Gardening, Nature, photography

2 Blooms or not 2 Blooms?

Best year for our peony shrub in a decade! Due to Nature’s rain and snow? A few sprinkles with the hose? Not sure what makes abundant blooms. Was it too dry past years? Pruning too much in the autumn? Well, in 2023 we are very happy to see it flourishing after the scant two bloom […]

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Afro-Latinos, Art, photography, Spanish Culture and Language

Would a Man Wear Flowers?

Confident masculinity; strong yet gentle. Cuban artist Moník Molinet’s recent photography features men with flowers in their hair. Her Havana Fábrica de Arte exhibit and this theme supports non-violence in relationships. Thanks to Ivette Romero for her excellent reporting on the Caribbean, who brought this important artist to my attention. Molinet’s photos inspired me to […]

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Nature, photography

Color Before the Snow

We saw several little crocus on our walk before the snow. They’re wrapped up in a blanket now. Which color is your favorite?¡Olé! –Rebecca This post is part of Cee’s Flower of the Day, Whatsoever is Lovely by XingfuMama. #FOTD

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Gardening, Nature, photography

Whatsoever is Lovely: Flowers in Pink

I admire flowers in a rainbow of hues. Am I a “pink person” I’ve been asked in all seriousness. Well, pink and purple and blue and green and… How about you? Are you in the pink? Or is green or blue more your style? Check back tomorrow for the March writing challenge poems. ¡Olé! –Rebecca […]

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Gardening, Nature, photography

1st Snowdrop is Back

We wondered if the flower would survive its blanket of snow… Our hearty snowdrops lived. Flowers are powerful symbols of resurrection. Spring brings miracles in Mother Nature. What does spring mean to you? Leave a comment below. Three days left to submit your poem to celebrate women’s history month. Click here for details. ¡Olé! –Rebecca This […]

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Gardening, Nature, photography

Have I Seen Snowdrops in February?

Last Sunday we took a brisk walk around the block after dinner. As we approached our place, I saw a touch of green and white. A snowdrop! In Madison, they bloom in March. The earliest date I have on my calendar for them is March 6, 2020! The photo above was taken February 19. However, […]

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