Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Almost September


Watching you daily
a seed that grew
 beside the deck
almost 9 foot high
and protected from wind.
Finally blooming
and you are not a disappointment.


Year and a half ago
you were a 8 inch plant
and placed by the screen porch
In a short time you had almost covered the screens.

Moved in the Spring to your new home
at the edge of the woods.
Today
the thought surfaced
You like it....


~~Rather than taking obstacles as problems or as unfortunate distractions,
a more useful attitude is to patiently and contentedly learn
the skills and insights that can transform them
into stepping stones along our path~~

Gil Fronsdal
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12 comments:

  1. Hill Top PostAugust 28, 2012 at 5:18 PM

    A great big WOW! Your pictures are FABulous...especially love the sunflower and background, and the butterfly is not bad either!

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  2. One Woman's Journey - a journal being written from Woodhaven - her cottage in the woods.August 28, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    Mary, thank you. I have been afraid the wind would blow it over.
    It is so tall. An hour ago saw the butterfly on it and wondered if I could get a shot - I did :)

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  3. SkyAugust 28, 2012 at 9:58 PM

    ernestine, these are your best photos so far. OUTSTANDING!! you have really outdone yourself with this post! thanks so much for brightening this day with that gorgeous sunflower.

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  4. PienosoleAugust 28, 2012 at 10:40 PM

    Beautiful photos and inspiring words.
    Good day to you!

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  5. the wild magnoliaAugust 29, 2012 at 12:10 AM

    Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous! Love the sunflower. Great pictures.

    What is your camera lens?

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  6. joaredAugust 29, 2012 at 12:54 AM

    The sunflower and butterfly are spectacular -- fortunate you could get the photo! Enjoyed your words.

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  7. TaborAugust 29, 2012 at 5:57 AM

    Sunflowers are joy in a petaled bowl, aren't they? So glad yours is near the porch where you can see it sunny face easily each day. Your yard work is very rewarding I see. I am so happy you are in such a good place at the end of this hot summer.

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  8. BalishaAugust 29, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    I love the sunflower picture.

    Gil Fronsdal's words apply to my life at times.Probably yours too.
    Have a nice day.
    Balisha

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  9. One Woman's Journey - a journal being written from Woodhaven - her cottage in the woods.August 29, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    Sky, Sandy, Pienosole, joared, Tabor, Thank you for commenting :)

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  10. LynnAugust 29, 2012 at 4:42 PM

    ...lovely...

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  11. melSeptember 2, 2012 at 6:31 PM

    Love that quote. Perfect!

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  12. One Woman's Journey - a journal being written from Woodhaven - her cottage in the woods.September 2, 2012 at 7:49 PM

    Lynn and Mel, :)

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