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Flower Quote: For Man As For Flower
February 06, 2017
MY TWO CENTS For man, as for flower...we should all strive to live life to be most vividly alive. I find I'm better at some times than others. I continue to appreciate the reminders that keep bringing back my attention to being more aware of what I take for granted. ABOUT THE AUTHOR D.H. Lawrence was a well-known English writer, painter and literary critic. During the second part of his life...
Read MoreFriday’s Flower Fact: Scarlet Plume
February 03, 2017
All parts of the Scarlet Plume cause severe discomfort if ingested and contact with their milky sap may irritate the skin. So, suffices to say, it is best to enjoy this flower by gazing upon it and not touching it. 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.
Read MoreFlower Quote: Just Living Is Not
January 30, 2017
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 ...
Read MoreFriday’s Flower Fact: Abutilon ‘Ashford Red’
January 27, 2017
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.
Read MoreFlower Quote: Every Flower Is A Soul
January 23, 2017
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...
Read MoreFriday’s Flower Fact: Jade Vine
January 20, 2017
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.
Read MoreFlower Quote: Where Flowers Bloom
January 16, 2017
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, ...
Read MoreFriday’s Flower Fact: Shooting Star Hydrangea
January 13, 2017
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.
Read MoreFLOWER QUOTE: TO BE HERE
January 09, 2017
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...
Read MoreFriday’s Flower Fact: Zeolights Calendula
January 06, 2017
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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