PxGW9RZCSsAxiaR_ZiI_U9oD4czNGEeJ2ZPeiKlFbkoBOYc8dCCPKnk8DtAlIwfCHSc33mLCTKwMF4sb3qOAgivKtz6fKTvlWIY6OCRLS-AgLM5dFvUN0qfEBBKmIPWvy5IRUs/s320/%E2%80%8EVARIOUS%20OPTION%20PART%20TWO.%E2%80%8E023.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1200" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5K_ExIlBsYADMGO4b9R3gCEENEyP-Tb9ZQl-nLL0d_JxVz7xkuZj0_AuEDPHDfUn041gC0P6hXG4boG6zwJhGP--60IKR-Ku9qldO_dLw2QY_VRHKS3ZQHMB3qGcwZ6RbHgeScSinL9XhCdHkZKdergbC64FxSQ3j-EHAv4LDp6ZpKvGRMyrbBLRMbQ/w400-h300/VARIOUS%20OPTION%20PART%20TWO.001%20copy%20copy.jpg" title="This image is from Nancy Nelson Mancini's FB Page @ https://www.facebook.com/nancy.n.mancini/posts/pfbid021HW5dvMGRjoJzcW2z5PYXetQvd7tq3V1g8DvFamxFNV3pnvpUAgKVgdhGyge6FT5l" width="400" /></a><p>It has been eight months since <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/2022/02/wednesdays-words-my-websites-been.html">my last post here on Blogger</a> and that entry was just to let folks know my web-designer, <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search?q=Chris+Deatherage" target="_blank">Chris Deatherage</a>, had made changes to my <a href="https://www.patriciayoungquist.com" target="_blank">website</a>. </p><p>Prior to that posting I had become very sporadic in publishing my blog posts which was out of characer for me. For after years of being very dedicated to regularly offering excellent written content that was accompanied by my photographs and or videos — I even received an award for my endeavors and an image of it can be found on my right sidebar — circumstances, upon circumstances beyond my control, interfered with my being able to produce content for this venue.</p><p>Those circumstances were mostly due to new and severe consequences of my battles with <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search?q=Neurofibromatosis" target="_blank">Neurofibromatosis</a> (NF) a medical condition I've had since birth, which is discussed in one of my <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/2010/01/tis-true-my-form-is-something-odd.html" target="_blank">first blog posts</a> as well as <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search/label/Neurofibromatosis" target="_blank">in many posts thereafter</a>. (NF is also the subject of my book project,<i><a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search/label/%22Imperfect%20Strangers%22" target="_blank"> Imperfect Strangers</a></i>.) A short video introducing the book can be viewed on <a href="https://vimeo.com/338407819" target="_blank">Vimeo</a> and/or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yt4SvgkRXuc&t=6s" target="_blank">You Tube</a>.</p><div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiFYaKBhnD7Qi45JviITrCIuXNUYpNgDG7tZZc1-LzCIajL6kviDLqyiYb4nk4riK6SR4lRRrdE2KxojcsXdg_kcHPiXCX90H1oW81BuoUVKrziKe2ktgwIGflGhj7XRYJZpFgeywSatE_JXhA-2-P9LHEBSI6bcdmypTwE1rhwAjcnFBPq9njADu2y0g=s418" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="296" data-original-width="418" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiFYaKBhnD7Qi45JviITrCIuXNUYpNgDG7tZZc1-LzCIajL6kviDLqyiYb4nk4riK6SR4lRRrdE2KxojcsXdg_kcHPiXCX90H1oW81BuoUVKrziKe2ktgwIGflGhj7XRYJZpFgeywSatE_JXhA-2-P9LHEBSI6bcdmypTwE1rhwAjcnFBPq9njADu2y0g=w400-h284" title="A short video introducing "Imperfect Strangers" ca n be viewed on You Tube @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yt4SvgkRXuc&t=63s OR Vimeo @ https://vimeo.com/338407819" width="400" /></a></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>In any event, I won't go into details of my forced hiatus from blogging (at least not within this post) for it was my seeing <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search?q=Nancy+Nelson+Mancini" target="_blank">Nancy Nelson Mancini</a>'s photograph of her Sweet Autumn Clematis (a copy of it is posted atop this posting) that brought back bittersweet memories of my own beloved <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search?q=Sweet+Autumn+Clematis" target="_blank">Sweet Autumn Clematis </a>vines that I got in either 2004 or 2005, and ultimately blogged about in 2010 in an entry where I <a href=" now have a vine trailing up that wall, and it is jumping on trivets that have been placed on the wall by the artist, Juan. I had seen Juan’s “installation” of trivets on a wall at a shop on the Upper West Side of New York some years ago and had long admired their placement. This year Juan has been working with me in my urban garden because, in addition to being an artist, he is a gardener extraordinaire. Since I had so many trivets from years gone by, I asked him to do an “installation” on my brick wall so that my Clematis paniculata (Sweet Autumn Clematis) would have a place to play. The Clematis is loving it! This vine is somewhat of a newcomer (one year old) to my outdoor space. This vine had been suggested to me by Jay, another talented gardener, when he was in New York City last May. I got this plant from Donna, a talented grower from Cheerful Cherry Farms who, with her grower–husband, Jim, had a booth at “USQ” — the Union Square Greenmarket. The morning that I bought this plant, I had arrived at the market at about 7:30 A.M., and they were just setting up their booth for the day. Because the print on the plant tag was small, I had to press my face against it to read it in order to make sure that I was getting the Clematis paniculata which is sometimes called Clematis terniflora. Donna looked over at me and, with a cigarette dangling from her mouth, remarked that I must need new glasses. Although it was extremely hot that morning she had on a winter coat and wool hat; her long gray pony tail hung out of her hat and trailed more than halfway down her back. Donna assured me if I planted this plant in a deep container it would trail wherever I trained it to go by the fall. It did not bloom that fall, but the foliage was lovely and did trail up a small trellis that was behind its box–planter. From the trellis, it began to attach itself to a nail on my wall. To protect that foliage on the wall last winter, I tied the vine up and attached to another nail on the wall and dreamed of it trailing against my wall. When Juan came to my garden one day this April, he lovingly untied the vine. I knew both my vine and collection of trivets were made for each other. Immediately they fell in love as evidenced by the photo at the top of this post and the one posted be" target="_blank">described their back story</a>, (which I encourage you to read it and check out the pictures included in that post). </p><div>Moreover, my Autumn Clematis vines were subsequently featured in my first garden-themed movie,<i> The Kiwi Speaks! Fifteen Minutes of Fame... almost, </i>which can be viewed on <a href="https://vimeo.com/channels/239651/page:1" target="_blank">Vimeo</a> and/or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qwWx3Ahh40&t=46s" target="_blank">You Tube</a>.</div><div><p>These vines ultimately survived being in two major garden upheavals (due to a couple of renovations ordered by my landlord) and one of those upheavls is discussed in volume two of my three hardcover book series, <i><a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/2018/10/one-sheet-book-series-info.html" target="_blank">Words In Our Beak</a>.</i></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjriBxvbsEVrQeVghvEvzHHK4P7SunBCb7d1oESsYLVBhYDlahMhsyY3EOxF1dSrzjGPnRtj-b9SeXfaLRVN9DtSpITnNb5EViAE1w6iroZFC78av1zYbxhTyiX8-_Jd55X1XBjJp9upfOJexWWQlN6nqsAL3ocPGJG_I9WAXqJIf_asE-m2Z--yomBJw/s633/VARIOUS%20OPTION%20G.001%20copy%20copy.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="427" data-original-width="633" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjriBxvbsEVrQeVghvEvzHHK4P7SunBCb7d1oESsYLVBhYDlahMhsyY3EOxF1dSrzjGPnRtj-b9SeXfaLRVN9DtSpITnNb5EViAE1w6iroZFC78av1zYbxhTyiX8-_Jd55X1XBjJp9upfOJexWWQlN6nqsAL3ocPGJG_I9WAXqJIf_asE-m2Z--yomBJw/w400-h270/VARIOUS%20OPTION%20G.001%20copy%20copy.jpeg" title="©PatriciaYoungquist This image (taken by Chris Deatherage) features the front cover of my three volume book series, “WORDS IN OUR BEAK." Info re these books is in a blog post @ https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/2018/10/one-sheet-book-series-info.html" width="400" /></a></div><div><p>But getting back to NNM's image of her Autumn Clematis and my saying that seeing it evoked bittersweet memories, the reason for this is, as is that now, approximantely eighteen years of having these vines in my garden, they are gone.<span></span></p><p>I hadn't relized what a loss this has been for me until I saw NNM's image, and recalled my memories of having Autumn Clematis vines which never did well again after being <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/2021/05/saturdays-sequel-to-my-flora-and-me.html" target="_blank">hacked by my lanlord in 2021</a>.</p><p>He had hacked the Autumn Clematis while standing on the building's rooftop and leaning over it to chop away my vines, This was not a safe action for him to take with my vines or with himself as he could've fallen off the building's rooftop.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjftxI_Dxgni7FfuNtOV5e-dNRcehKqDhKRNjah5W3mTBmzSz8t6c5H0YPMviLvpvW_jIZSd8gCZ0Pbg5Bvd4xsndaNGp15etZIGF2HRwnD-muIvkpLf6jT2UJlxMHc39SFKGY1rUlveINou1UUEgNK0eBXca9piEhsKFDgTfNJY0R1mLZ9o6dzCT6IGw/s1024/BEECH%20TREE.%20023.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="681" data-original-width="1024" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjftxI_Dxgni7FfuNtOV5e-dNRcehKqDhKRNjah5W3mTBmzSz8t6c5H0YPMviLvpvW_jIZSd8gCZ0Pbg5Bvd4xsndaNGp15etZIGF2HRwnD-muIvkpLf6jT2UJlxMHc39SFKGY1rUlveINou1UUEgNK0eBXca9piEhsKFDgTfNJY0R1mLZ9o6dzCT6IGw/w400-h266/BEECH%20TREE.%20023.jpeg" title="This image is included in a 2021 posting here on Blogger that can be referenced @ https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/2021/05/saturdays-sequel-to-my-flora-and-me.html" width="400" /></a></div><p>Moreover, he had assaulted my <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search?q=Beech+tree" target="_blank">Beech Tree</a>, ruining her shape. </p><p>The results of these violent actions are indicated in the red-bordered shapes which I've attached to the image directly above. It <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/2021/05/saturdays-sequel-to-my-flora-and-me.html" target="_blank">is also included in a post here on Blogger </a>that I published at the time of the incident. It will still take quite sometime for the Beech Tree to regain her shape which she probably will, but the fate of my Autumn Clematis has not been good.</p><p>Initally,<a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search?q=Juan+V" target="_blank"> Juan V</a> was able to redirect the vines' path and nudge them to grow on a custom built trellis as seen in the two pictures directly below.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8eBr8SWi3l_pWldduFL1A_RsTcx04YKihuTET0cTHZzF03ekk-BXP1FgNTZltMaA9cOGGyUN3H2pApS3Uvg5m-5HTGwBy98aXm4XXC6Ns4pxZ9ZR7jVshgcklqscIMmqHb8wSOnbwnk2a1pJ1JnJmF4gaSN7J5dzQOfMcMSw49TlZSN4qjXgWFFVbZg/s3456/IMG_3945%20copy%20copy%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="2919" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8eBr8SWi3l_pWldduFL1A_RsTcx04YKihuTET0cTHZzF03ekk-BXP1FgNTZltMaA9cOGGyUN3H2pApS3Uvg5m-5HTGwBy98aXm4XXC6Ns4pxZ9ZR7jVshgcklqscIMmqHb8wSOnbwnk2a1pJ1JnJmF4gaSN7J5dzQOfMcMSw49TlZSN4qjXgWFFVbZg/w338-h400/IMG_3945%20copy%20copy%202.jpg" title="©PatriciaYoungquist2021 My Sweet Autumn Clematis vines are featured in a number of posts here on Blogger and in one of my garden themed movies. They are also included in volume two of my hardcover book series (“Words In Our Beak”) which is available wherever books are sold, including Amazon @ https://www.amazon.com/Words-Our-Beak-Patricia-Youngquist/dp/0996378537" width="338" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRh49e4S8bnu3nUg7KQwULmQaLVHgRTB_z0BYl4EujH2lRFmmxK8on0ORSAvF9JG5q7KA3wKpgXdF2G2tokQIB06x0jgmV8KxuzWEdENgGgz-H_xxGQAhv9FEfdpSNaoF2fJCtQboTkj7Zp4k1dYjA_legvjpfoNLmDkvFV2SC-apRnS4dLFRCJJYeHg/s4727/IMG_4175%20copy%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4727" data-original-width="3456" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRh49e4S8bnu3nUg7KQwULmQaLVHgRTB_z0BYl4EujH2lRFmmxK8on0ORSAvF9JG5q7KA3wKpgXdF2G2tokQIB06x0jgmV8KxuzWEdENgGgz-H_xxGQAhv9FEfdpSNaoF2fJCtQboTkj7Zp4k1dYjA_legvjpfoNLmDkvFV2SC-apRnS4dLFRCJJYeHg/w293-h400/IMG_4175%20copy%20copy.jpg" title="©PatriciaYoungquist2021 My Sweet Autumn Clematis vines are featured in a number of posts here on Blogger and in one of my garden themed movies. They are also included in volume two of my hardcover book series (“Words In Our Beak”) which is available wherever books are sold, including Amazon @ https://www.amazon.com/Words-Our-Beak-Patricia-Youngquist/dp/0996378537" width="293" /></a></div><p>But unfortunately they were begining to pull on the <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search?q=String+Lights" target="_blank">string lights</a> that provide a "canopy" over my garden. I was concerned that the vines, given their strength, could yank down my string lights... </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaISmBJllNirBpIcIiXFm9W726NQxlKv33w3uAsaFkM9DEFc_A4pEMrEkNaaDb7kvSvSWjDp7gSvqCCTEEgC2sFDN74mk8C-bpyxE31chegVcdYGdg2l8KUkLKaWL-1eIGm9J7QIX4ZTR5zfPEw9Q-1E5BXWPZPMEzTqm2j9Vh6XO8VeeGmVtMAye93w/s5184/IMG_2663%20copy%20copy%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaISmBJllNirBpIcIiXFm9W726NQxlKv33w3uAsaFkM9DEFc_A4pEMrEkNaaDb7kvSvSWjDp7gSvqCCTEEgC2sFDN74mk8C-bpyxE31chegVcdYGdg2l8KUkLKaWL-1eIGm9J7QIX4ZTR5zfPEw9Q-1E5BXWPZPMEzTqm2j9Vh6XO8VeeGmVtMAye93w/w400-h266/IMG_2663%20copy%20copy%20copy.jpg" title="©PatriciaYoungquist2022 My Sweet Autumn Clematis vines are featured in a number of posts here on Blogger and in one of my garden themed movies. They are also included in volume two of my hardcover book series (“Words In Our Beak”) which is available wherever books are sold, including Amazon @ https://www.amazon.com/Words-Our-Beak-Patricia-Youngquist/dp/0996378537" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjES-iBLxTa76gESmc5FftskDTTKUJ5dtvaRD9t3VWdo39nUzHE0FCG0PHHy1XeaE59gj7Dfbe4ResyAKNl0MzNthDkW45elfv7CP1A75ITTVb_Ss8pd5UGT5X2kfjn4c8bXKQy4RZcuS6iG6ClMerMZFafZKV17a-W6K2jSqa9Wp8Wdj_fLVvAuFWYsA/s4245/IMG_3921%20copy%20copy%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3245" data-original-width="4245" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjES-iBLxTa76gESmc5FftskDTTKUJ5dtvaRD9t3VWdo39nUzHE0FCG0PHHy1XeaE59gj7Dfbe4ResyAKNl0MzNthDkW45elfv7CP1A75ITTVb_Ss8pd5UGT5X2kfjn4c8bXKQy4RZcuS6iG6ClMerMZFafZKV17a-W6K2jSqa9Wp8Wdj_fLVvAuFWYsA/w400-h306/IMG_3921%20copy%20copy%20copy.jpg" title="©PatriciaYoungquist2022 My Sweet Autumn Clematis vines are featured in a number of posts here on Blogger and in one of my garden themed movies. They are also included in volume two of my hardcover book series (“Words In Our Beak”) which is available wherever books are sold, including Amazon @ https://www.amazon.com/Words-Our-Beak-Patricia-Youngquist/dp/0996378537" width="400" /></a></div><p>... (which might cause a fire) and that fact, coupled with the truth that vines can harm brick and mortar, convinced me to have my Autumn Clematis vines (I had two) removed. </p><p>For now in their place, a Clematis tangutica (she is indicated by an arrow affixed to the next photo) has been planted. She is a much less aggressive vine, but I feel she looks swallowed up by the big container and it will be quite some time before she eases into it. </p><p>A couple of Amsonia plants have been placed there to keep the new vine company (as also seen in the next picture where a circle has been drawn around them)...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyL37NxqyOH_LIc2NuYZ-PrkdI6I0gGcOQTy3Zc7B2p8QL7spMjDwdRaJYvMATJbUtQ83sukTvNq4-dwCYr9q_fVHHV_NHOTkmYbpk6YYLuDJiSWsx1Vjck_HmzLgqDuqNiq27DZr5ser46YBJZoklV-K-85m2yWCWE8Hp5oa-Hu91IEYSJh7DE3KQGg/s766/VARIOUS%20OPTION%20PART%20TWO.002%20copy%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="766" data-original-width="504" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyL37NxqyOH_LIc2NuYZ-PrkdI6I0gGcOQTy3Zc7B2p8QL7spMjDwdRaJYvMATJbUtQ83sukTvNq4-dwCYr9q_fVHHV_NHOTkmYbpk6YYLuDJiSWsx1Vjck_HmzLgqDuqNiq27DZr5ser46YBJZoklV-K-85m2yWCWE8Hp5oa-Hu91IEYSJh7DE3KQGg/w263-h400/VARIOUS%20OPTION%20PART%20TWO.002%20copy%20copy.jpg" title="©PatriciaYoungquist2022 Partial view, southeast corner of my garden, which is the setting for all my books that have "Words In Our Beak," in their title. https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/2018/10/one-sheet-book-series-info.html" width="263" /></a></div><p>... but I don't like the look of their foliage, so I may need to plant something else there.</p><p>Not having my Autumn clematis is a big loss, yet I realize that is what happens when one gardens. Over the years, I've learned it's best to appreciate the flora when they are around as I certainly do, by meeting their needs for water and fertilizer, as well as by helping them to tell their stories through my blog posts, my movies and my books.</p><p>However, given my new battle with NF and the limitations this brings, it may be quite a while before I can tell my flora's stories. Plus I need to concentrate on raising awareness about NF which I hope to do through my book project,<i> Imperfect Strangers</i>.</p></div></div>The Last Leaf Gardenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05911264708148372608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3656676447117981125.post-52280406627454039822022-02-23T08:10:00.006-05:002022-02-23T08:14:28.261-05:00Wednesday's Words: My website's been revamped!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.patriciayoungquist.com" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="715" data-original-width="1200" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiBjyyIY-zgFlDGkrd2YcFD5wFP7FX4T2OUhJFJubjRHgyZgbOrCSt-GbOSm--_gsdFfCFM_-oPAiiZZ7l7-NNBB0PiXjYXwZXTp3ZHevRqSn-fFQPqmyKipv2ITctOSyH-KqKtHebjgsY9zgAQzM9J6aEWwP6c3qqy7SACDT24_gsB5gIT2rvORd3G1Q=w400-h238" title="©ChrisDeatherage https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search?q=Chris+Deatherage" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p>The very talented, <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search?q=Chris+Deatherage" target="_blank">Chris Deatherage</a> has added <a href="https://www.patriciayoungquist.com/Pages/store/ebooks.html" target="_blank">information</a> re my interactive digital books (<i><a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/bird-tales/id1584203150" target="_blank">BIRD TALES</a></i> as well as <i><a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/its-the-little-things/id1593420867?itscg=30200&itsct=books_box_link&ls=1" target="_blank">IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS</a></i>) to myphoto-art <a href="https://www.patriciayoungquist.com" target="_blank">website </a>which was designed by him.The Last Leaf Gardenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05911264708148372608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3656676447117981125.post-30188911962091758912022-02-22T12:04:00.011-05:002022-02-22T14:51:08.392-05:00Today, 2/02/22, is known as Twos-day! Tuesday's Truths WK 230<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgn6-gWnDzcIfsQupRPQ6w_RD-RbFdmArrNR2eptdVjEDxhJLmMhtU9xoDKKyp8-heKk1Gr9ubR4nPuWm2RX3f82gmZ1YFhJ-d_oH7UZMLuayzgbINU4o55h6URATp_JuNmX4bkWifjIFmTYC9YPf2FUSxb9GHulAQpEp5_W2jyjTs_S2nG77_eNZSGJQ=s400" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgn6-gWnDzcIfsQupRPQ6w_RD-RbFdmArrNR2eptdVjEDxhJLmMhtU9xoDKKyp8-heKk1Gr9ubR4nPuWm2RX3f82gmZ1YFhJ-d_oH7UZMLuayzgbINU4o55h6URATp_JuNmX4bkWifjIFmTYC9YPf2FUSxb9GHulAQpEp5_W2jyjTs_S2nG77_eNZSGJQ=w320-h320" title="Image Credit: https://mobile.twitter.com/22feb22" width="320" /></a></div><br />Welcome to my two hundred and thirtieth segement of <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search/label/Tuesday%27s%20Truths" target="_blank">Tuesdy's Truths</a>. I realize my last post re this series was published on November 16th 2021, a little over two months ago and that particular post was published soon after I had an accident which resulted in my needing to have a surgical procedure known as Open Reduction/Internal Fixation Surgery.<div><br /></div><div>Upon discharge from that surgery I had to wear a pump for a couple of days...</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhiKtOci768wW6g5xwLtBqsVWPfNmG-poFonFmFjhfNFd7qnUOd6kRz5P6eBce7h-fZ2ChNGIhyTJnNokuhKn1ULKmHRqi-jpWE3oXmRKuGYSZWgUibl6QLUfD36nTmWkFTQ9IqZW_bwEJX7gcX15HtgZkjN0XNE4IINeV0kAZapQsGK7XuN-euwaxSaw=s748" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="748" data-original-width="574" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhiKtOci768wW6g5xwLtBqsVWPfNmG-poFonFmFjhfNFd7qnUOd6kRz5P6eBce7h-fZ2ChNGIhyTJnNokuhKn1ULKmHRqi-jpWE3oXmRKuGYSZWgUibl6QLUfD36nTmWkFTQ9IqZW_bwEJX7gcX15HtgZkjN0XNE4IINeV0kAZapQsGK7XuN-euwaxSaw=w246-h320" title="Photo by Kathy Bussman. ©November2021" width="246" /></a></div><br /><div>.... unfortunately something with the pump malfunctioned and I nearly died as a result.<span><a name='more'></a></span><span><br /></span></div><div><span><br /></span></div><div><span>... but I obviuosly did not as I'm still here today on this Twosday of 2-22-2022 in an effort to begin to return to more regularity in my blogging as I had been doing prior to my accident.</span></div><div><span><br /></span></div><div>I've only published a few of posts on this blog since my accident, one of them occured on <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/2021/12/with-thanks-to-b-kind.html" target="_blank">December 10th</a> and <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/2021/12/christmas-eve-2021.html" target="_blank">my last one occurred on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2021</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div>My recovery from this accident has been difficult but my physical therapist constantly reminds me that I was cut open to have hardware was insered and that given these facts, I am, according to her, making remarkable progress.</div><div><br /></div><div>The disruption to many of my activities has made me irritable but I am making an effort to be positive and to reflect on my many blessings.</div><div><br /></div><div>One of those blessings is that an array of<a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search?q=+birds" target="_blank"> birds</a> continue to visit <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search/label/My%20Rooftop%20Garden" target="_blank">my garden</a>, including <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search/label/American%20Robin" target="_blank">American robins</a>, <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search/label/Cardinals" target="_blank">Northern cardinals</a>, <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search?q=Mourning+doves" target="_blank">Mourning doves</a>, <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search?q=Pigeons" target="_blank">Pigeons</a> and <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search/label/House%20Sparrows" target="_blank">House sparrows</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div>An <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search?q=American+kestrel" target="_blank">American kestrel</a> also stopped by my place.</div><div><br /></div><div>However, today in honor it being Twos-day, I'm only including photo of pairs of <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search/label/Blue%20Jays">blue jay</a>s who have visited me over the years.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhoeqypt7OEjaz1BCCnmBt11FDYSm3zi7SsuKFoXGrtlIBVvDMi8SNYpZjSATAqCdN1aSQSwvGeWS10hU6bmtGNz2h4IPEnC8p7mJq-zAMFYuZIHjG0GvQLzOyA6fwlMOfq0hfLQKtD01tVQgWIEQadunYYAYaz0AHW-1inFz1ssyF3o6vVbbnfmyO5Mg=s5172" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3448" data-original-width="5172" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhoeqypt7OEjaz1BCCnmBt11FDYSm3zi7SsuKFoXGrtlIBVvDMi8SNYpZjSATAqCdN1aSQSwvGeWS10hU6bmtGNz2h4IPEnC8p7mJq-zAMFYuZIHjG0GvQLzOyA6fwlMOfq0hfLQKtD01tVQgWIEQadunYYAYaz0AHW-1inFz1ssyF3o6vVbbnfmyO5Mg=w320-h213" title="©PatriciaYoungquist2013. Blue jays (the bird type seen here) are featured in "Words In Our Beak Volume Two." They are also included ""BIRD TALES," info is in my blog post @ https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/2018/10/one-sheet-book-series-info.html" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgzTSfGAybMW84hMdjTaaXN8M1TQFuOP6A-NyL758qiuDby1SB5tMfJ-0P2aSyIPtTvqZxuJ4urR3XPjDfntD0w54DpFbVktxGOZDUmpB8o120-JkucCVEnuSVyivw6srvPONSeTG0HwGVRbx9kkxgLsaweMc2GRX8exKBhaxsQ5JsP8TYkaYc5w0qBcA=s4097" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4097" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgzTSfGAybMW84hMdjTaaXN8M1TQFuOP6A-NyL758qiuDby1SB5tMfJ-0P2aSyIPtTvqZxuJ4urR3XPjDfntD0w54DpFbVktxGOZDUmpB8o120-JkucCVEnuSVyivw6srvPONSeTG0HwGVRbx9kkxgLsaweMc2GRX8exKBhaxsQ5JsP8TYkaYc5w0qBcA=w320-h270" title="©PatriciaYoungquist2016. Blue jays (the bird type seen here) are featured in "Words In Our Beak Volume Two." They are also included ""BIRD TALES," info is in my blog post @ https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/2018/10/one-sheet-book-series-info.html" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg08FNHfJB6mm7NJy6w_9wBTzL-dh0iPajQierk43N8H3Y15bc707OCRdJyH3SABdwHHvDnz1KZ4SdLQzkrY8mdYyiOwJuLFhCv8caVRxws7JMJOn9Qwk5iQj2Xe5XyxE7dNFGKHX7dTZ1qriz3LG214xPbnc04jD2t0lTk_-htRlmHtQ_ceG-NztOu3g=s1200" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="948" data-original-width="1200" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg08FNHfJB6mm7NJy6w_9wBTzL-dh0iPajQierk43N8H3Y15bc707OCRdJyH3SABdwHHvDnz1KZ4SdLQzkrY8mdYyiOwJuLFhCv8caVRxws7JMJOn9Qwk5iQj2Xe5XyxE7dNFGKHX7dTZ1qriz3LG214xPbnc04jD2t0lTk_-htRlmHtQ_ceG-NztOu3g=w320-h253" title="©PatriciaYoungquist2016. Blue jays (the bird type seen here) are featured in "Words In Our Beak Volume Two." They are also included ""BIRD TALES," info is in my blog post @ https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/2018/10/one-sheet-book-series-info.html" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEicN6d0aHwJwed0eUOWxDfmX3QKerARE5f9m2tLkw7SIPMpjVfIpEJ8jGsFXEP28PujvWKh6cbIEj7NvDnd6s7qODwAcFhyOcrU8NQJ1isVlQovQLZsPEKeXVhyiUt5ccToec8XeSorKgr4p20TvuW5Cw9z9K46kKTnHFg0JyfeMUzns5oJLOENxcrgBA=s3887" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="3887" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEicN6d0aHwJwed0eUOWxDfmX3QKerARE5f9m2tLkw7SIPMpjVfIpEJ8jGsFXEP28PujvWKh6cbIEj7NvDnd6s7qODwAcFhyOcrU8NQJ1isVlQovQLZsPEKeXVhyiUt5ccToec8XeSorKgr4p20TvuW5Cw9z9K46kKTnHFg0JyfeMUzns5oJLOENxcrgBA=w320-h285" title="©PatriciaYoungquist2017. Blue jays (the bird type seen here) are featured in "Words In Our Beak Volume Two." They are also included ""BIRD TALES," info is in my blog post @ https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/2018/10/one-sheet-book-series-info.html" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj3E6-PDQ7jezDgQIhVAX-EmhHBp9Sb7W1JnkqJVtL9Laxe_938KSz0foDxbtnBqTxkrfR0PQCiCBwfyzQzymE8eXyWKbCV45tlBxtmNUyY-eaPX1vAQs8lGeRvMvgcbkFd6n6uTgZ3HmL-Gug7D-JjUQPGlhgbpEXMcbM3lFFSq3kE8XB3-oH3GyeIpg=s3961" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2969" data-original-width="3961" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj3E6-PDQ7jezDgQIhVAX-EmhHBp9Sb7W1JnkqJVtL9Laxe_938KSz0foDxbtnBqTxkrfR0PQCiCBwfyzQzymE8eXyWKbCV45tlBxtmNUyY-eaPX1vAQs8lGeRvMvgcbkFd6n6uTgZ3HmL-Gug7D-JjUQPGlhgbpEXMcbM3lFFSq3kE8XB3-oH3GyeIpg=w320-h240" title="©PatriciaYoungquist2017. Blue jays (the bird type seen here) are featured in "Words In Our Beak Volume Two." They are also included ""BIRD TALES," info is in my blog post @ https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/2018/10/one-sheet-book-series-info.html" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi9ucSQECAOW4g7DrdfZhynI5MmYkgRfnuaD32lN8LRAzy7B4_pxr-UqEdlnUs4OS4EUI-UEm0W2PdUgpjMhizP9nKVIO1_BE_13RHyDHYcaFXaH0oLxaB_frn_BfEOYVEu2oqsSF0M09FWkiBrCRKMj8Kw6CArk6fLYLWl6sWVfMNuWAwh3Qjx8WZebA=s3497" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="3497" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi9ucSQECAOW4g7DrdfZhynI5MmYkgRfnuaD32lN8LRAzy7B4_pxr-UqEdlnUs4OS4EUI-UEm0W2PdUgpjMhizP9nKVIO1_BE_13RHyDHYcaFXaH0oLxaB_frn_BfEOYVEu2oqsSF0M09FWkiBrCRKMj8Kw6CArk6fLYLWl6sWVfMNuWAwh3Qjx8WZebA=w320-h316" title="©PatriciaYoungquist2017. Blue jays (the bird type seen here) are featured in "Words In Our Beak Volume Two." They are also included ""BIRD TALES," info is in my blog post @ https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/2018/10/one-sheet-book-series-info.html" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi1qyIWO7QbLjLyNf_9wGU6OcFFw-4BqfTT0na2aHX0mkbHzJqftXytPshfZGT7-UUvdQGrK7VF0hX0FR8CBoLSQI28kQTR-qReiOrhrmixlhaJaxap2dpUBlIlzcQ0ZQSY4IDxKgDMOlGwej3QKVCSPSQSk6d6W9Z977jh8Jnm4btLwnAfu8J9uYHKow=s5184" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi1qyIWO7QbLjLyNf_9wGU6OcFFw-4BqfTT0na2aHX0mkbHzJqftXytPshfZGT7-UUvdQGrK7VF0hX0FR8CBoLSQI28kQTR-qReiOrhrmixlhaJaxap2dpUBlIlzcQ0ZQSY4IDxKgDMOlGwej3QKVCSPSQSk6d6W9Z977jh8Jnm4btLwnAfu8J9uYHKow=w320-h213" title="©PatriciaYoungquist2017. Blue jays (the bird type seen here) are featured in "Words In Our Beak Volume Two." They are also included ""BIRD TALES," info is in my blog post @ https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/2018/10/one-sheet-book-series-info.html" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>On another note blue jays (along with numerous other birds) are included in my books (<a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search?q=Words+In+Our+Beak" target="_blank"><i>Words In Our Beak</i></a>, <i><a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search?q=BIRD+TALES" target="_blank">BIRD TALES</a> </i>and <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search?q=IT%27S+THE+LITTLE+THINGS" target="_blank"><i>IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS.</i></a><div><br /></div><div>Info re my books in within s blog post that can be referenced by clicking <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/2018/10/one-sheet-book-series-info.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div>That's it for today, dear reader, and I thank you for hanging in there with me as I recover from my accident and I do hope to return to blogging and other activities soon.</div>The Last Leaf Gardenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05911264708148372608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3656676447117981125.post-38075325243729664792021-12-24T07:14:00.005-05:002021-12-24T07:15:49.910-05:00Christmas Eve 2021<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjSQrXrXTyqWk72ZpgsQXgPR_4SfAnNEwJFIWjxuZ2_GT2AyPDGCELJoATq_BdrUDZ_ivMk0c-PrPgH7T-ltM3llNEdN1Y7hC4FJEHe1uzflUBcw5YnyKP0fwqW2vSCPvClvWVJx1ZFRt_zZ-qS_cAzox_v3jjdi33GX9P4Lnq5OG2LBilf6yNl6anxAA=s1200" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="799" data-original-width="1200" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjSQrXrXTyqWk72ZpgsQXgPR_4SfAnNEwJFIWjxuZ2_GT2AyPDGCELJoATq_BdrUDZ_ivMk0c-PrPgH7T-ltM3llNEdN1Y7hC4FJEHe1uzflUBcw5YnyKP0fwqW2vSCPvClvWVJx1ZFRt_zZ-qS_cAzox_v3jjdi33GX9P4Lnq5OG2LBilf6yNl6anxAA=w400-h266" title="©PatriciaYoungquist2021 This image features my 2021 Christmas Tree enjoying the light snowfall in my garden, which as you may know, is the setting for all my books that have "Words In Our Beak" in their title. Info re my books is on my blog in a post @ http://bit.ly/2EdADpx12-24-2021v" width="400" /></a></div><br />Today, in the wee hours of <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search?q=Christmas+Eve+" target="_blank">Christmas Eve </a>morning in <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search?q=NYC" target="_blank">NYC</a> we probably had the most snow we will get for this year's holiday.<p></p><p>Glad I got a glimpse of how it looked in <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search/label/My%20Rooftop%20Garden" target="_blank">my garden</a>, which as you may know, is the setting for <a href="http://bit.ly/2EdADpx12-24-2021v" target="_blank">all my books that have <i>Words In Our Beak </i>in their title</a>.</p>The Last Leaf Gardenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05911264708148372608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3656676447117981125.post-63383083553516577692021-12-10T16:11:00.025-05:002023-09-13T15:44:47.859-04:00With Thanks to "B THE DIFFERENCE"...<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiTAm06qREgu5fl1oJ0JGgBEa1mdEeEYKu8ozZ_W4qlxoTi_zdPRvFX1u6SrJMytBJiz8jr6meNYdWfRsdBYdUZgBi0pzFg2mb54NesuTp3b5g5-ONutfDCotTXFw2qm1FTRTAfFXXtrTH3-S76FsIivtXo9-DDs10qF9GeIOgw1h1QfBEto2yjf0bOwA=s800" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiTAm06qREgu5fl1oJ0JGgBEa1mdEeEYKu8ozZ_W4qlxoTi_zdPRvFX1u6SrJMytBJiz8jr6meNYdWfRsdBYdUZgBi0pzFg2mb54NesuTp3b5g5-ONutfDCotTXFw2qm1FTRTAfFXXtrTH3-S76FsIivtXo9-DDs10qF9GeIOgw1h1QfBEto2yjf0bOwA=w400-h400" title="Image credit:https://www.facebook.com/BtheDiff/" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>It has been a number of weeks since I've posted content other than "news" re additions to my collections on FAA (<a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search?q=Fine+Art+America" target="_blank">Fine Art America</a>) which is not typical for me.<div><br /></div><div>I truly detest promotion-based blog posts, yet recognize that it is a very necessary part of being a freelance writer and artist.<div><p></p><p>Having said this, please allow me to bring you up to speed, which I’ve had on my to do list since mid November 2021, as I wanted to let my readers know I've had another life disruption... but thankfully one of the consequences has led to a true blessing bestowed on me by the <i>B THE DIFFERENCE </i>foundation.</p><p><i>B THE DIFFERENCE's</i> logo (seen directly above) is a turtle, which is a creature with whom I've identified (featuring <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search?q=turtles" target="_blank">these animals here on Blogge</a>r and in my book<i>, </i><i><a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/its-the-little-things/id1593420867" target="_blank">IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS</a></i>).</p><p>The foundation, <i>B THE DIFFERENCE </i>is back from the holidays and I am most grateful to be a recipient of their generosity.</p><p>So, dear reader, upon reading this, you may be asking, what is <i>B THE DIFFERENCE</i>?</p><p>It is an organization which was founded in October 2011 by Stephanie and Jessica Merritt to honor the memory of their brother, Brandon, and they have shared the fact that Brandon was 8 months old he was diagnosed with <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search?q=Neurofibromatosis+" target="_blank">Neurofibromatosis </a>(NF), a disease targeting the nervous system by developing tumors on nerve endings. </p><p>As readers of this blog undoubtedly know, NF, is a disease that I was born with (which is discussed in one of my <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/2010/01/tis-true-my-form-is-something-odd.html" target="_blank">first blog posts</a> as well as <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search/label/Neurofibromatosis" target="_blank">in many posts thereafter</a>); and my having it, has impacted my life on many levels, some of which is described in my book project <i><a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/2019/08/the-latest-status-re-imperfect.html" target="_blank">Imperfect Strangers</a></i>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiFYaKBhnD7Qi45JviITrCIuXNUYpNgDG7tZZc1-LzCIajL6kviDLqyiYb4nk4riK6SR4lRRrdE2KxojcsXdg_kcHPiXCX90H1oW81BuoUVKrziKe2ktgwIGflGhj7XRYJZpFgeywSatE_JXhA-2-P9LHEBSI6bcdmypTwE1rhwAjcnFBPq9njADu2y0g=s418" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="296" data-original-width="418" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiFYaKBhnD7Qi45JviITrCIuXNUYpNgDG7tZZc1-LzCIajL6kviDLqyiYb4nk4riK6SR4lRRrdE2KxojcsXdg_kcHPiXCX90H1oW81BuoUVKrziKe2ktgwIGflGhj7XRYJZpFgeywSatE_JXhA-2-P9LHEBSI6bcdmypTwE1rhwAjcnFBPq9njADu2y0g=w400-h284" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>It can be viewed on <a href="https://vimeo.com/338407819" target="_blank">Vimeo</a> and/or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yt4SvgkRXuc&t=6s" target="_blank">You Tube</a>.</p><p>Evidently Brandon never asked <i>"Why me?"</i> when NF compromised his ability to play sports and interact with children his age—if anything (according to his family), Brandon's physical disabilities allowed his personality to become incredibly nurturing and sensitive.</p><p>I must confess that there were times<b> I did allow </b>NF to restrict me, perhaps that's because I grew up in a different era, or maybe I'm just a complainer at heart.</p><p>BUT I digress...from my "explanation" re my uncharacteristic absence here on Blogger:</p><p>The following photos of me were taken at an Emergency Room in <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search?q=NYC" target="_blank">NYC</a> (Mount Sinai, 59th Street) on Saturday, November 13th, 2021.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEja91KCdUYA70bvrBV_MxJ7uIovj1mEtyj80glW3Ymx8khTQAo2bHUypIdq-5ZYS3TQgCrdZWTYTr6o58TzvyA_OFCZAjF7JNMIs56FmqTlr5J6cn5HBkIbILC5LuY94ys9Bae_xscxEwj5PP5sftDD0VMzzhX7WI8OHyW9gMoTea3Ohb8rkEvN3BLEhw=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="678" data-original-width="1000" height="271" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEja91KCdUYA70bvrBV_MxJ7uIovj1mEtyj80glW3Ymx8khTQAo2bHUypIdq-5ZYS3TQgCrdZWTYTr6o58TzvyA_OFCZAjF7JNMIs56FmqTlr5J6cn5HBkIbILC5LuY94ys9Bae_xscxEwj5PP5sftDD0VMzzhX7WI8OHyW9gMoTea3Ohb8rkEvN3BLEhw=w400-h271" title="©JoanTedeschi2021" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>At the urging of CITY MD, I had gone to the emergency room on that day because I had fallen the evening prior and my symptoms were worsening. </p><p>Here is the situation:</p><p>As I said, I had an accident on Friday, November 12th, and sustained an injury.</p><p>Turns out I had a proximal humeral fracture, which, as you may know refers to a break involving the area surrounding the humeral head, commonly known as the ball of the shoulder’s ball-and-socket joint. </p><p>Brittle bones are a symptom of Neurofibromatosis and I've broken many bones in my lifetime, <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/2021/02/i-need-help-tuesdays-truths-wk-205.html" target="_blank">including the first month of 2020</a> when I broke my Greater tuberosity! So it was not all that surprising for me to learn the extent of my recent injury to my arm.</p><p>In any event, the following day, after a brief visit to CITY MD, I received advice to go to the emergency room where I spent 4-5 hours undergoing X-rays which determined the type of injury I now have. </p><p>The upshot is I saw an orthopedist that following Monday who is associated with Mount Sinai hospital and he confirmed the severity of my fracture and the need for me to have Open Reduction Internal Fixation Surgery (ORIF)</p><p>BUT this surgery could not be done until 11-22-2021 as I needed to go to appointments for medical and COVID clearances which I did, and I’ve now had that procedure!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEierxKQA3yxfj8_WqHOc78K4qkFe4YON6udv6W_kcuR-_da9mRrD1-HaccB40A6QyoA9d0nunT8-gTbGnoNkkI5t9JhcmEvULke-NMTW0nl94kQLGuaurKcfmj5Ir6CRS-RLPz4flgqN_kPMJudnrjmQtp5eYZKtw9n1RSF8EzSaHKzDb4iM6jKNUimww=s748" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="748" data-original-width="574" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEierxKQA3yxfj8_WqHOc78K4qkFe4YON6udv6W_kcuR-_da9mRrD1-HaccB40A6QyoA9d0nunT8-gTbGnoNkkI5t9JhcmEvULke-NMTW0nl94kQLGuaurKcfmj5Ir6CRS-RLPz4flgqN_kPMJudnrjmQtp5eYZKtw9n1RSF8EzSaHKzDb4iM6jKNUimww=s320" width="246" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>One of the after surgery “needs” that the doctor and anesthesiologist recommended for me was to wear a pump for a period of five-six days to release opioids in increments in a safe manner, but ultimately my pump (unbeknowest to me) was cutting off my oxygen leaving me nearly unable to speak and cutting off air circulation.</div><div><br /></div><div>The pump was originally set to be removed permanently on Thanksgiving morning and I had made arrangements for someone to help me with this, but due to the potential danger I was experiencing (inability to speak and inability to breathe) its immediate removal was mandated.</div><div><br /></div><div>Because the pump was on my back I could not get to it easily and the doctor warned me I could rip a “proper” catheter if I did not to it exactly right.</div><div><br /></div><div>But be that as it may, I was able to pull the device off which gave me much needed relief.</div><div><br /></div><div>Then on 12-1-2021, two weeks after my surgery, my bandages were removed.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgq3CWiEe1CwvCPdyAJ-PJcWnyTonW2iMcVeuUf_Awti1gPOciyN0pxc_MT4EYnwmQdj_UpekM_bc218l4gypRMrftlLCHOWe93ToGcUEnVG3rMpAR9p7cRATUcNar0mnWpa9q0qej0zdEK-AZ8rLaqr_WN8P-NEJNG90B1-U0drdpp2LTrCo8CVooEDQ=s3122" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3122" data-original-width="1277" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgq3CWiEe1CwvCPdyAJ-PJcWnyTonW2iMcVeuUf_Awti1gPOciyN0pxc_MT4EYnwmQdj_UpekM_bc218l4gypRMrftlLCHOWe93ToGcUEnVG3rMpAR9p7cRATUcNar0mnWpa9q0qej0zdEK-AZ8rLaqr_WN8P-NEJNG90B1-U0drdpp2LTrCo8CVooEDQ=w164-h400" width="164" /></a></div><br /><div>During one of the days following surgery (I've lost tract of specifics), and, out of the blue, I received a phone call from Aisling Rice (Director of Operations at <i>B The Difference</i>), who had heard about my plight with Neurofibromatosis through someone who actively reads my blog posts and whom I am in touch with by phone and/or email but have never met.</div><div><br /></div><div>The fact that I had suffered an injury involving my arm had nothing to do with why I was contacted... it was just serendipity, or evidence that perhaps my guardian angel is working after all... for I've now been informed that I am the recipent of a generous grant (from <i>B The Difference</i>) to cover part of a medical need.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgUlfUmGsZ4EkyDQG0tzmB0peGjO4CxCvnF2vXa2SqWw-17g-vcnGgIGTAVAzM5eu1B0E5BydrOy5OHbc5rjwkUo1ejjwW32Y9hGKr7FN30F0FloCiCha67XJKTUfIVU_DExpJ2VpdYE61Y1Rq4Mp-gYG4DFi_3d-dcclv_q0Gj6l3eUTdr0NQ9QU3c1w=s1100" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1100" data-original-width="850" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgUlfUmGsZ4EkyDQG0tzmB0peGjO4CxCvnF2vXa2SqWw-17g-vcnGgIGTAVAzM5eu1B0E5BydrOy5OHbc5rjwkUo1ejjwW32Y9hGKr7FN30F0FloCiCha67XJKTUfIVU_DExpJ2VpdYE61Y1Rq4Mp-gYG4DFi_3d-dcclv_q0Gj6l3eUTdr0NQ9QU3c1w=w308-h400" width="308" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I am so grateful for this and I've applied their monies towards an <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/2021/02/i-need-help-tuesdays-truths-wk-205.html" target="_blank">outstanding balance</a> of a dental procedure. </div><div><br /></div><div>Hopefully one day when I'm in better shape, I will be able to make contributions to others as <i>B the Differnce </i>has done for so many. To learn more about<i> B the Difference,</i> please click <a href="https://www.bthedifference.org/aboutus/" target="_blank">here</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div>Meanwhile, since my arm's movement is compromised, a turtle in <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search?q=Central+Park" target="_blank">Central Park</a> is the one giving <i>B the Difference </i>a HIGH 5!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhvCypKrVIRr9mC8dojlayCRXhtdn_y6rbvqAxpOcLBLC2Sok5AmJWtMUov5haYmtjmrDYFCkGfUjDk8h-5zHWjlfjCTjEjCPOMmbX8QD7dPUyGkk0Au-vKFYfE1gpRyEKAj_DEgd6f-G1kg3vtKR_Ym-WfnGlw7ZulCAdV2HfcbIdcd0MUp7FwEnQ62A=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhvCypKrVIRr9mC8dojlayCRXhtdn_y6rbvqAxpOcLBLC2Sok5AmJWtMUov5haYmtjmrDYFCkGfUjDk8h-5zHWjlfjCTjEjCPOMmbX8QD7dPUyGkk0Au-vKFYfE1gpRyEKAj_DEgd6f-G1kg3vtKR_Ym-WfnGlw7ZulCAdV2HfcbIdcd0MUp7FwEnQ62A=w400-h266" title="©PatriciaYoungquist2019" width="400" /></a></div></div></div>The Last Leaf Gardenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05911264708148372608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3656676447117981125.post-71623430507761308572021-11-29T08:23:00.001-05:002021-11-29T08:24:48.636-05:00Monday's (11/29/2021) Memo<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sURcIrBEigg/YaTSuHKOOdI/AAAAAAAAxJI/x75NMAthGAsqsI6X8_fwQFYjVghi7Kn9gCLcBGAsYHQ/s575/AD%2BFOR%2BBOOK%2BSALE%2B2%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="575" data-original-width="401" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sURcIrBEigg/YaTSuHKOOdI/AAAAAAAAxJI/x75NMAthGAsqsI6X8_fwQFYjVghi7Kn9gCLcBGAsYHQ/w278-h400/AD%2BFOR%2BBOOK%2BSALE%2B2%2B2.jpg" width="278" /></a></div><br />On this Monday after Thanksgiving, I am pleased to announce that, for a limited time, APPLE is offering a 50% discount on all of my books that are in their on-line bookstore.<p></p><p>These include, <i><a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/words-in-our-beak/id1010889086 " target="_blank">WORDS IN OUR BEAK, THE APPLE BOOK VERSION VERSION</a></i>... as well as<i><a href="https://apple.co/3oF2CX8)" target="_blank"> BIRDTALES,</a></i> and<i> <a href="https://apple.co/3CRyzQ6)">IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS</a>.</i></p>The Last Leaf Gardenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05911264708148372608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3656676447117981125.post-8535457481369335382021-11-20T08:51:00.003-05:002021-11-20T08:53:33.801-05:00Special Offer from FAA<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w2ka2cSzPRU/YZYuBaEnFFI/AAAAAAAAxH0/ynsUa-UZ25kav3DNLLHDnEbh3b-9L08oACLcBGAsYHQ/s612/25%2525%2BOFF%2BPUZZLES%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="612" data-original-width="612" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w2ka2cSzPRU/YZYuBaEnFFI/AAAAAAAAxH0/ynsUa-UZ25kav3DNLLHDnEbh3b-9L08oACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/25%2525%2BOFF%2BPUZZLES%2B2.jpg" title="https://bit.ly/3HviDWx" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p>Fine Art America (FAA), the place which reproduces my works of art on to an array of surfaces for wall art as well as on to surfaces for various other items, now has the capacity to create jigsaw puzzles from my photographs.<p></p><p>The pictures included here are only a fraction of my collection that is available.</p><p>In any event, today, November 18, 2021 is the <a href="https://bit.ly/3HviDWx" target="_blank">one day only</a> discount. </p>The Last Leaf Gardenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05911264708148372608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3656676447117981125.post-63862944376931505342021-11-17T11:22:00.010-05:002021-11-29T08:26:18.601-05:00Wednesday's (11/17/2021) Words<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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In any event, today, November 17, 2021, FAA is offering a 25% discount off these holiday items. </p><p>Additionally on this day, FAA is also offering a 25% discount on my collection of <a href="https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/patricia-youngquist/shop/throw+pillows" target="_blank">throw pillows</a> and <a href="https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/patricia-youngquist/shop/coffee+mugs" target="_blank">coffee mugs</a>!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p4YvS55HP_A/YZUmqrK8SFI/AAAAAAAAxHk/x76Ud4mPxlMLmbRSn6pd_UQ4ItMGtabngCLcBGAsYHQ/s1200/25%2525%2BOFF%2BPILLOWS%2BJPEG.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="953" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p4YvS55HP_A/YZUmqrK8SFI/AAAAAAAAxHk/x76Ud4mPxlMLmbRSn6pd_UQ4ItMGtabngCLcBGAsYHQ/w318-h400/25%2525%2BOFF%2BPILLOWS%2BJPEG.jpg" title="https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/patricia-youngquist/shop/throw+pillows" width="318" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g2KNBfDar-M/YZUr2mK8VFI/AAAAAAAAxHs/Un2tCNxQf1Md7Pjz28C6ZHuXPnNVh5IYgCLcBGAsYHQ/s792/25%2525%2BOFF%2BMUGS%2BJPEG.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="792" data-original-width="612" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g2KNBfDar-M/YZUr2mK8VFI/AAAAAAAAxHs/Un2tCNxQf1Md7Pjz28C6ZHuXPnNVh5IYgCLcBGAsYHQ/w308-h400/25%2525%2BOFF%2BMUGS%2BJPEG.jpg" title="https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/patricia-youngquist/shop/coffee+mugs" width="308" /></a></div>The Last Leaf Gardenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05911264708148372608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3656676447117981125.post-56212427425723240122021-11-16T18:05:00.007-05:002021-11-16T18:09:17.505-05:00Short Notice Tuesday's Truths WK 229<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ew5kIEiK6WE/YZQ4MdoM_vI/AAAAAAAAxHU/bXmmXV8FNekVbZSSwUfXf3EdhrBzEoe3QCLcBGAsYHQ/s1200/FAA%2B25%2525%2B2021.001.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1200" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ew5kIEiK6WE/YZQ4MdoM_vI/AAAAAAAAxHU/bXmmXV8FNekVbZSSwUfXf3EdhrBzEoe3QCLcBGAsYHQ/w320-h240/FAA%2B25%2525%2B2021.001.jpeg" title="https://bit.ly/3ckI6DO" width="320" /></a></div>I've been a bit preoccupied with logistics re my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/patricia.youngquist.5/posts/4594485283997886" target="_blank">upcoming surgery</a> and didn't realize that <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search?q=Fine+Art+America+" target="_blank">Fine Art America</a> was offering a 25% off discount on my <a href="https://bit.ly/3ckI6DO" target="_blank">cards</a> but for today only!<p></p><p>The artist is always the last to know!</p>The Last Leaf Gardenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05911264708148372608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3656676447117981125.post-60616649407200759982021-11-12T08:28:00.020-05:002021-11-12T15:03:19.468-05:00Bulb Planting 2021<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RDirgM59vbM/YY5SBCrohwI/AAAAAAAAxFU/IVO1ZkuyGxs0PRxkurwk7WGTWWq8AN0GACLcBGAsYHQ/s1200/IMG_4517%2Bcopy%2Bcopy%2Bcopy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" height="266" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RDirgM59vbM/YY5SBCrohwI/AAAAAAAAxFU/IVO1ZkuyGxs0PRxkurwk7WGTWWq8AN0GACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h266/IMG_4517%2Bcopy%2Bcopy%2Bcopy.jpg" title="©PatriciaYoungquist2021 A partial view of my garden. This place is the setting for all the versions of my books that have "Words In Our Beak" in their title. Info csan be found within another post on this blog @ https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/2018/10/one-sheet-book-series-info.html" width="400" /></a></div><br />This past Wednesday was unseasonably warm for November which was a perfect time to plant tulip bulbs. Nearly every November for a number of years (and often under nasty weather situations), <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search?q=Juan+V" target="_blank">Juan V</a> has planted an array of tulip bulbs in<a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search/label/My%20Rooftop%20Garden" target="_blank"> my garden</a> (a partial view of it can be seen in the image atop this entry).<p></p><p>In any event over the years the bulbs he has planted have produced extraordinary and unusual tulips, many of which are included in volume one of my book series, <i>Words In Our Beak </i>as well as in <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search?q=tulips" target="_blank">posts within this blog</a>.</p><p>On occasion, once my tulips have had a blooming period, certain varieties have come back the following year or even years; but for the most part, in spite of them growing in awesome containers, filled with rich soil, they have a short duration in my place.</p><p>We were not able to plant bulbs in 2019, and then, because of the long lasting lockdowns in 2020 due to consequences of the <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search/label/Coronavirus" target="_blank">coronavirus</a> pandemic; nothing was planted. <span></span></p>Therefore, this year's bulb planting was quite special. The bulbs we chose — if all goes well — will produce tulips at different times so the activity in my garden should be on going.<span><a name='more'></a></span>The first ones to bloom are likely to be ones known as Tulip Giuseppe Verdi, which come under the classification <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search?q=+Kaufmanniana+" target="_blank">Kaufmanniana tulip</a>. We put them two containers that are identical (one of them can be seen in the next image).<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N0ivCt6bZso/YY5Z98b9otI/AAAAAAAAxFc/XguuWSTuCac9hm9JZKF-Zpy3AKDP8B-uwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1200/GIS_TULIP%2BBULBS%2B2021.003%2BEARLY%2BSPRING_copy%2Bcopy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1148" data-original-width="1200" height="382" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N0ivCt6bZso/YY5Z98b9otI/AAAAAAAAxFc/XguuWSTuCac9hm9JZKF-Zpy3AKDP8B-uwCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h382/GIS_TULIP%2BBULBS%2B2021.003%2BEARLY%2BSPRING_copy%2Bcopy.jpg" title="©PatriciaYoungquist2021 Tulip Giuseppe Verdi tulip bulbs." width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The bulbs are gorgeous! It's no wonder they are known to produce such stunning flowers. I've had this variety before (begining in the year of 2012). They are early bloomers. <div><br /></div><div>Another variety that we planted is known as an Apricot Sensation or Apricot Inspiration. </div><div><br /></div><div>Their bulbs who will be living in two separate shallow bowl style containers (one can be seen in the following picture).</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FuxMt_g_zSw/YY5cKr3IqYI/AAAAAAAAxFk/3_mHM249ckswor_Ray1GKWvBu2Ui9GLEgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1200/APRICOT%2BTULIP%2BBULBS%2B2021.002%2BLATE%2BAPRIL%2BEARLY%2BMAY_%2Bcopy%2Bcopy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1070" data-original-width="1200" height="356" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FuxMt_g_zSw/YY5cKr3IqYI/AAAAAAAAxFk/3_mHM249ckswor_Ray1GKWvBu2Ui9GLEgCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h356/APRICOT%2BTULIP%2BBULBS%2B2021.002%2BLATE%2BAPRIL%2BEARLY%2BMAY_%2Bcopy%2Bcopy.jpg" title="©PatriciaYoungquist2021 Apricot Sensation (or Impression) Tulip Bulbs" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>This variety is "scheduled" to bloom in late April and/or early May and it will be the first time I've had this tulip type.</div><div><br /></div><div>A tulip variety who should also bloom in mid spring is known as the Little Princess, she is also a type I've never had. </div><div><br /></div><div>Her bulbs were planted in three containers, all them shallow with a rectangle shape as seen in the photo directly below.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hmEBo6YLCEQ/YY5tuGf0YCI/AAAAAAAAxGM/BQcL5yyXJts7Gg0jFWBpGuEWYHtQ_VQRgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1200/LITTLE%2BPRINCESS%2BTULIP%2BBULBS%2B2021.004_MID%2BSPRING%2Bcopy%2Bcopy%2B2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="484" data-original-width="1200" height="161" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hmEBo6YLCEQ/YY5tuGf0YCI/AAAAAAAAxGM/BQcL5yyXJts7Gg0jFWBpGuEWYHtQ_VQRgCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h161/LITTLE%2BPRINCESS%2BTULIP%2BBULBS%2B2021.004_MID%2BSPRING%2Bcopy%2Bcopy%2B2.jpg" title="©PatriciaYoungquist2021 Little Princess Tulip Bulbs" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>These bulbs are lucscious looking and I hope her flowers will be too!</div><div><br /></div><div>A variety who will be blooming in late spring is known by the name Flaming Parrot (I've had this beauty <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/2019/04/not-everyone-appreciates-tulips-unlike.html" target="_blank">in bygone years</a> and she is also featured in all versions of volume one for <i>Words In Our Beak</i>). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t6sWHLcZVK4/YY53KfH0f_I/AAAAAAAAxGc/3JGCKSvYwOocIjmJ6FRdANl5-vRla-GkwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1024/TULIP%2BBULBS%2B2021.001%2Bcopy%2Bcopy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="706" data-original-width="1024" height="276" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t6sWHLcZVK4/YY53KfH0f_I/AAAAAAAAxGc/3JGCKSvYwOocIjmJ6FRdANl5-vRla-GkwCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h276/TULIP%2BBULBS%2B2021.001%2Bcopy%2Bcopy.jpg" title="©PatriciaYoungquist2021 Flaming Parrot Tulip Bulbs" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>We divided her bulbs into four containers, one has a large rectangle shape, the other three are circular (eight inches wide, six inches tall), as evidenced in the next photo-op</div><div><div><br /></div>And last, but hardly the least, we planted a variety known as Purple Sensation. </div><div><br /></div><div>Her bulbs are divided into four separate identical containers, one of them can be seen in the image directly below.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HQ1z7w9KC4I/YY5l3sROXmI/AAAAAAAAxGE/7qSX7uAMWfYhJryDf_IuQNr9pJX1uAd0ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1200/PURPLE%2BSENSATION_TULIP%2BBULBS%2B2021.001%2Bcopy%2Bcopy_LATE%2BSPRING%2BEARLY%2BSUMMER.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="1200" height="370" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HQ1z7w9KC4I/YY5l3sROXmI/AAAAAAAAxGE/7qSX7uAMWfYhJryDf_IuQNr9pJX1uAd0ACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h370/PURPLE%2BSENSATION_TULIP%2BBULBS%2B2021.001%2Bcopy%2Bcopy_LATE%2BSPRING%2BEARLY%2BSUMMER.jpg" title="©PatriciaYoungquist2021Purple Sensation Tulip Bulbs" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>Her bloom time is late spring to early summer. This will be the first time I've had her specific type but I've had (and still have) other flowers who look similar.</div><div><br /></div><div>Looking forward to seeing the <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search?q=insects" target="_blank">insects</a> and <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search?q=birds" target="_blank">birds</a> she attracts!</div></div></div>The Last Leaf Gardenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05911264708148372608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3656676447117981125.post-89589564437403035842021-11-09T06:33:00.001-05:002021-11-09T06:33:36.825-05:00You might NEVER have an understanding of life's secret! (Tuesday's Truths WK 228)<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l15LH3MrzyA/YYpY2kuVxwI/AAAAAAAAxEY/DQBXkPkk-icuL7bqd6FHI-KFjUMCgPCBgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1200/IMG_1049%2Bcopy%2Bcopy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1200" height="310" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l15LH3MrzyA/YYpY2kuVxwI/AAAAAAAAxEY/DQBXkPkk-icuL7bqd6FHI-KFjUMCgPCBgCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h310/IMG_1049%2Bcopy%2Bcopy.jpg" title="©PatriciaYoungquist2016 American oystercatchers, the bird type seen here are featured in volume thre of my book series, "WORFS IN OUR BEAK" and they are reference in my book, 'IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS." INFO re all of this is included within another post on this blog @ https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/2018/10/one-sheet-book-series-info.html" width="400" /></a></div><br />Have you ever walked along the shoreline and felt as if you were really approaching an understanding of life’s secret, when suddenly you spot shorebirds using their long orange beaks to search for food and are immediately humbled into an understanding that you might never know life’s secret?<p></p><div><div>This question is posed in <i><a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search/label/%22It%27s%20The%20Little%20Things%22" target="_blank">IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS</a>,</i> my newest book which is<a href="https://apple.co/3CRyzQ6" target="_blank"> available in Apple's Bookstore</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div>On another note, the bird type I'm referring to and who can be seen in the photo directly above is an <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search?q=American+oystercatcher" target="_blank">American oystercatcher</a> and is featured in <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/p/press-release-volume-three.html" target="_blank">volume three</a> of my hardcover book series, <i><a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/2018/10/one-sheet-book-series-info.html" target="_blank">Words In Our Beak</a>, </i>which is available<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Words-Beak-Three-Patricia-Youngquist/dp/0996378545" target="_blank"> on Amazon</a> or wherever books are sold<i>.</i></div></div>The Last Leaf Gardenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05911264708148372608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3656676447117981125.post-28317163311981713762021-11-08T08:01:00.005-05:002021-11-08T08:09:12.896-05:00Tidbits re Turtles<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5YUwrf8BBgM/YYkYsiE8OWI/AAAAAAAAxEI/nKc6b9jP4JoMiNb_uCvScRnO4M7MtrWnQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1200/IMG_1400%2Bcopy%2Bcopy%2Bcopy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" height="266" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5YUwrf8BBgM/YYkYsiE8OWI/AAAAAAAAxEI/nKc6b9jP4JoMiNb_uCvScRnO4M7MtrWnQCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h266/IMG_1400%2Bcopy%2Bcopy%2Bcopy.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Have you ever taken a walk in the park and been so lost in your thoughts about the lack of compassion in our world that you nearly miss seeing that a turtle has crawled up on top of a rock to catch some rays? <p></p><div>This question is posed in <i><a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search/label/%22It%27s%20The%20Little%20Things%22" target="_blank">IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS</a>,</i> my newest book which is<a href="https://apple.co/3CRyzQ6" target="_blank"> available in Apple's Bookstore</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div>On another note, turtles's shells are the inspiration for my <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search/label/Kaleidoscopic%20Photos">kaleidoscopic</a> photographic print titled <i>Turtle Pond</i>, which is pictured below...<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2HNfGWWZMPY/XObeJ4hw7ZI/AAAAAAAAlXg/z6JcKMW3irkAWBucliwov3IrsDMcPbJ_gCLcBGAs/s1600/TPCP_FRAMED.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="467" data-original-width="600" height="311" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2HNfGWWZMPY/XObeJ4hw7ZI/AAAAAAAAlXg/z6JcKMW3irkAWBucliwov3IrsDMcPbJ_gCLcBGAs/s400/TPCP_FRAMED.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption"><a href="https://fineartamerica.com/featured/turtle-pond-central-park-patricia-youngquist.html?product=framed-print">AVAILABLE ON FINE ART AMERICA</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />... and is available in many sizes through <a href="https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/patricia-youngquist/collections/kaleidoscopics">Fine Art America</a> (or FAA) who have the ability to print wall art on an array of surfaces (including <a href="https://fineartamerica.com/featured/turtle-pond-central-park-patricia-youngquist.html?product=wood-print">wood</a>, <a href="https://fineartamerica.com/featured/turtle-pond-central-park-patricia-youngquist.html?product=canvas-print">canvas</a>, <a href="https://fineartamerica.com/featured/turtle-pond-central-park-patricia-youngquist.html?product=acrylic-print">acrylic</a>, <a href="https://fineartamerica.com/featured/turtle-pond-central-park-patricia-youngquist.html?product=metal-print">metal</a> and more).</div><div><br /></div><div>FAA can also print this photo on to an array of items/products for the household and/or for personal use. Visit my kaliedoscopic collection within FAA and <a href="https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/patricia-youngquist/collections/kaleidoscopics" target="_blank">click on the category in the side bar at the left</a> of a product that interests you to get specific information.</div>The Last Leaf Gardenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05911264708148372608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3656676447117981125.post-88858086725083574042021-11-07T09:07:00.003-05:002021-11-29T08:27:27.920-05:00Sunday's Sentiment (11-7-2021 Q.O.T.D.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_NYOsHHwado/YYfbwBspqkI/AAAAAAAAxEA/bauGdjBYRbYXxrUnf6p861jVS_rRIREvACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/2013-11-20%2Bat%2B12-11-14%2B%25281%2529%2Bcopy%2Bcopy%2Bcopy1%2Bcopy%2Bcopy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1703" data-original-width="2048" height="333" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_NYOsHHwado/YYfbwBspqkI/AAAAAAAAxEA/bauGdjBYRbYXxrUnf6p861jVS_rRIREvACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h333/2013-11-20%2Bat%2B12-11-14%2B%25281%2529%2Bcopy%2Bcopy%2Bcopy1%2Bcopy%2Bcopy.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> "Have you ever found yourself spending time in a garden but so preoccupied with your own worries and your ongoing concerns for those you love; that you almost miss noticing a bird watching you?" <p></p><p>This question is posed in <i><a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search/label/%22It%27s%20The%20Little%20Things%22" target="_blank">IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS</a>,</i> my newest book which is<a href="https://apple.co/3CRyzQ6" target="_blank"> available in Apple's Bookstore</a>.</p>The Last Leaf Gardenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05911264708148372608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3656676447117981125.post-75922190476893230122021-11-06T10:23:00.003-04:002021-11-06T10:26:04.833-04:00 "IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS" is now available!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9dKT3hilZkE/YYaKchKXlZI/AAAAAAAAxD4/mKyg4kOYPc8Y3Tj8PR0OkWjUl-MaU4MsQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1200/LITTLE%2BTHINGS%2BCOVER%2BNOT%2BBOOK%2BBLANK.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="927" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9dKT3hilZkE/YYaKchKXlZI/AAAAAAAAxD4/mKyg4kOYPc8Y3Tj8PR0OkWjUl-MaU4MsQCLcBGAsYHQ/w308-h400/LITTLE%2BTHINGS%2BCOVER%2BNOT%2BBOOK%2BBLANK.jpg" title="A screenshot of the cover for "IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS," which is in Apple's bookstore. https://apple.co/3CRyzQ6" width="308" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>My new book,<i> IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS</i> is now <a href="https://apple.co/3CRyzQ6" target="_blank">available in Apple's Bookstore</a>. </div><div><br /></div><div>I first made an annoucement about it on October 1, 2021, then published a follow up re this endeavor on <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/2021/10/update-re-little-things.html" target="_blank">October 30 2021</a>, and, as of yesterday, the book is live!</div><div><br /></div><div><div>This book with a light hearted tone and stunning photography, takes nature lovers of all ages on a delightful journey and includes photos which capture the detail and awesome wonder of various birds; assorted insects; a reptile; a fish; and an array of flowers as well as foliage; all found within New York. </div><div><br /></div><div>The narrative provides insights regarding nuances found in these aspects of Mother Nature. Read <i>IT’S THE LITTLE THINGS</i> and add a bit of joy to your day.</div></div><p></p>The Last Leaf Gardenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05911264708148372608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3656676447117981125.post-59228856359740623182021-11-02T17:44:00.005-04:002021-11-03T15:04:38.874-04:00The annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will be back to "normal" this year of 2021! (Tuesday's Truths WK 227)<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kQfO8sVwPok/YYJ0ZQkCECI/AAAAAAAAxC0/xQ62E8ecN-M9ueLjuqX9W_ToP8NNFwsEwCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-11-02%2Bat%2B6.14.35%2BPM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="342" data-original-width="500" height="272" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kQfO8sVwPok/YYJ0ZQkCECI/AAAAAAAAxC0/xQ62E8ecN-M9ueLjuqX9W_ToP8NNFwsEwCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h272/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-11-02%2Bat%2B6.14.35%2BPM.png" title="Read the article @ https://ilovetheupperwestside.com/macys-thanksgiving-day-parade-lineup-announced/?fbclid=IwAR1FYBluvqVWZCSAwHjY9MR7xECKVVfo0T7MnXQOThoLyM1M-VX3pt6LXBA" width="400" /></a></div><br />The annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will be back to "normal" in this year of 2021! <div><br /></div><div>Please click <a href="https://ilovetheupperwestside.com/macys-thanksgiving-day-parade-lineup-announced/?fbclid=IwAR1FYBluvqVWZCSAwHjY9MR7xECKVVfo0T7MnXQOThoLyM1M-VX3pt6LXBA" target="_blank">here</a> to read my article.<p></p></div>The Last Leaf Gardenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05911264708148372608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3656676447117981125.post-66760139779922527572021-11-01T08:28:00.003-04:002021-11-29T08:27:53.919-05:00Monday's (11-1-2021) Memo: Attention! The Month of No's is here again!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qurnBCAmwe0/YX_cQHJFXyI/AAAAAAAAxCo/SdIKBtMBcGQvnrJho6WRzWblTTDhFDnFgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1200/POEMS.013%2Bcopy%2Bcopy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="916" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qurnBCAmwe0/YX_cQHJFXyI/AAAAAAAAxCo/SdIKBtMBcGQvnrJho6WRzWblTTDhFDnFgCLcBGAsYHQ/w305-h400/POEMS.013%2Bcopy%2Bcopy.jpg" width="305" /></a></div><br />As I've mentioned in prior posts here on Blogger, the poet, <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search/label/Thomas%20Hood" target="_blank">Thomas Hood has this to say</a> (in the poem posted atop this entry) regarding the month of November. And now it's here again!<p></p><p>Dear reader, what are your thoughts about this month?</p>The Last Leaf Gardenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05911264708148372608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3656676447117981125.post-65526690968688885102021-10-31T13:05:00.010-04:002021-10-31T13:11:58.721-04:00Another reader gives "BIRD TALES" five stars!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2Ftbk3i53Vk/YX7KzPu4FoI/AAAAAAAAxCg/iQNAP4n0-QcCKDZ995RZ3yXOTNQAhgXnACLcBGAsYHQ/s1200/MK.001%2Bcopy%2Bcopy%2Bcopy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="1200" height="166" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2Ftbk3i53Vk/YX7KzPu4FoI/AAAAAAAAxCg/iQNAP4n0-QcCKDZ995RZ3yXOTNQAhgXnACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h166/MK.001%2Bcopy%2Bcopy%2Bcopy.jpg" title="©PatriciaYoungquist2021 Another reader praises "BIRD TALES"! It is available via Apple books @ 1010l37WL AND it's on Amazon @ https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/3656676447117981125/6552669096868888510" width="400" /></a></div><br /> I hadn't noticed this review for <i><a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search?q=BIRD+TALES" target="_blank">BIRD TALES</a> </i>(seen in the image directly above) was posted on 10-28-2021!<p></p><p>Very grateful, honored and humbled that reader MK took the time to write such a heartfelt piece!</p><p>She purchased the <a href="https://apple.co/3oF2CX8 " target="_blank">iBook version</a> of <i>BIRD TALES</i>, but for those of you who don't use Apple products, this interactive digital book is also available on <a href="https://amzn.to/3C8rae" target="_blank">Amazon</a>.</p>The Last Leaf Gardenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05911264708148372608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3656676447117981125.post-70290953826745963672021-10-30T17:31:00.003-04:002021-11-06T09:57:34.240-04:00Update re "IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS"<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gG-bdq9Xmls/YX24chgG5_I/AAAAAAAAxBU/_fTeh26sbycCcqG1nI04oba9YisWWX-XACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_4628%2Bcopy%2Bcopy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1625" data-original-width="2048" height="318" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gG-bdq9Xmls/YX24chgG5_I/AAAAAAAAxBU/_fTeh26sbycCcqG1nI04oba9YisWWX-XACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h318/IMG_4628%2Bcopy%2Bcopy.jpg" title="©PatriciaYoungquist2021 Squirrels are featured in a number of my blog posts. https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search/label/Squirrels" width="400" /></a></div><br /> "Who me?," this <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search/label/Squirrels" target="_blank">squirrel</a> remarked upon learning he will be on the cover of my soon to be released book, <i>It's The Little Things. </i><p></p><p>I first announced info re TLT here on Blogger (<a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/2021/10/saint-therese-of-lisieuxs-feast-dy-2021.html" target="_blank">in the beginning of October</a>) and now this book is due out next week!</p><p>Stay tuned!</p>The Last Leaf Gardenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05911264708148372608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3656676447117981125.post-60527355909200710942021-10-29T19:23:00.000-04:002021-10-29T19:23:01.530-04:00Yet another chance to test your powers of observation!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TFxxUa6c4U0/YXx_2GPTjVI/AAAAAAAAxBI/imC3nBW_rVQ-JTl7pS10k4Kf3k5MSPOhQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1200/IMG_4359%2Bcopy%2Bcopy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" height="213" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TFxxUa6c4U0/YXx_2GPTjVI/AAAAAAAAxBI/imC3nBW_rVQ-JTl7pS10k4Kf3k5MSPOhQCLcBGAsYHQ/w320-h213/IMG_4359%2Bcopy%2Bcopy.jpg" title="©PatriciaYoungquist2021 Partial view of my rooftop garden which is the setting for all versions of my books that have "Words In Our Beak" in the title. Information can be found within a post on this blog @ https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/2018/10/one-sheet-book-series-info.html" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PYI9xW2z96w/YXx_7M8z10I/AAAAAAAAxBM/SJ44roeIU18clPCzmITNLhrhEYoErYHhQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1200/IMG_4422%2B1%2Bcopy%2Bcopy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" height="213" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PYI9xW2z96w/YXx_7M8z10I/AAAAAAAAxBM/SJ44roeIU18clPCzmITNLhrhEYoErYHhQCLcBGAsYHQ/w320-h213/IMG_4422%2B1%2Bcopy%2Bcopy.jpg" title="©PatriciaYoungquist2021 Partial view of my rooftop garden which is the setting for all versions of my books that have "Words In Our Beak" in the title. Information can be found within a post on this blog @ https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/2018/10/one-sheet-book-series-info.html" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Both photos atop this entry features the table in <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search?q=my+garden" target="_blank">my garden</a> where <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search?q=pumpkins" target="_blank">pumpkins</a> and squashes are the centerpiece. The first image was <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/2021/09/its-beginning-to-look-lot-like-autumn.html" target="_blank">featured in a prior blog post</a>. The picture directly below it shows some changes that were made (this past Wednesday) to the centerpiece. <div><br /></div><div>Can you spot them?<p></p></div>The Last Leaf Gardenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05911264708148372608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3656676447117981125.post-69961326002003657042021-10-28T18:33:00.004-04:002021-10-29T19:23:49.849-04:00Another chance to test out your powers of observation!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DomeXzhl8tw/YXx3BBYfWtI/AAAAAAAAxA4/1bm4jjsW7GEDyp2RnKsy5XbzVrr-nCmegCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/POWERS%2BOF%2BOBSERVATION.001.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DomeXzhl8tw/YXx3BBYfWtI/AAAAAAAAxA4/1bm4jjsW7GEDyp2RnKsy5XbzVrr-nCmegCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/POWERS%2BOF%2BOBSERVATION.001.jpeg" title="©PatriciaYoungquist "An Urban Hedge in my Rooftop Garden." This place is the setting for all my books that have "Words In Our Beak," in their title. Info @ https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/2018/10/one-sheet-book-series-info.html" width="400" /></a></div><br />Two weeks and one day ago, in my blog entry for October 15th 2021, I posted a copy of the image which is atop this entry and I stated:<p></p><div><p><i>A few weeks ago, <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search?q=Juan+V" target="_blank">Juan V</a> was here and arranged <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search?q=pumpkins" target="_blank">pumpkins</a> and squashes which I received from a program at the <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search?q=Greenmarket" target="_blank">Greenmarket</a>. </i></p><p><i>They are included in the photo on the left (which features one of my <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search?q=urban+hedge" target="_blank">urban hedges</a> aka garden shelving).</i></p><p><i>However, this past Wednesday he added something to the "installation."</i></p><p><i>Check out the photo at the right. Can you tell what's new?</i></p><p><i>By the way my garden is the setting for <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/2018/10/one-sheet-book-series-info.html" target="_blank">all versions of my books</a> that have "Words In Our Beak" in their title.</i></p><p>Juan was here again today and made an "adjustment" to what is on the bottom shelf. </p><p>Check out the photo directly below and see if you notice the chsange that was made. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ga6SNHhYKlM/YXx6GlZYKGI/AAAAAAAAxBA/oeF1ak5-FwUyrX0zdrBUTRJSXqAf1qoPQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1200/IMG_4438%2B1%2Bcopy%2Bcopy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ga6SNHhYKlM/YXx6GlZYKGI/AAAAAAAAxBA/oeF1ak5-FwUyrX0zdrBUTRJSXqAf1qoPQCLcBGAsYHQ/w266-h400/IMG_4438%2B1%2Bcopy%2Bcopy.jpg" title="©PatriciaYoungquist "An Urban Hedge in my Rooftop Garden." This place is the setting for all my books that have "Words In Our Beak," in their title. Info @ https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/2018/10/one-sheet-book-series-info.html" width="266" /></a></div></div>The Last Leaf Gardenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05911264708148372608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3656676447117981125.post-28444253400896635612021-10-27T08:57:00.002-04:002021-11-29T08:28:49.652-05:00Wednesday's (10-27-2021) Widsom: American Robins probably don't make good outfielders.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Iv6UVC5DAQo/YXlIp_dmMoI/AAAAAAAAxAw/51WHxwWuyAIIS8isGJHRzUa8vPkO-Vz8wCLcBGAsYHQ/s1200/IMG_8216%2Bcopy%2Bcopy%2B2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" height="266" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Iv6UVC5DAQo/YXlIp_dmMoI/AAAAAAAAxAw/51WHxwWuyAIIS8isGJHRzUa8vPkO-Vz8wCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h266/IMG_8216%2Bcopy%2Bcopy%2B2.jpg" title="©PatriciaYoungquist2019 American robins, the bird type seen here, are featured in some of my books. https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/2018/10/one-sheet-book-series-info.html" width="400" /></a></div><br />An <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search?q=American+robin" target="_blank">American robin</a> (the bird type featured in the photo atop this entry) might not be the best outfielder.... <div><br /></div><div>Good thing this bird variety has other attributes which you can read about in my interactive digital book, <i><a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search?q=BIRD+TALES" target="_blank">BIRD TALES</a></i>, as well as in <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/p/press-release-volume-three.html" target="_blank">volume </a><a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/p/press-release-volume-three.html">three</a> of my hardcover book series, <i><a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search?q=Words+In+Our+Beak" target="_blank">Words In Our Beak</a></i>.<p></p><p><i>BIRD TALES </i>is available in the <a href="https://apple.co/3oF2CX8" target="_blank">Apple Bookstore</a> and it is alao available on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09K4D3HTZ/ref=sr_1_9?crid=20UNCGR22BU04&dchild=1&keywords=BIRD+TALES&qid=1634916323&qsid=146-3925796-4612560&s=books&sprefix=bird+tales%2Cstripbooks%2C301&sr=1-9&sres=1932529993%2C9123821094%2C0723292205%2C1981089144%2C0723298750%2CB07CZT6CXB%2CB09K4D3HTZ%2C0723281831%2C1408190230%2C1432308009%2C0865471061%2C1735857033%2C1543986102%2C1440459657%2C0789201607%2C1936955016&srpt=ABIS_BOOK" target="_blank">Amazon</a>.</p><p><i>Words In Our Beak Volume Three </i>is available <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Words-Beak-Three-Patricia-Youngquist/dp/0996378545" target="_blank">on Amazon</a> or you can get it wherever hardcover books are sold by giving the bookseller the ISBN number which is 0996378545.</p></div>The Last Leaf Gardenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05911264708148372608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3656676447117981125.post-61863056402244285262021-10-26T15:33:00.004-04:002021-10-27T08:50:10.514-04:00Mourning doves concur with Thoreau's sentiment! (Tuesday's Truth WK 226)<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mNu7-ZKyVfg/YXhWfVgdilI/AAAAAAAAxAo/SUYkVT-Nqj08OuNj8-z0qzq2EevD61ExACLcBGAsYHQ/s1200/I%2527d%2Brather%2Bsit%2Bon%2Ba%2Bpumokin.001%2Bcopy%2Bcopy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="899" data-original-width="1200" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mNu7-ZKyVfg/YXhWfVgdilI/AAAAAAAAxAo/SUYkVT-Nqj08OuNj8-z0qzq2EevD61ExACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/I%2527d%2Brather%2Bsit%2Bon%2Ba%2Bpumokin.001%2Bcopy%2Bcopy.jpg" title="Mourning doves, the bird type seen here, are featured in all of books. https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/2018/10/one-sheet-book-series-info.html" width="400" /></a></div><br />It's National Pumpkin Day and my visiting Mourning doves concur with Thoreau's sentiment (being quoted in the image atop this entry). <p></p><p>As you may know, dear reader, <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search?q=National+Pumpkin+Day" target="_blank">National Pumpkin Day</a>, <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search/label/Mourning%20Doves" target="_blank">Mourning doves</a> and <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search/label/Henry%20David%20Thoreau" target="_blank">Thoreau</a> are all topics I've covered on this blog.</p>The Last Leaf Gardenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05911264708148372608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3656676447117981125.post-64957724959047859262021-10-25T08:27:00.001-04:002021-10-25T08:27:19.730-04:00House Sparrows Eavesdrop! (Monday's Memo)<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AQrEIpz-wfs/YXaaBUecgsI/AAAAAAAAxAg/dDfIX8IKnwgFJyzKmS7OFjtFShyQAEXgACLcBGAsYHQ/s1200/IMG_5799%2Bcopy%2Bcopy%2Bcopy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" height="266" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AQrEIpz-wfs/YXaaBUecgsI/AAAAAAAAxAg/dDfIX8IKnwgFJyzKmS7OFjtFShyQAEXgACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h266/IMG_5799%2Bcopy%2Bcopy%2Bcopy.jpg" title="©PatriciaYoungquist2021 Mourning doves and house sparrows (the bird types seen here) are included in all of my books https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/2018/10/one-sheet-book-series-info.html" width="400" /></a></div><br />I am always humbled, honored, thrilled, entertained and educated when <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search?q=birds" target="_blank">bird</a>s visit my <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search/label/My%20Rooftop%20Garden" target="_blank">garden</a> (which is atop a roof extension in <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search/label/NYC" target="_blank">NYC</a>). <p></p><p>One dreary cold day (this past winter) I caught a glimpse of a lone <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search/label/Mourning%20Doves" target="_blank">Mourning dove</a> having a conversation with a male <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search?q=House+sparrow" target="_blank">House sparrow</a> while they perched on the edge of a bird bath which was mostly filled water.</p><p>Another male House sparrow cocked his head to eavesdrop.</p><p>[Both of these bird types are included in all of my books which have <i><a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search/label/%22Words%20In%20Our%20Beak%22" target="_blank">Words In Our Beak</a></i> in their title and they are also featured in <i><a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/search/label/%22BIRD%20TALES%22" target="_blank">BIRD TALES</a>.</i> Info re all of these books can be found by clicking <a href="https://www.thelastleafgardener.com/2018/10/one-sheet-book-series-info.html" target="_blank">here</a>.]</p><p>According <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eavesdropping" target="_blank">to a page within Wikipedia</a>, <i>"The verb eavesdrop is a back-formation from the noun eavesdropper ("a person who eavesdrops"), which was formed from the related noun eavesdrop ("the dripping of water from the eaves of a house; the ground on which such water falls")."</i></p><p>This source goes on to say, in bygone years, <i>"an eavesdropper was someone who would hang from the eve of a building so as to hear what is said within. The PBS documentaries Inside the Court of Henry VIII (April 8, 2015) and Secrets of Henry VIII’s Palace (June 30, 2013) include segments that display and discuss "eavedrops," carved wooden figures Henry VIII had built into the eaves (overhanging edges of the beams in the ceiling) of Hampton Court to discourage unwanted gossip or dissension from the King's wishes and rule, to foment paranoia and fear, and demonstrate that everything said there was being overheard; literally, that the walls had ears."</i></p><p>Not to be outdone by the House sparow who was listening intently to the chirping of the Mourning dove and the other House Sparrow, I cocked my head to eavesdrop, for whenever I hear what birds have to say, I learn something!</p>The Last Leaf Gardenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05911264708148372608noreply@blogger.com0