Lately, Krl and I have been constantly putting plants outside, only to bring them back in with each threatening cold spell. Needless to say, it has been a constant process.

When I returned home Friday from running errands, I began the "incoming" process. I was surprised at the conditions of the various plants. Plants that had been suffering inside, had begun to flourish, while plants that flourished in the house were suffering outside.

Probably the two plants that had really come around outside were Krl's Aloevera plant and her Boston Ferns. It seems none of them like the dry conditions inside that central heat seems to bring. Another plant that "took off" outside was Krl's ivy.

Late yesterday I was looking at the plants and already I could see differences. The Aloevera seems to be in shock, a little pale and not standing quite as erect. The ferns are so, so. They haven't been inside long enough to show their suffering. Probably the "most improved" was Krl's wandering Jew. Already I could see branches and starts responding to the warmth of the house and the artificial light.

It amazes me how the plants all respond to different stimuli. Some would forego the natural sunlight and cool nights for artificial light and the warmth inside, while others are just the opposite.

It seems the one thing they all agree on is rain water. They all respond more favorably to natural rain water more than tap water.

One note I would make, some of these plants Krl has taken care of since before she and I got together.

Even our houndgirls can't agree on the cool weather. The pups are full of spit and vinegar, running about and playing. Prissy, the matriarch, is stove up and limping around.

They don't even agree on the fireplace. The pups don't like the cracklin' fire and are scared of it. Last night Prissy circled about three foot in front of it before laying down to bask in it's warmth.

Odd isn't it?

Have a day!

FATHER, thank YOU for the miracle of YOUR nature, that all YOUR creations bring different and important things to YOUR world. And thanks for sharing YOUR world with us.