Here is something quite different from the way this post ends: ‘ Trust in the Lord , … delight in the Lord… commit your way to the Lord… rest in the Lord… stop being angry. For a little while and the wicked shall not be…but the meek shall inherit the earth.’
Psalm 37 : 1- 40 ( This is a good psalm to read I only used the verbs connected to Lord in verses 3-7)
Today I was dead heading the red hot pokers and taking the Burnet away from the petunias where it was casting a shadow. Looking at what was in my hands I felt affection for the shape and beauty of these unwanted stems. Into a tall glass vase they went and here they are.





A bend in the road is not the end of the road unless you fail to take the turn.
Helen Keller
‘Life is not always perfect. Like a road, it has many bends, ups and downs, but that is its beauty.’ Amit Ray Indian scientist and author of compassionate artificial intelligence.
Though the sex to which I belong is considered weak you will nevertheless find me a rock that bends to no wind.
Elizabeth I if you press on the name you will have a simple summary of the life of a woman who meant what she said.
I didn’t know all the above about Elizabeth I but this post has taught me more about the history of this country. Not a bad thing!
Sandy 🙂
The arrangement turned out beautifully, Sandy! Who thought plain old stems would be so pretty. I also read about Elizabeth I, and it was a very interesting article. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you Kellye. My pleasure to share.