Category Archives: Monday’s Flower Quote
Flower Quote: Plant Your Own
December 05, 2016
MY TWO CENTS There is so much truth in her words to "plant your own garden". We each must create our own happiness first. And though this is a metaphor, I found creating and growing my own cutting garden has brought much joy to my own life and definitely decorated my soul. ABOUT THE AUTHOR This quote is part of a poem by Veronica A. Shoffstall. Though her poem is quite popular, the author ...
Read MoreFloral Blog: After A While
December 04, 2016
After a While You Learn This post was created after coming across Veronica's quote and learning that it was a poem, 'After a While You Learn'. I wasn't able to learn much about Veronica, but here we can at least learn about her through her writing. by Veronica A. Shoffstall (1971) After some time you learn the difference, The subtle difference between holding a hand and chaining a soul. ...
Read Moreflower quote: THE HOLIDAY SEASON
November 28, 2016
MY TWO CENTS In the craziness of the holiday season, that I do love in its own way, I know I will need to remember to step back and slow down to both share and take in the joy of this holiday season. A reminder that there is so much more to this time of year than looking for the best deal and buying presents. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Terri Marshall is a freelance writer and editor based in New York C...
Read Moreflower quote: THANKSGIVING DAY IS A GOOD DAY
November 21, 2016
MY TWO CENTS Taking the time to slow down and give thanks during Thanksgiving day and the holiday season seems like an easy thing to do, but we all seem to be rushing in so many directions that I hope we still find the time. I know I have so much to be thankful for. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Amy Grant is an acclaimed singer, artist and musician both in pop music and contemporary Christian music. She h...
Read MoreFlower Quote: The Flower That Blooms
November 14, 2016
MY TWO CENTS Any time I come across a flower that blooms in the cracks of cement, or like this Crocus Pickwick I photographed along the side of the road in the bramble, I'm in awe of their strength and fortitude. I find them very inspiring, to bloom in any situation. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Mulan is an animated action-drama character in a Walt Disney movie. He father is very ill and she is afraid h...
Read MoreFlower Quote: Gratitude is the Fairest
November 07, 2016
MY TWO CENTS With Thanksgiving coming, I have been trying to focus on gratitude. I would like to say it comes easily, but it doesn't always, though it should as I have so much to be grateful for. A continued work in progress. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Henry Ward Beecher lived from 1813-1887 and was Congregational minister, editor, author, speaker and supporter of the abolition of slavery. FEATURED...
Read MoreFlower Quote: Anyone Who Thinks
October 31, 2016
MY TWO CENTS After coming across Shira's quote, I have decided that we all must've learned to dance watching leaves and petals in the wind...we decided to emulate them since they looked like they were having so much fun! ABOUT THE AUTHOR Shira Tamir is originally from Isreal and currently lives in New York. She is a t-shirt designer and she has a blog called "Living in my own world". I can re...
Read MoreFlower Quote: Every Leaf Speaks
October 24, 2016
MY TWO CENTS One of my favorite things to do in fall is to catch falling leaves before they hit the ground, and for that reason and others leaves to create joy for me every fall. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Emily Brontë is a well known poet and novelist. She wrote under the pen name, Ellis Bell and her most famous work in English literature is Wuthering Heights. FEATURED FLOWER Maple Leaf
Read MoreFlower Quote: Do Not Judge
October 17, 2016
MY TWO CENTS A great truth! The harvest will come as it's ready to be reaped/materialize. It's not something that we can control. ABOUT THE AUTHOR He was a Scottish novelist, essayist, travel writer and poet. Here are some of his most well known works: Treasure Island, Kidnapped, Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and A Child's Garden of Verses. FEATURED FLOWER Straw Flower
Read MoreFlower Quote: By Prevailing Over
October 10, 2016
MY TWO CENTS I select each week’s quote because it makes me smile, touches me or encourages me. This one resonates in my heart about my own struggles, failings and fortunately the times I have overcome them. After reflecting, I find myself looking toward the obstacles in front of me, and feel encouraged to work through them to get to my own “America”. ABOUT THE AUTHOR The Vikings were t...
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