When I had a mothermy hair would cascadein curls of auburn perfectiona red velvet bow to accentuate the wave And Iād wear my bestnewly sewn frockwith lace at the neckand fishnet stockingsand patent Mary Janes And the girls giggling with delightwould skip hand-in-handto the school promand the boys shyly perchedagainst the back wall would wonderhow […]
Isolated and incapacitatedI am prohibited from partakingof the influx of information incessantly presented consequently cut offfrom prescribed expectationsdictating costuming and culture external expressions of acceptanceare sorely missing, suggestingan overall lack of self-worth. Interestingly inverse to such conclusionsis the sudden contentment that arisesfrom escaping the mayhem Internal relief overrides dictated performancesurrendering willingly to intrinsic motivationand renewed […]
One Woman's Quest II 
I love sunflowers! Iām growing some for bouquets this year, even though Iām allergic. Still hoping for a fair and peaceful resolution for Ukraine. šŗš¦
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Sorry you’re allergic. That’s not good. But you grow them anyway. They are beautiful.
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How lovely, VJ. They radiate happiness and warmth. Nature has her way of spreading cheer, doesn’t she. š»
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She sure does. Thanks
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You’re welcome.
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I thought you were going to wax lyrical for a moment —- bit they have their own voice —
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They sure do. Can compete with that, lol.
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They radiate happiness. May that feeling spread its roots to all the troubled places in the world. (K)
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Absolutely. Thanks
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VJ, hello – I don’t keep up like I once did – traveling a LOT since Gary retired – but here I sit at campsite in Colorado mountains reading your sunflower post – warmed (again) by your assistance to Ukranians – and by your terrific photos!
jazzkendrick@icloud.com
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So nice to hear from you. I’m glad you are making use of Gary’s retirement. Travel as long as you can – the not travelling times are long, lol. Thanks so much.
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Beautiful – both physically and symbolically!
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For sure. Thanks
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Definitely a sign for hope and regeneration!
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Yes.
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So lovely.
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Thanks
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I hear you about the symbolism. Sending love to you, VJ and all those in harm’s way. š
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Thanks!
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Beautiful
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Thanks
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Youāre welcome š»š»š»
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