The Unexpected Tenant...

 A couple of years ago, I was gifted a beautiful, handpainted gourd by

Aunty Margaret. When I brought it home from Wisconsin, I installed

it in the large magnolia tree that lives in our front yard where I could enjoy

 it every time I found myself outside. It's been unoccupied until recently.

Last week, Handsome suggested that I check out the newest tenant in our 

yard. I walked to the magnolia tree and found the most unlikely occupant.

 One of the local tree frogs decided that this would be a comfy place

to set up housekeeping. Sunny, safe digs during the day and a nice

warm place to sleep after an evening of chirping and eatin' bugs.

 I especially like the pose. He/she looks just like an old lady watching the

neighborhood from her front porch. I think it looks like it's just leaning on

the edge of a window sill, don't you? We're happy to have this little frog

 live here for a long as it cares to. If I thought other froggies would move

 in, I'd add a few more gourds just for that purpose. They make me smile.

Thanks for the get well wishes. Recuperating can be difficult, but I'm doing
better by the day. I'll be back to normal very soon, and will take it easy over
the holidays. I only have one more project to finish and hope to be

 able to work on it today so it can ship. I really appreciate your prayers.

Goodness. Christmas is just around the corner!

I hope you're able to celebrate the reason for the season and

not feel like you're caught up in the trappings. We'll be looking forward

to special times spent with family and friends. That's what's important.