stop and smell the peonies
The interior of my head is a rather scrambled mess right now. There is no more room for any more information. My brain, if mapped, would be a topography of swirling details. Imminent graduation. Imminent wedding. On-going job hunting in the midst of catering work. Daily apartment hunting. Looming move to another city. I’d jump ship but the islands just aren’t appearing. Instead, I keep pushing forward, uncertainty and all, with the reassurance that relief sometimes appears in the most unassuming ways. Today, the scent of peonies in my kitchen softens the tension I feel. I’m thinking that when this kitchen is turned upside down and filled with moving boxes, I should keep a vase of flowers perched somewhere—anywhere!—as something akin to a life raft …
photos by: bliss {in images}
Sooo pretty, peonies. Yes, you must keep a jar of flowers near.
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I’m thinking that’s a good policy for encountering life in general … Ha! XX
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Jacqueline,
Would you be interested in participating in a blog hop? I appreciate that you are busy, think on it. I have been tagged by a writer (wordsfromanneli) and agreed to post (we post on our own site) the week of the 21st. The person I ask along would be posting the week of the 27th. I could send along my blog hop post for you if you want a template although trust me, my post will be simple!
You have a beautiful blog and you are a lovely writer. Think about and let me know.
Sincerely,
Lynne
x
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I’ve never heard of a blog hop but I’d be interested in checking it out. So sure, send along the details and if I can squeeze it in, I will! Thank you for thinking of me. X
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Hi. Check my blog this evening or tomorrow morning for the format. I will post it. You can also click on the link to the blogger that tagged me- wordsfromanneli.com anneli suggested that I copy the headings/picture and fill them in as I see fit. In your case, you might want to focus on the photography, life’s beautiful moments- which, you always put so eloquently! I will point bloggers to your site so post anything you wish within the next week. Thanks for the joining in the blog “tag!” That is if you do and can fit in something…
Best,
Lynne
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Hi, again. Your site is so beautiful; love the “new look! Is that a word press theme that you are using? I really like the way the page displays with a photo and brief words from each post. To make this “blog hop” simple for yourself, consider just a short post with a pitch for your own site, your site title quote is a perfect “pitch.” Readers will love exploring your posts. If you know of another blogger you could tag, and they agree, consider tagging them. If not, no worries! It’s a bit of work so just do whatever suits your style and time.
Best,
Lynne
aka- “Grace”
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You are amazing, dear J. XOXO SO much on your plate right now with no end in sight, yet you’re finding and creating beauty. Just love that about you. 🙂
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Thank you for your support and loving words, Krista. I can’t tell you how much that means to me right now! XX
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I am so thoroughly enjoying everyone’s photos of peonies. I adore this flower, and I can almost smell it through the screen. My Grandmother always sent me home with an armful. My mother could never get them to bloom in our yard. Now, I think it was just too shady. Great photos! As always.
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The smell is so heady it’s absurd. How lucky for you to have an armful! I love seeing peony photos as well. X
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