Thorny Matters and a Happy Update | Photos
by Elouise
Maybe I’m crazy to put these two things together, but they are what they are! In a nutshell, it’s all about Longwood Gardens and what’s happening these days.
Yes, we celebrated our 52nd wedding anniversary at Longwood Gardens! See D’s gorgeous shot above? Evidence that thorny isn’t always ugly. Even though marriage is sometimes like picking a rose and getting the thorns.
Then there are those flowers you just have to wonder about. Why there? And what’s all that fluffy stuff? I don’t have a clue. Do you?
It feels like I’ve been thinking forever about putting some of my favorite blog posts into an ebook or something like that. Sometimes I feel like a snail that isn’t going anywhere. But here’s evidence that if I wait long enough, the beauty, form and shape might suddenly come clear–in a burst of sunlight in the late afternoon. Yes, it’s a Mexican Century Plant. Can you see the beautiful patterns on the back of the sword-leaves?
On another bright note, sometime over the last weekend, I passed two markers: 1000 posts and 1000 followers! I’ve decided that calls for at least two more walks in the meadow. One right here with you so I can show off more of D’s gorgeous photos from Monday’s visit, and another visit to Longwood before we lose this early fall weather. Here’s the only thorny thistle photo I could find from Monday’s meadow walk.
And here are a few last thorny/spiny beauties from inside the Conservatory.
With many thanks for your visits, likes and dislikes, comments, questions and generosity of time. I never guessed I’d love writing so much. Weird, because as an academic I’ve written all my life. But never like this–from my heart to your hearts, as truthfully as I’m able.
Elouise ♥
© Elouise Renich Fraser, 14 September 2017
Photos taken by DAFraser at Longwood Gardens, 11 September 2017
Response to WordPress Daily Prompt: Thorny
Lovely photos. I can feel the warmth in the light. 🙂
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Thanks, Fran! 🙂
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We always enjoyed Longwood Gardens! Happy Anniversary!
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Thanks, David! It’s one of the best medicines I’ve ever taken–along with a daily walk outdoors. 😊
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Thought of Job 12:7-10 when I read this, dear Elouise. Happy anniversary to you and D! Love you both.
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heart to heart, thanks for taking us along on your stroll and the view of D’s phenomenal images too. Yay to 1k and 1k too ❤ you deserve them all ❤
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Such pretty photos!
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Thanks! I’ll pass your comment on to D. 🙂
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I like plants, trouble is I can’t tell the difference between what are weeds, and what are not, I’ve spoken my admiration of some plants to the War Office only to be told that they are noxious weeds.So now I keep quiet rather than open my mouth and portray my ignorance.
And she stays well clear of me in my kitchen 👿 😀
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I think weeds are lost plants looking for someone to love them. 🍀🌿☘️🌾🐝🦋
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Well thats a nice thing to say about weeds,
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