Holding the Sun

 

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JB just reminded me that next week at this time we will be packing for our trip back to Michigan. There is so much to go back for, but I don’t want to leave the sun. Maybe if I keep posting yellow flowers…  Magical thinking.

The Last Roses

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I am still trying to get my mind around the blooming and growing seasons in SW Florida. I think growing never stops, but blooming times still confound me. These are a couple of roses I captured on my first visit to the botanical garden in January. When I returned a week later they were gone. This seems like the perfect blooming season as it has been somewhat cool but very sunny. I think I shall need to ask one of the volunteers – they are always eager to share information whether asked or not.

In any case, I really like the emotion of both. Especially the gentle comfort of the first. Enjoy.

Gentle-Day Post

Toledo Zoo 251For this low-energy day

I can either upload

a photo in lively pink or

red-hot orange to give my

spirit a jolt-start

or I can cloth myself in a smile

letting soft jazz

give me the tender energy

to do those little tasks,

within the softness of petals

the warmth of the scent.