A world covered in flowers is not only beautiful but a reassuring constant.
These thoughts formed as I thought about what I did over summer. There were a couple momentous events that I celebrated because birthdays and related plans still happen in pandemics. Most days were quiet. There was a lot of sameness and not much to shout about. I viewed medical appointments as chances to socialize a bit. My trips to the grocery store twice a month held high excitement.
My photos visually reflect what I did last summer whether I puttered about my back yard, paused to take a photo while walking in the neighborhood, or found myself in a favorite nature setting.
Patterns and colors in flowers captivated me this summer.
Everything about this makes me feel happy. The bright vibrant color. The layered petals. The petals slowly unfurling and still emerging from the center. It is a world in itself.
Different color zinnias are similarly mesmerizing.
Floating flower art feels very zen.
Blues and purples are a soothing combination.
These colors remind me of a sunset. I marveled at several of these and found all were slightly different, just like every sunset.
This succulent reminded me of glazed pottery. I’m pretty sure it follows a Fibonacci sequence.
Many of my photos come from Olbrich Gardens in Madison. There are many different lily varieties there. Each type holds a unique symbolic meaning.
Bee balm attracts so much life. Watching its visitors has brought many happy moments to my summer.
Every flower has a story. I am one flower sharing mine.
I've been living well with metastatic breast cancer since 2012. This blog is a place where I can share thoughts and ideas on cancer, how I feel perceptions of cancer must change, and how I am finding a way to live with strength, hope, meaning, resiliency, humor, and hopefully a little wisdom.
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Kristie, your roots run deep. Your earthly anchor defends you from demise be it cold, drought, flood -even fire.
You rise each spring to face the sun. All this for the sake of the blooms who call for another season of celebration. Your be-ing attracts life from within and around you.
You forever welcome the bees to touch upon you for the sake of regeneration. And not even the cold can sway you away from the next season.
For you stand in good soil. Your roots run deep. You, dear Kristie flower, are a perennial.
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Kristie, your roots run deep. Your earthly anchor defends you from demise be it cold, drought, flood -even fire.
You rise each spring to face the sun. All this for the sake of the blooms who call for another season of celebration. Your be-ing attracts life from within and around you.
You forever welcome the bees to touch upon you for the sake of regeneration. And not even the cold can sway you away from the next season.
For you stand in good soil. Your roots run deep. You, dear Kristie flower, are a perennial.
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This made me cry. Thank you for your kind words. Good soil and roots are important. You also are a perennial.❤️
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Kindred spirits.
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What a beautiful way to celebrate the flowers that have brought you joy!
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Thank you! I thought the same thing.🌸
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