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When I leave, I don't want you to be too sad. Stay silent, save the words and remember the happy moments that warm the soul. When I fall asleep, let me rest. I'm gone for a reason. If you miss me, don't say anything, and in silence, look for my presence in my house, my books, my letters and my photos. Also in those papers that I wrote in a hurry. Wear my shirts, my sweater and my jacket. Walk in my shoes. My room is yours, as are my pillow and my bed. If it's cold, wrap yourself up in my scarves. Enjoy the chocolate and wine I left. Listen to that song that I liked so much, use my perfume and take care of my plants. If they bury my body, don't be afraid, run free and let your tears flow, let the wind caress your face. Feel the poetry, music and singing. Kiss the earth, drink the water and learn the language of the birds. If you miss me a lot, try to hide it and look for me in the children, the coffee, the radio and those places where I used to hide. Never say the word 'death'. Sometimes being forgotten is sadder than dying many times and still being remembered. When I fall asleep, bring flowers to my grave and shout with all your might that life goes on. The flame of life does not go out just because I am not there. Those who "live" never die completely, they only fall asleep momentarily and eternal sleep is just an excuse. When I leave, extend your hand and you will feel my touch, you will know that I will always be by your side. And one day, with a smile, you will feel that I have returned to stay with you forever.

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1. Take softwood cuttings in late spring or early summer.
2. Remove lower leaves, dip cut end in rooting hormone, and plant in well-draining soil.
3. Keep cuttings moist and provide indirect sunlight until roots develop.
4. Take hardwood cuttings in late summer or early fall.
5. Follow the same process as softwood cuttings but use a gritty soil mix.
6. Divide mature lavender plants in early spring or late fall.
7. Separate root ball into smaller sections and replant in well-amended soil.
8. Water thoroughly.
9. Layer low-growing lavender branches in early spring.
10. Bury a section of the branch, keep soil moist, and wait for roots to develop before severing.
By following these steps, you can easily propagate lavender from cuttings and expand your garden with beautiful, fragrant plants.

If I could live my life over again, I would have gone to bed to rest when I felt sick, instead of pretending that the earth would stop if I wasn't at work for a day.
I would have burned out the pink candle carved like a rose instead of letting it melt in the pantry.
I would have talked less and listened more.
I would have invited friends over even if there is a stain on the carpet and the sofa needs cleaning .
I would have eaten popcorn in the "good" room and wouldn't have worried so much about dust when someone wanted to light a fire in the fireplace.
I would have taken the time to listen to my grandfather telling stories from his youth.
I would never have insisted on driving with the car windows down on a beautiful summer day just because my hair was freshly styled and fixed.
I would have been lying on the meadow with my head on the grass.
I would have cried and laughed less watching TV and more watching life.
But, most of all, to have a second chance at life, I would cherish every moment, I would really look at it.
I would live it.
I wouldn't worry so much about petty and small things. . . Don't worry about those who don't like you, or rather, you shouldn't care who does what. Instead, let's cherish the friends we have and the people who love us.
Let's think about the things God has blessed us with. And what we do every day to improve our mind, body, soul, emotions.
~ Emma Bombeck ~

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This dog's name was Gunner. My uncle brought him back from WW2. He was raised and slept under my uncle's anti- aircraft gun. The gun crew shared their

rations to feed him. By the time he was 18 months old, my uncle said he would stand up and look at the sky. If he laid back down they knew all was ok. If he growled

and put his hackles up they got at the ready. He knew the sound of the German aircraft and my uncle said he

never got it wrong. He said Gunner was better than any early warning system. I'm probably the only one left in the family that knows that story now, so I thought I'd tell it before it's lost forever, like many stories must be from that time. Thanks for reading it.

Credit - Smoky War Dog LLC

This needs to happen here in the USA🤗😉💕