...relishing blooming beauties on a recent walk about our little town...

"Flowers have an expression of countenance as much as men or animals. Some seem to smile; some have a sad expression; some are pensive and diffident; others again are plain, honest and upright, like the broad-faced sunflower and the hollyhock." ~Henry Ward Beecher, Star Papers: A Discourse of Flowers

...a man of honor...

Dad...your children miss you every single day...you were an unceasing inspiration...we cherish our memories of life with you...we thank you for setting such a wonderful example of how to live...we love you...

...we don't polish silver any more...

"Remember that very little is needed to make a happy life."

~Marcus Aurelius~

...contentment is all about nesting...

“When I learn something new - and it happens every day - I feel a little more at home in this universe, a little more comfortable in the nest.” Bill Moyers

...tiny bits of history feed my soul...

...it's all about pink hollyhocks and one very red ladybug...

This is the first year hollyhocks have grown in my garden. They have been such a delight and have brought back many childhood memories of making princess dolls with them. The final mosaic features the very last sweet little pink hollyhock...there are not going to be anymore this summer. However, there is an abundance of seeds...so, hopefully there will be many pretty little faces next year...

...always in love with white roses...