Monthly Archives: January 2017

Flower Quote: Just Living Is Not

January 30, 2017

Flower Quote

MY TWO CENTS Just living is not enough, as there is so much more to life than just breathing, eating and sleeping. There is so much to see, appreciate and enjoy, and in my opinion to live what you are most passionate about. There’s no doubt that’s one of your purposes for being in this world. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Hans Christian Andersen was a Danish author best known for his fairy tales. Two ...

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Friday’s Flower Fact: Abutilon ‘Ashford Red’

January 27, 2017

Abutilon ‘Ashford Red’

A common name for the Abutilon is 'Flowering Maple' as it has palmated, maple-shaped leaves, though it is not related to the maple tree. To learn more about this flower and download it for your desktop, join me on this journey of the discovery and delight of the 400,000+ flowers that petal our world.

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Flower Quote: Every Flower Is A Soul

January 23, 2017

Every Flower Is A Soul Blossoming in Nature

MY TWO CENTS Imagine for a moment a field of wildflowers blossoming and that positivity and beauty overflowing into this world, as every flower is a soul blooming. It's exciting to me to think of how all of that beauty can transform this world. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Gerard De Nerval was the pen name for Gérard Labrunie who was very well known for his French Romanticism, especially in poetry and n...

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Friday’s Flower Fact: Jade Vine

January 20, 2017

Jade Vine | Friday's Flower Fact

The Jade Vine has evolved modifications to be pollinated by a species of bat that hangs upside down while drinking the nectar. To learn more about this flower and download it for your desktop, join me on this journey of the discovery and delight of the 400,000+ flowers that petal our world.

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Flower Quote: Where Flowers Bloom

January 16, 2017

Where Flowers Bloom

MY TWO CENTS Where flowers bloom on this hillside in Dorset, Vermont, I felt hope. I came across this small wildflower field one afternoon while I was driving and just happened to catch it in my rearview mirror. Had I not seen it in my rearview mirror, I would have missed it completely. Its simplicity and beauty, stopped me in my tracks, and I pulled over and grabbed my camera. A special moment, ...

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Friday’s Flower Fact: Shooting Star Hydrangea

January 13, 2017

shooting star hydrangea

Lacecap hydrangeas, like the Shooting Star Hydrangea, have small, fertile flowerheads in the center, surrounded by showy, infertile flowers to attract pollinators. To learn more about this flower and download it for your desktop, join me on this journey of the discovery and delight of the 400,000+ flowers that petal our world.

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FLOWER QUOTE: TO BE HERE

January 09, 2017

to be here is glorious

MY TWO CENTS Rob Bell said on one of his podcasts, The RobCast, “to be here is glorious” and ever since I heard him say that I created a reminder to read this quote everyday, as it is so true. With having said that, I do struggle with having that very grateful and appreciative attitude, but in reflecting, I believe that has to do with the fact that being present is a continual challenge for m...

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Friday’s Flower Fact: Zeolights Calendula

January 06, 2017

zeolights calendula

For a lovely edible garnish, add these petals to salads, in ice cubes or on cakes. Zeolights Calendula has many medical benefits, and is often found in creams and salves. To learn more about this flower and download it for your desktop, join me on this journey of the discovery and delight of the 400,000+ flowers that petal our world.

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Flower Quote: Although No One Can

January 02, 2017

Although no one can | Flower Quote

MY TWO CENTS Although no one can go back ... with the beginning of the new year it is quite an opportunity to start creating a brand new beginning. What do you want to your new beginning to be? Share with me on Facebook and we can encourage each other, as I will be starting anew with a beautiful new website coming this month. Wishing you a great new year! ABOUT THE AUTHOR Zig Ziglar? Carl Ba...

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