What if loyalty purchased this houseand commitment co-signed?We’d take out a mortgagebased on love – interest only What if our foundation was spiritualand our walls cornerstones of faith?We’d furnish our home with joyand leave room for wonder. Can you imagine the possibilitiesif we dedicated this life to service,if we made our marriage the hub,found a […]
No big box hereour shops line upin historic rows Our fraganceeau-de-fermeearthen fresh Our spires remindersthat values are simpleand life blessed. (Photo mine)
Anxiety burnsan acidic devouring confidence impaled –mind wanders to childhood dreamsuncovers fear’s origin. (Tuesdays, I borrow from Twitter @Vjknutson. I came across this tanka written in May/21 that seemed to match with the image I recently posted on my other blog. I decided to pair them here.)
One Woman's Quest II 
Even by looking at them on my computer screen, my mind somehow sensed their aroma in a strange way.
Lovely captures 🙂
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Maybe memory is a sensory experience. Thanks.
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The flowers are beautiful but those photos are magnificent.
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Thanks so much!
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So beautiful in every detail, VJ! Wishing your husband a speedy recovery.
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Thank you!
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Beautiful showing of happiness. I am glad to hear Ric is on the mend.
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Thanks Eugi!
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Beautiful blooms, VJ. I hope Ric is doing better. Wishing him a speedy recovery! Those beautiful flowers surely help to lift our spirits!
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He’s on the mend, thanks Patti!
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There are countless lovely details all around us, but I think we miss many of them. I’m glad you noticed and enjoyed the details of Ric’s flowers.🌸
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Thanks Tanja. They brought such joy on bleak days.
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I am glad.
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You really capture the delicate details of the petals. Lovely.
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Thanks Heather.
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You’re welcome.
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Wow. Beautiful! Love the pink and red combo in the first.
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Thanks John.
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I was particuarly struck by the pink and red color combo, too.
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Thanks Liz.
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You’re welcome, VJ.
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Very lovely! 🙂 ❤
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Thank you!
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Oh my V.J., the colors are so rich and the details so beautiful. Almost makes it worth having a problem – but not quite! Hope your husband is recovering well.
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Thanks Tina. He’s coming along.
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I’m glad to hear that Ric’s recovery is coming along.
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Thanks Liz. It’s slow, but he seems to keep moving in the right direction.
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You’re welcome, VJ. Sending good thoughts his way for continued progress toward full recovery.
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Lovely.
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Thanks Keith.
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