“When I was younger, we moved into a large, two-story home with the original front unit covered in brown shingles, which made it blend well into the environment.
The back portion was a more modern add-on with an additional room below and stairs that led up to an open office and a large bedroom with a beautiful bathroom and jacuzzi tub.
We first got our sassy brown tiger there, and then, our two Somali queen and ranger kittens.
We had small , yappy Papillon teenagers that were loving, competetive, and drove us all crazy – which seemed appropriate for a bustling, thriving family.
And as members of the local 4-H club, we had many varieties of standard to exotic chickens, and our first thriving garden that included young, fruit-bearing trees.
We lived on a large corner sandy lot with a big back yard, a huge elder pine right behind the house, and tall eucalyptus trees draping along the driveway.
There was also a several-nooked, partially enclosed front yard with a simple pond that we put in on the far left corner when looking out from the porch.
Our home’s entrance seemed to beckon and welcome, inviting friendly visitors to come stay and play with us awhile.
I loved seeking out and adding “magical” plants to the landscape, such as soft and fragrant groundcovering chamomile.
Eventually, we even had a family of crows bring their children to visit, and a pair of hawks nested their babies high above us.
It was a time and place for new beginnings as our children entered their teens, and I had so much hope for their having the brightest future.”
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