Thanks for your visit everyone!

Leslie, you're right, there's always something special about these old photographs. I also have some of my father as a young boy, but that was during the darkest time of the German history , and they were all wearing those horrible uniforms. Not the kind of photo you should have on your walls. But I love this one of my mother. It's been taken in the 50s, when the horror in Germany was already over.


NoahsMommy, I'm really sorry for you that you cannot paint for walls. That would be hard for me as well, and also depressing. It's so important to have colors around that you like and that make you feel comfortable!
BTW, as far as the plants go... Have you ever tried Bitter Apple spray? It's only available in the USA; it's a spray that gives plants a bitter taste (non-toxic and natural), and it works very well here.

Kirsten