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
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
In front of the house, down over the hill There’s a whole world all of it’s own. A flower does bloom and the air is still A flower whose name is not known. I know what you think, I should know its name As a million are blooming right here. But I don’t know much, bluster’s my game Nice photos, green thumb and good cheer. … Continue reading The Mystery Flower of the Enchanted Wood
What is it about the middle of May That seems to hold other colors at bay? Most of the flowers out in plain site are colored with shades of purple or white. Now I know you must think I’m a dishonest fellow For you hardly could miss this here one of yellow… But your trust I do beg, my counsel please heed. Seriously Dude! This … Continue reading The Season of Purple and White
When Winter is done and the fiery sun crosses to the Northern Hemisphere We seek out a reason to believe in the season, A Sure-Fire Sign that Spring is here. Bloodroot comes to light Blooming in white Nature’s own ressurection Then the spring beauty And this little cutie We’re headed in the right direction! The daffodils show Catching a glow The quintessential sign of Spring. … Continue reading Sure-Fire Signs of Spring
The young man stumbles into the Doctor’s Office, groping for the back of a chair. He casts a desperate eye towards the Doctor. “Help me,” he groans, leaning against the chair. “Help me, please. I am going crazy.” Doctor Spring leaps to his feet. Ancient yet nimble, Doctor Spring tries to suppress a grin as he thinks to himself, “Great. Madness. My favorite ailment.” Doctor … Continue reading Dr. Spring and the Bluebells
See the pretty tulips Sweet and bright Dancing all together In the soft spring light. Continue reading Sweet and Bright
Stone Bunny and the gang are out in the crisp, cold air as the sun rises on this, the last day of the year. It is quite chilly. They love this kind of morning. Bunny particularly loves the moment when the sun creeps onto her face and begins to warm her. Stone Puppy loves it too. Mary looks around at the gang and smiles. “This … Continue reading Stone Bunny and Her Favorite Flower of the Year
In the curious world of culinary conundrums, there remains the quixotic question of whether it is better to eat FROSTED ZINNIAS fresh… Just as the first rays of sun following the first hard frost kiss the fabulous flower. FRESH and TASTY! The Divine Delicacy. OR, is it preferable to be patient? To wait for the first snow… Then eat the frozen flower with a … Continue reading Frosted Zinnias
The leaves are now down The warmth becomes dear. I gladly recall the fabulous year. Twas a beautiful fall, spring, summer and all. Now we move on With a wink and a cheer. Yes, my friends, it has been a beautiful fall. Stacked upon a lovely spring and a sensational summer. We did it! Six months of great weather strung together in central Indiana, middle … Continue reading The Fabulous Fall
In Jim's Garden 