Happy Holidays to all from Nonny! Best wishes for a safe & joyful holiday season. Thank you for being a reader of Nonny’s Blog. The photo below is of my Christmas Cactus in full bloom... Season's Greetings & Happy Holidays from Nonny!Connie Carlisle Polley, 2025ConnieCarlislePolley.comNonnyDay.com Shop for Play Clay Hooray! or Learn about all my … Continue reading Season’s Greetings & Happy Holidays from Nonny
A few years ago my daughter Eve and I were fortunate enough to be able to travel to Spain and Portugal and have in our itinerary an added excursion by ferry to Morocco. To this day I can still envision the tea house in Tangier where we sat at a low table sipping hot sweet … Continue reading Hit the Refresh Button with Moroccan-Style Mint Tea!
A couple of years ago, I bought a two-inch tall cactus planted in a flimsy plastic container in the plant department of my neighborhood home supply store. It had a single red bloom. I at once transplanted it into a terra-cotta container large enough to allow the cactus roots to spread out. And placed it … Continue reading Connie’s Capricious Cactus
We've all heard the saying, "Take time to smell the roses." Recently my lilac bush sprouted not only beautiful pale purple blooms but had a wonderful fresh fragrance. So, I'm saying "Take time to smell the lilacs!" If at all possible, feel some dirt beneath your feet. Take a deep breath of fresh air. Let … Continue reading Take Time to Smell The Lilacs!
On a recent trip to my near-by grocery store, I saw pots of pansies in a multitude of rich colors. Bold gold. Pale yellow. Sky blue. Royal purple. The name “Pansy” means a thought which engages our mind. That reminds me of an old saying, “Pretty is as pretty does.” I take this to mean … Continue reading Be Careful What You Think
Sometimes it is the simplest things that can bring joy. For me, this week, it was the daffodils blooming in my yard. Happy Spring, dear blog readers! Daffodils! Happy Spring!Connie Carlisle Polley, 2025ConnieCarlislePolley.comNonnyDay.com You can view my new book Play Clay Hooray! and all my children’s books on Amazon
At this time of the year I love to watch my Christmas Cactus as its blooms increase every day! But it makes me a little sad to think that I will see this spectacular show only for a season. However, even when it is no longer blooming, it retains its healthy green leaves and the … Continue reading A Christmas Cactus Greeting
A few years ago my daughter Eve and I were fortunate enough to be able to travel to Spain and Portugal and have in our itinerary an added excursion by ferry to Morocco. To this day I can still envision the tea house in Tangier where we sat at a low table sipping hot sweet … Continue reading Hit the Refresh Button with Moroccan-Style Mint Tea!
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