Strawberries
I planted strawberry plants in the old cast iron tub my ex-bf’s brother gave to us. They do well in there. The berries don’t get that big but they are so sweet and juicy compared to the store-bought ones.
Skull
Before I left for a vacation to see my cousin in AZ, I asked my sons what they wanted me to bring back for them. Older son didn’t answer, but younger son said, “a cow skull.” Um, OK son, somehow I will find one and bring it back to you. I did find one, and instead of letting the place ship it back, like a fool I took it and had a hell of a time finding a way to get it home. We stopped at a Staples in maybe Flagstaff and they found a box. The shipping costed more than the skull. When it got here, younger son said, “Mom, I was joking.” Um, OK son. He didn’t want it, so guess who *still* has it? I could hang it on the garage, but instead its open grave is a dinghy sitting in the yard.
Here’s a pic of it a few winters ago:
Sunflowers
I’ve grown sunflowers here several times, and every time on the dirt hill on the driveway. They really love it there.
What’s your favorite berry?
Have you ever gotten a gift for a loved one that you ended up keeping?
What’s the tallest sunflower you’ve ever seen?
Tao Talk 
Nice post 🙏🎸
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Thanks!
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I love strawberries. Definitely the best berries. And the skull? Wow!
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:) Thanks, Esther. One of God’s many gifts, strawberries.
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I grew Mammoth sunflowers last summer. They were huge! That cow skull in the bathtub would make a great photo prompt.
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Yes, the Mammoth are what I grow also. Impressive aren’t they. You know you’re right on the cow skull for a photo prompt. I think I’ll send it to Rochelle for Friday Fictioneers. Thanks for the suggestion :)
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p.s. just sent it to her :) I’m hoping you will write to it if she uses it.
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Hi Lisa, this post made me laugh. I have one sister who I don’t buy gifts for. Her house is a fashion plate and everything matches and is carefully chosen. I’ve given her a few things and she hasn’t wanted them. They were not to her taste. So now I don’t bother.
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Robbie, so glad you can relate (pun intended.) Gift certificates are probably the wisest choice.
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Growing your own strawberries is best – so delicious! And sunflowers are just guaranteed cheeriness, no matter their size. The snowed-in skull in the tub is creepy with a side of hilarious. I’d be tempted to withhold gifts for a while from anyone who made me haul one back and then didn’t want it. :-)
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I’ve grown strawberries from seeds also, but many moons ago. Yes, that is a great description of the skull: creepy with a side of hilarious. I had Staples ship it home but it costed me a bundle. I would never withhold gifts, but I should have known he was kidding as he is a vegetarian. Now I make sure he’s serious :)
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Nice strawbs! 🍓
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They were! :)
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We don’t get sweet strawberries here, all of them are sour or just mild sweet or even bland. I wonder what sweet ones taste like. I love sunflowers, they lift up the mood so easily.
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I hope you get to try one one day, Fatima. Yes they do :)
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Beautiful sunflowers and strawberries, and that skull is pretty cool, especially when it was in the tub. :)
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I think so also about the tub :)
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That’s a great story about the skull. Lots of things I gave my girls when they were young and when they decided to get rid of them I kept them–mostly little trinkets. Nothing that big!
I love all berries, hard to pick a favorite. The berries in the bathtub look so inviting. (K)
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My closets are full of such trinkets, mine and theirs. Looking forward to juicy strawberries.
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Those strawberries look awesome
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:) Thanks, Sonia.
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In season strawberries are the best berries. Loved all the pictures today! @samanthabwriter from Balancing Act
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The skull in the tub is awesome.
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I know :) I sent it to Rochelle, hoping she will use it for a FF prompt.
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Strawberries and definitely my favorite berries and blueberries are my second. My son tried growing strawberries using a hydroponics unit, but he was sad when they died. He’s trying again. Strawberries, skulls, and sunflowers – very eclectic. I love it!
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Thanks for reading and your comment, Brenda. My library branch has a new hydroponic “octopus” in it now. I’ll try to get a pic of it next time I go.
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Mmm, I’m jealous of your strawberries and sunflowers! I’ve never had much luck with either and yours look so beautiful!
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Anne thanks! I think it’s all about how much sun they get. I never did in the city as my yard was almost completely shaded by giant oaks.
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