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Penny, what is the wildflower on the bottom?
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It is a compass plant, Andra. It is native to much of the eastern and midwestern states and thrives on the prairie. I took the picture on one of our Garden Conservancy visits. It was in a restored savannah. Tom is six foot four and this plant was taller than he is.
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Oh so beautiful! And I love the Hans Christian Anderson quote. I’d love to have that framed and sitting somewhere! We do share a lot of the same flowers, Penny, but alas, I do NOT have your wonderful open space! I have to go elsewhere to find that, and out of necessity, I often do! 🙂 Blessings on your day! Debra
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I actually saw this quote in a garden center, Debra, and took a photo to remember it and maybe frame it myself for a lot cheaper than they were selling it for. Isn’t it a wonderful quote? Some of these flowers were from my own garden, but, the hibiscus and the grasses were taken on my wanderings. I’m shameful in my pursuit of floral photos. Blessings to you as well, Debra.
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Good for you! Isn’t that what we all should be doing? Summer is the time for it!
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Yes, we definitely should, Sunday. Even in this hot, hot summer, there is beauty to be found.
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Beautiful posies but my “ohh” moment came when I saw the precious cat. Thanks for the addition!
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I thought you might appreciate the cat, Marilyn. We call him Midnight. He isn’t ours, but, comes around every-so-often looking for a “handout” of milk. The day I took the picture, Midnight was shameless in his begging, coming up to several doors and meowing with quite a fervor. He likes to sleep under the seats in our arbor. Aren’t we the lucky ones?
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Thank you for the lovely combination of photos and wise words. I love all of it and a quote from Hans Christian Anderson is just icing on the cake.
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Isn’t it a great quote? I’m thinking there are many more good ones in his stories that I’ve missed. When I find the culprit that stole several hours out of my days, I will read some of Hans Christian Anderson and find some more. You are welcome, Janet.
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Yes one must! The butterfly knows. Thank you
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Lessons from nature, aren’t they Sallie?
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Dear Penny, thank you for the photographs. That hibiscus simply announces the deepness of color. Peace.
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It was such a rich color and called out to me, Dee. You are welcome.
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Lots of flowers there, Penny. So glad you’re getting the time and space to enjoy the summer.
I thought of you today, and I don’t know why: perhaps there is no connection at all: we went to the ruins of a monastery surrounded by a meadow and the most serene lily-covered river full of carp. It had an artless natural poise, nature as it had grown up around the old stones. Somehow it fell in with some of the things you admire in a garden. Strange how our blogging friends sometimes travel with us without us being conscious of their presence. Somehow I just wished you had been there to see it. It was your kind of wilderness.
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Oh, Kate, that sounds like a most wonderful place to visit and I’m touched that you would be thinking of me amongst the ruins and meadow and nature. I wish I had been there with you in person, but, am happy to know I was with for a spell in spirit. Thank you.
I hope this means you are feeling a bit better.
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An entirely desirable premise by which to live life…..and I adore the cat photo. Thanks. J.
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Isn’t he a handsome fellow, Janice? We call him Midnight and he comes around to say hello often, begging for milk at the door. You are welcome.
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Beautiful simplicity Penny, and I love the cat’s striking silhouette.
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Thank you, Juliet.
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