Stormy weather; we’ve had a rainy week in Madison. Yesterday afternoon, a poppy opened despite the drizzle. Today we have the first sunny day all week. I feel the sun rays through the window as I write and it feels great.
I am taking 10 days off starting tomorrow. A family funeral calls me away, for a relative on my mom’s side of the family. He lived a full life, has three wonderful adult children and nine beautiful grandchildren. But I will miss him. I’m working on a poem to read at the funeral. I hope I finish in time.
Have a good first week of June! See you on June 8th.
¡Olé! –Rebecca
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I’m sorry to hear your news Rebecca. Wishing you all the right words for your poem. See you when you get back!
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Thank you for your well-wishes and encouragement for the poem. See you in June.
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All the best with your poem. May you all find comfort in each other ❤
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Thanks, very kind messages.
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Sorry for your loss, Rebecca. I do love poppies and this one is a beauty, especially with the raindrops. We had some in our garden in Ohio many years ago and I miss them. I’m still in Illinois and we had rain and clouds all day yesterday as well.
janet
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Thanks, Janet. What color was the poppy in Ohio?
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Same color as yours.
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Beautiful poppies 😀 😀
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Thanks, Cee. I realized this week; I love flowers, why not join Cee’s flower of the day! Thanks for hosting.
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What a lovely thing to do, to write a poem for your dead relative. I’m sure your family will appreciate it, and I hope that writing it brings you solace. Lovely poppies – thanks.
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Thanks, Margaret. It is a tradition for me; my way of saying goodbye.
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Long may it continue – though infrequently, I hope.
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What a stunning poppy! I’m in the process of saying goodbye to someone special too. Take good care, Rebecca.
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Thanks, Jo. Glad you like the poppy. Is it someone close to you?
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A neighbour and very good friend for all the years we’ve come to the Algarve. Hope your weekend goes well.
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My condolences, Rebecca. I am sure you will find your words of tribute and they will be meaningful and beautiful. Safe travels. Gorgeous flower. 🧡
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Thank you, Michele. I think one more session with the poem and I can pull the ideas together.
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Sorry to read of your sad news – condolences to you and your family.
Beautiful photo of the poppy – I’m trying to grow some also but not sure if they will push up. I planted a few black poppies.
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See you on the 8th R! Take good care! Willmiss your presence!
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Thanks, Carol Anne. Have a great week! xo R
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Condolences, Rebecca. Hope it is a bonding time with the family.
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Thank you, Ju-Lyn! It will be good to have extended family time after such isolation.
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