6 posts tagged “flowers”
I am really loving the forest nature of the yard. I can't believe how long the Trilliums have lasted and the number of Jack in the Pulpits that hide just off the path to the house.
Here are a few of the things that have made my days better recently...
- Last Saturday was the anniversary of my bone marrow transplant. It was great to be around family and friends (like Eric).
- Of course, this leads me to the incredible appreciation I have for my UK donor. Without her I would not be enjoying ANYTHING. Believe me, I have a firm grasp on my own mortality and truly, madly, deeply, appreciate this time I have.
- Today we had an incredible storm. It was an epic display of nature's power and the sky was alive with booming thunder and broad bolts of lightning. It went on for ages and had the old dog and I quite excited, probably for different reasons.
- The pleasures of those little patches of garden continue. Most of us have planted something and forgotten about it. These can be wonderful surprises like my crocusmia lucifer.
- Stories I have recently received about Akron and Cleveland. OK, they're not Mubai or Vienna but it nice to read the impressions of an old friend. Thanks Peter.
- Getting a call tonight from an Aunt and Uncle and just touching base.
These may not sound like much but they're grand things to me.
Here are a few of the things that have made my days better recently...
- Having special visitors (Thanks C. and J.!!) who traveled here from the Emirates.
- Local neighbor's gardens and ponds.
- The great wildlife we've seen this Spring.
- Great plants all around.
- Strawberries. I finally could really taste a strawberry. It was fantastic. This also indicates my tastebuds have, indeed, continued to recover - to my surprise ...
- Terrific weather when we really needed it.
- Books I've been trying to read - will post more soon ...
- My upcoming visit from Eric.
- and Friends and Neighbors. I was AWOL from Vox what with guests and everything. Thanks for your notes - You know who you are!
Update
A few years have gone by since I've had roses. I thought I'd do some as part of my general "back in the garden" physical activity plan. Here are my first blooms. I am not sure what white roses are supposed to represent. I just love their delicacy. It's the little things ...
It's been quite the strange Spring. Heat followed by snow but all that seems to be behind us now.
Having missed the season of renewal last year, it's the little things I am really enjoying.
Tonight it was baked asparagus and chops on the Q. This was follwed by a little walk out back in the woods. There they were! The Trilliums are out. Jack in the Pulpits are soon to follow. Spring is here!
