Late Summer Light
Late Summer Light My Delight I try to stay on Earth but my soul takes flight. And on to the new light of Fall. Happy Equinox to all. Continue reading Late Summer Light
Category: Flowers
Zinnias on the Times
Zinnias on the Times Sweet little Rhymes Blending pretty hues With the old news… Continue reading Zinnias on the Times
The Dog Days Derby
Jenny looks at her friends with an expression of utter disbelief. “Oh My God!” She says. “I can’t believe I missed it.” “You missed it?” Asks her friend Julie, incredulously. “She missed it.” Deadpans Jane. Jenny looks from one face to the other and grimaces, the right side of her mouth curling, lending her a pained expression. “So.” She says, “I gotta know. Just tell … Continue reading The Dog Days Derby
Caterpillar Zen
A birthday message for my sister Margaret…. Sometimes we are a caterpillar Our beauty rather dear And we’re sorta hard to see. Sometimes we are a butterfly Our beauty is more clear We’re pretty and we’re free. Of course there are those times when it seems we’re just a blur. Or the focus is on weeds, our selfish needs demur. No matter who you are … Continue reading Caterpillar Zen
Bee Balm and Hummingbird
Hummingbird – Connoisseur of Excellent Nectar with Bee Balm – Gold Medal Beauty Queen and Fine Dining Experience. Continue reading Bee Balm and Hummingbird
Home
A lucky guy goes on a trip To exotic scenes, his mind may flip But lucky for him, though he got to roam This lucky guy got to come home. And luckier still, it is truly the case That his lucky home is a wonderful place But luckiest of all, he loves to weed For the gardens right now, that’s what they need. It is … Continue reading Home
The Independence Day Dash – The Race
It’s finally time to race. The parties are over, the hype is blown out, and the betting windows are closing. The flowers are in the gate. CHACONG! They are off. We are underway here at the Independence Day Dash. Bee Balm establishes herself in the lead. Gloriosa Daisy is caught in the pack. C’mon Gloriosa. This is a DASH, dude! There is no time to … Continue reading The Independence Day Dash – The Race
The Independence Day Dash – Traditions
Welcome back to the Independence Day Dash. Things are heating up here in the gardens. The fans have arrived and everyone is briefed on the security protocol. Now, before we start racing, we should check in on the fun. Here at the Independence Day Dash we love to celebrate traditions. You know how it is – events like this are always steeped in tradition. The … Continue reading The Independence Day Dash – Traditions
The Independence Day Dash – Security
Greetings race fans. In accordance with the rules of the post-9/11 world, we must inform you of our security protocol. For this, we introduce the Director of Security at Jim’s Garden, Ms. Little Kitty. “Thank you.” Says Little Kitty “The rules are simple – Don’t Screw Up!” “I am watching you.” “Even if you can’t see me, I am watching you.” “Even when I appear … Continue reading The Independence Day Dash – Security
The Independence Day Dash – The Fans
Welcome back, race fans. Here we are at the Independence Day Dash. The fans are flying in from all over. As with all great sporting events, this race could never happen without the fans. It looks like Gloriosa Daisy is pretty popular with the Painted Lady Butterflies. And Forget-Me-Not appears to have caught the attention of the Cabbage Whites. Bumblebee, always the savvy gambler, is … Continue reading The Independence Day Dash – The Fans
In Jim's Garden 