trying to outshine the rest

in the end, can leave one all alone. Mediocrity has its benefits, to find oneself among the multitude, is a far easier life… But what happens when you outshine all others? What happens if you are the most beautiful thing in the room? Do you invite envy? Pettiness? The multitude trying to pull you back…

late bloomer

this hydrangea stops blooming around July. in the last few years it has given us a blossom or two around the first of October. I like these surprises a little more because they feel like a gift.

Purple Gladiolus

OOoohhh, I want those for my cut flower garden! Unfortunately my cut garden is full 😦