365 Days of Photos – Day 83

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Some of you may recall back in February I visited a local community garden. Having lived in Texas for 16 years it did not surprise me to see plants growing in the garden mid-winter. What did surprise me was finding a memorial to people killed during hate crimes.

Sometimes it is easy to forget how far we have come and how far we still have to go. One of the web sites quoted on the memorial for MH is Unfinished Lives. I have followed this blog for quite some time and each time I read a story about the beating death of a transgender individual,  or the arson attack against a lesbian couple, or the harassment of a gay man I can’t help but remember the friends I have lost to hate and the risk all of us continue to face daily, simply because we refuse to pretend to be a person we are not.

memorial

In loving memory of Mia Henderson. 1988 - 2014 For more information on transgender hate crimes visit unfinished lives.com

In loving memory of Mia Henderson.
1988 – 2014
For more information on transgender hate crimes visit unfinished lives.com

In loving memory of Rudolf Brazda. The last member to have worn the pink triangle 1913 - 2011

In loving memory of Rudolf Brazda.
The last member to have worn the pink triangle
1913 – 2011

May they all rest in peace….and may we all learn to choose love over hate.

365 Days of Photos – Day 80

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We lost our little Maggye this morning. Tina has been Maggye’s person since she was a puppy. We lovingly called Maggye our little old lady.

She was diagnosed with congestive heart failure a few years ago..but with medication she managed to remain active to the very end.

Early this morning she died un-expectantly.

She will be greatly missed.

Maggye

Maggye

365 Days of Photos – Day 79

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I have been watching my Texas Red Bud very closely….I’m very excited about how many buds are popping out. This little guy is still young…I believe he has a bright future.

The Texas Red Bud

The Texas Red Bud

Texas Red Bud

Texas Red Bud

I’d like to thank my friend Joanne at My Life Lived Full for sharing information on how to make my photos appear larger in each post. There is always something to learn….and fortunately I have friends like Joanne around that are willing to teach me!

365 Days of Photos – Day 77

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My phlox is small.

I want my phlox to be big like my friend Corey’s phlox. I planted quite a few of these little guys 2 years ago….many of them died off. But a few survived and they come back each year 3 small patches of phlox. That’s it…3 small patches!

My friend Corey’s phlox are huge….they fill his flower beds with mounds of bright colors.

My phlox are small….I want big phlox, just like my friend Corey.

Is it wrong to covet his phlox?

My Small Phlox

My Small Phlox

The Evil Garden Gnome (Part 2)

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With a grunt the old gnome motioned for Johnny to put more wood on the fire.
“Yes sir.” Johnny quickly went about the task.
Despite the stories told by his friends, of gnomes eating children or turning them into toads, the gnomes had treated Johnny well.
But Johnny wanted to go home and there seemed no escape.
Within seconds of being captured by the gardener’s hoe Johnny slipped loose and ran for the door but it was gone. The door at the top of the grassy stairs was gone. There was no way home.
Copyright - Rachel Bjerke

Copyright – Rachel Bjerke

On December 27, 2014 (part 1) of The Evil Garden Gnome was shared on my blog. Several people suggested I extend the story. When I saw today’s photo prompt on Friday Fictioneers I couldn’t help but see Johnny’s story continue!