Sun, wind and weather in general have an effect on everything here on the Southern Pla
ins. Cold winters and hot summers can leave their mark on people and things -- this little birdhouse, tucked next to my favorite rose bush, has seen many seasons here in Oklahoma.
ins. Cold winters and hot summers can leave their mark on people and things -- this little birdhouse, tucked next to my favorite rose bush, has seen many seasons here in Oklahoma. It's paint is fading away and the wood is splitting -- but it's still a charming addition to my flower bed and it can bring a smile to my face whenever I'm out in the garden.
The birdhouse may be a little worn -- but, that's part of its beauty. All those little nicks and scrapes and wear and tear are signs that it's been well loved -- twice so far.
You see, I'm the second owner of this little house -- its first owner was my dear friend (and sister of the heart), LB. The house graced her garden here in Oklahoma and I have fond memories of seeing it among her flowers.
When LB and her husband relocated to the Pacific Northwest a few years ago, she passed the little birdhouse on to me. And, I like to think it likes its new home.
The birdhouse now lives in my front flower bed, next to my yellow rose bush. I have many roses in my garden but this yellow rose is my favorite - it blooms all summer and my desk at work often holds a vase filled with fragrant blooms from this rose bush.
I wonder if the birdhouse knows that it's first owner also is the same person who gave me this rose bush?
Perhaps that's the reason they look so perfect together!
