When I was young and growing up in NC, mistletoe was typically only seen during the Christmas season and only if you bought it from nurseries or at the tree lots and farms. Or if you go up to the mountains of western NC.
When I moved here to Texas, one of the first things I noticed and was thrilled by was the abundance of mistletoe EVERYWHERE!!!! And you can find them throughout the year, not just during the cold season. WOW! I loved it and I still do. Why? I don't know. I guess because it makes me happy. It makes me think about showing my affections for those I love. I used to move Mark under every mistletoe I saw. And if we were driving, then I'd point it out to him and then I'd kiss him! LOL. It makes me happy. And it still does. And I like that it's still got that magicness about it for me.
This is at one of the bee yards and it hangs on a tree under which the hives sit peacefully. I love the delicate berries. They make me think of pearls. And they make me smile. And so does that man in the background of the picture. Yesterday was a really rough day for me at work. A lot of emotions and stuff. And I knew, I just KNEW, that when I get home and I talk to Mark...then it'll be okay. He has such a peace about him and I am lucky to have him in my life.
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