It's the little things

Sometimes it's the littlest things that matter most.

Christmas Cactus

Waiting for flowers is a wonderful kind of waiting.

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Sarah said…
Is that a christmas cactus? I've always liked those - but now I can't have houseplants because of the cat. She thinks everything dirt-filled is her personal playground.
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