Bucolic New Banner

I had been thinking lately that I wanted a more *bucolic banner for the blog.

Something that would represent 

"Tales and Dreams from the Empty Nest" 

(while still including apple blossoms. ;-) )

Something that would represent a lot of different topics
 or any topic, for that matter. 

As an empty nester I have a lot of interests
 and more time than I had in my former full nest days.
(well...more time...hmmm, not sure???)

But I do have a lot to share.

So I engaged a lovely long time acquaintance to help me with a new banner

 and this is what she designed:

I love it!
She captured exactly what I communicated to her,

all via email, which is still amazing to this old timer. ;-)

Check out this special touch:

  That's me and the NVO in our empty nest,

talking about the dreams that came true and dreams to come,
which is what we do quite often.

It's likely that I am the one on the left,
I'm trying to be a better listener, but he is such good one...
hmmmm....on second thought, maybe I'm just waiting for food.

I've been blogging now for nearly five years 

and it's been a dream come true!

This is my third banner and I think it fits in very nicely with this phase of life.

My wish is that no matter what your situation or phase in life
you feel welcome here!

And here's to you, my bloggy friends for your assistance

 in making one of my dreams come true:

Thank you from the bottom of my heart,

for all your love and interest!

In hopes you are following your dreams!

*not a word I knew until yesterday, when the Little Bug taught me

 after seeing the new banner and calling it bucolic. :-)

I hope you look up the word, if you don't already know it.

Let me know if you think

it's a good adjective for the new banner.

I have now added it to my vocabulary repertoire

 and you'll be seeing it again, I'm sure! 

Thanks, Little Bug!