143/365 - Peonies from the Garden

Just as Lilacs personified the end of May while I was growing up in Massachusetts, the Peony now personifies the end of May (and my impending birthday on Wednesday).



We have some busy days ahead of us, so I'm taking time now to pick and smell the peonies.

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94/365 - Kissed by the Rain

The flowering trees and shrubs have exploded in color just over the last week. The rhododendron has started to bloom, and today's afternoon shower gave it some moisture to brighten up the flowers.



It's a wonderful time of year, after the cold of winter, to see life blossom again.

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66/365 - Spring Bouquet

The tulips are on sale this week. A great excuse to buy some.



Truthfully, I would have purchased them even if they weren't on sale.

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17/365 - Pretty in Pink

After years of not buying cut flowers "because they will only die in a week", I find myself nowadays considering their beauty a gift to be enjoyed.



And who can resist sunny gerbera daisies during the gloom of winter?

I'd rather have roses on my table than diamonds on my neck.
- Emma Goldman

Where flowers bloom so does hope.
- Lady Bird Johnson

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