My heart knows when the snowdrops are blooming and often begins to ache. It remembers the sparkling snow, dirt, and debris surrounding the short green leaves and the posture of the white lantern lights that particular year. All appeared hopeless, but providence remained kind. Most of the blooms shined down on me that year. AlthoughContinue reading “Sorrowing Snowdrops & Doubtful Daffodils”
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Autumn Journey
I arranged the cosmos in such a way as to hide the spent blooms. It was a tough summer, and I was growing weary that the soil conditions made it impossible to produce flowers, but there was enough for a single bouquet. It was my first time planting this variety. The magenta framing the softContinue reading “Autumn Journey”
Waiting on Flowers
The deep purple hyacinths and cheerful daffodils were finally ready to be picked. I rummaged under the kitchen sink hoping to find something I could use for a vase. I was pleased to find two glass jars so I didn’t have to display them in an old grape jelly jar and a red plastic cup.Continue reading “Waiting on Flowers”
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