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
Tag: Flower
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
The Independence Day Dash – Dawn
The moon shines softly as dawn breaks on Independence Day. The night bloomer, Evening Primrose, basks in the first light of the morning. The flowers wake up and smell the fresh morning dew. This is the big day. Today we run the Independence Day Dash. The second leg of the storied Triple Crown of Flower Racing. The crowd is not yet here. It is quiet … Continue reading The Independence Day Dash – Dawn
Across the Wire
Welcome back to all the fans of flower racing! Here we are for the final stretch of the Memorial Marathon. As the flowers head through the short chute between turns 3 and 4, the weather settles into solid rain and the race becomes a veritable slogfest. Spiderwort responds well to the rain and holds steady in his leading position. Daylily keeps pace right behind Spiderwort. … Continue reading Across the Wire
Down the Backstretch
Welcome back race fans! Here we are witnessing the Memorial Marathon, the first leg of the Triple Crown – the Greatest Spectacle in Flower Racing! On the morning of the third day of the Marathon the weather breaks fair and the flowers come charging out of turn two, heading down the backstretch. Gloriosa Daisy is showing signs of fatique. Daylilly blooms a magnificent morning bloom, … Continue reading Down the Backstretch
The Triple Crown – In the Gates
The songs have been sung, the bugle has called and the betting windows are open. At this very moment the flowers are parading around the paddock and headed for the gate. Welcome, Ladies and Gentlemen, to this – the first leg of the storied Triple Crown of Flower Racing. We are ready for the Memorial Marathon. Running for several days in the heat of late … Continue reading The Triple Crown – In the Gates
The Whole Story
Me? I’ve never been much of a “one-picture-says-it-all” kind of guy. Not me. Some folks are good at that. But I’m neither concise nor precise. I prefer to employ a bunch of pictures to tell a story, along with a bit of verse. Or some fanciful tale. But this picture…… even I can see the whole story in it. Enjoy! I hope you have a … Continue reading The Whole Story
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