Monday, February 22, 2021

Some ongoing blooms to lift my spirits

 






I've cut back some of the dead blooms, aka dead-heading. But it takes care to locate the right stems with the scissors!

Today's quote:
The bud
stands for all things,
even for those things that don’t flower,
for everything flowers, from within, of self-blessing;   
though sometimes it is necessary
to reteach a thing its loveliness,
to put a hand on its brow
of the flower
and retell it in words and in touch
it is lovely
until it flowers again from within, of self-blessing;  


~ Galway Kinnell 


17 comments:

  1. ...flowers are gifts that keep on giving.

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    1. As long as they are alive. The dead or dying blooms are a bit depressing.

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  2. You know your houseplants really well.

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    1. And about this time of winter I'm really sick of caring for them. I shook the gardenia bush the other day and lots of leaves fell all over the floor. Now I have to vacuum them up...and honestly I've just avoided walking over there for a few days. That's the level of my spirits I'm afraid.

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  3. The flowers and blooms are just beautiful. I would love to try to grow an orchid. They do lift your spirits, such a pretty sight! Take care, enjoy your day! Have a great new week!

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    1. Yes, I do like how the blooms are sometimes so beautiful! Today is rainy and grey again...and so are my spirits...it's Mon and rainy and I feel like that old song. I think I may have to go drive a bit in the rain to feel a bit more grateful for my warm and cozy nest.

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    2. Just looked at your pretty scene, and wanted to comment how it cheered me up...but your comments are off. That's ok. Thanks.

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  4. Lovely to see the flowers blooming there.

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    1. It's been a good thing, having them on the windowsills, and giving me some color to look at. I have seen some daffodils on some postings on line...none in person yet. Then I will have trouble staying inside...will be driving around taking photos of spring blooms. Can't wait!

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    1. Thanks Marcia...I try to be grateful for what I have...and the beauty of flowers is always one of the amazing things in my life!

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    1. Thank you. I can feel glum as can be until I look at these beautiful faces! It's hard to feel down when they just look so happy.

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  7. Indoor beauty sitting in the window showing its colour.

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    1. I saw flowers for sale at the grocery store the other day...bunches are rather costly. So I'm extra happy that these are practically free.

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  8. So pretty.. and so necessary in winter.

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    1. Every little bit of cheer helps...but still seeing blue skies and sunshine takes the prize!

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