Update on the journal entry below - My local newspaper called me tonight and they want to do an article on me! She wanted to come tomorrow to take pictures but I pleaded to wait at least a week ...I have to trim and deadhead! Because of the weather, I haven't worked much in the yard in two weeks! So she is coming out next Saturday to take pictures of my front yard and house and interview me and the article will run in the Thursday paper after that! I am soooo excited! I never even planted a flower before we bought this house 4 years ago and now they want to take pictures of my flower garden and show it in the newspaper!

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Original Journal Entry:
In my city our newspaper puts on a Nice Job Neighbor contest. You can pick up a Nice Job Neighbor tag at the newspaper office and hang it anonymously on someone's doorknob it you feel they have done a great job with their home, business or garden and made a positive difference in the neighborhood. Anyone who has received one then calls the newspaper to get entered in the weekly drawing. If you win, a picture of your home or business and front yard is run with a feature article in the Thursday newspaper.

Well, today someone left one on my front door! My daughter didn't see who it was but she did see they drove up in a car so it must not be someone that lives on my block. I am so flattered to receive it! Every week I read this article and admire the beautiful homes and flower gardens that are featured and now I have a chance at it being my own :)

Wish me luck in the weekly drawing!