window box filled with life

the box containing the flowers is rotting away, the snow has done a number on the door. The flowers look so alive that they appear as though they find the box a bit confining & wish to escape it. Montpelier, Vermont

Did you thistle?

Scottish Thistle found on a hill top in Vermont. Sharp spikes below the softest, sweetest pink fuzz.

Like a firework…

The red is first thing I noticed. But there is lime green & yellow in it’s center. Fine white fur, like a peach, stands on the green stem. Gerber Daisies remind me of fireworks~they are stunning & they were not made to last. I always ooh & ah (awe?) at a firework’s explosion, while I…

My extraordinary day.

My mother came to spend the day with me.  One of my very best friends, Stephanie (I love you) came to visit for a while, too.  We spent the time we had together on the bed, where I’ve been since June 27th.  Broken Pelvis, bone infections, picc lines, home health nurse, fusions, stitches & lots…

red rose

I never liked roses much, until I turned 40. Now I can’t get enough of them. So I’ve bought & planted quite a few this year. I heard they are hard to grow. Well, then I’ll treat them like everyone else & if they die, that was their choice.

Wild Hydrangea

Although, we can buy it in our nurseries. I bought two for our front yard. I love them.