Ina and I spent Sunday in the Memorial Garden, cutting back the perennials after the first hard frost of the winter season.
Most everything survived the recent deluge, although a few of the youngest trees are worrisome – their roots not yet deep enough to withstand so much water and wind. Ina cleared their bases to ensure they would dry out well. We’ll see what happens over time.
I could not resist playing with my new Christmas present: a macro lens. There are few blooms left in the garden (sunflowers, still!), but those that remained were happy to let me practice. Much to learn.
Homeward Bound was very busy with adoption and foster appointments this weekend. While I do not have the official list to share just yet, there is one I am confident of.
This is Norman. A very sweet boy with a very sad face.
He came to us recently, full of lumps and bumps; thankfully, benign. His age is listed as 10+…which could mean anything north of that. He has difficulty walking, and we suspect, hearing. The walkers had to wake him to entice him out. Once up, he was happy to go and grateful for the company…but had little chance at a forever home due to his age and special needs. Until Edna showed up. Some of you will remember Edna from the “heroes in the garden” post I wrote last August. This week, she is Norman’s angel, taking him home as a likely permanent foster. Late in the evening we heard that he was happily curled up with a kitty in his new home.
“Hope
Smiles from the threshold of the year to come,
Whispering ‘it will be happier’…” ~ Alfred Tennyson
It will be a happier new year for Norman, thanks to his angel, Edna. We wish the same for all the pups out there still waiting. Happy New Year to all.
Gardens For Goldens 
May your wish for more Ednas for more Normans come true. Now that would be truly a Happy New Year.
It certainly would! Thanks, Judy. Looking forward to following your adventures in 2013!
Ogee, I nominated you for the 2012 Blog of the Year Award. You can see it on my blog post http://composerinthegarden.com/2013/01/01/adjusting-the-trajectory/ and can find the guidelines for the Award (very simple!) on the link in that post. I hope you don’t mind – you always inspire me! Happy New Year!
Lynn, I am overwhelmed by your generosity. Thank you for thinking of Gardens for Goldens, and for helping the dogs by calling attention to our work. Thank you, also, for directing me to Kerry’s site. I need to spend some serious catch-up time reading through his tips. Finally, best of luck with your upcoming project and preparations for it. I hope you will find time to keep us all posted once you get into the thick of it. All the best for you, in 2013! With gratitude, Ogee.
Beautiful shots!!! Happy New Year!!!
Thank you! And to you, as well!
Wow, a macro lens for Christmas! That’s great! What fun you’ll have! All best wishes to sweet Norman. What a precious face he has. Happy New Year to you! And a big hug to Edna!
Thank you! Much to learn with the macro lens…and we will be sure to hug both Norman and Edna for you! 🙂