This is one of my favourite roses in all the world ... And I have no idea what it is called, but I believe that it is a very old variety. This particular variety of rose blooms once each Summer and, when it does, it flowers stunningly. Here, I’m delighting in it on the terrace … Continue reading Blessed By The Beauty Of An Old Rose
Nature As Art
When we can see the beauty in a flower
This small piece was first 'published' via The White Space at http://www.facebook.com/thewhitespace on 25 January 2015. I copy it here, for anyone who needs to be reminded of beauty, or to receive a hug of understanding in their moment of difficulty. ~ : ~ When we can see the beauty in a flower, it says more about … Continue reading When we can see the beauty in a flower
Mid Winter brightness
Monday morning began with cold, crisp, bright promise and the week has held its positive flow... Friday today and I have managed not to delete anything crucial, have managed to write a few posts on the The Holly Tree Tales, have not managed to add more subjects to the menu line (forgotten how), but there's time to grow … Continue reading Mid Winter brightness
A symbolic sunset?
It was around 5pm this evening that I happened to glance out of a window on the western side of the building, immediately struck by the pink and gold hues across the sky. I rushed to grab my phone, as the camera was elsewhere, and managed to quickly take a couple of photographs, before the … Continue reading A symbolic sunset?
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