I walked into Sue Lamberti’s Cambridge Flower Shop, which I have come to love—I often stop in to say hello—and made a beeline for some beautiful purple tulips.
I was going to buy a couple to photograph, but Linda, who works there, (forgive me if I got the name wrong) told me they had outgrown their sell time and I should take them for free.
That was a sweet way to start the day. I brought them hope, and they blossomed just as I got in the door. Thanks once more, Sue, for your flowers shop and your friendship.
I had a beautiful time photographing the tulips from different angles, thus the Flower Art of today. Maria says they’ll die in a day or two, and that’s why they can’t be sold. But they are just right for me, and I’ll see them out to the end with grace and dignity.
As has been the case lately, I’ve been busy today, eager to start a new book and spend some time talking to Maria. Today was my first day on Ozemptic, the very controversial and in-demand diabetes and weight loss pills (get ready for misspellings of that! I can’t wait to make the tight-asses crazy) The medicine names make no sense to me.)
We’ll see what the hype is all about. I’ll share what happens and how it compares to or contrasts with what everyone told me would happen.
I feel strong and content, with visions of happiness flowing through my head. As usual, I’m signing off after this post; tomorrow is an open day for Zoom in the morning with my valued friends and eight blog readers.
Otherwise, I can’t wait to see what the day brings me; I’m waiting with arms wide. Happiness, like beauty and suffering, is a choice. The food pantry work has added meaning and dimention to my life. It feels very good, and I’m touched by it’s success.
I don’t know what this beautiful little flower is; I love the color.
The tulips that found a home with me during their last days.
Tulips are saying good night.
Today, the soul came out to say goodbye.
The white rose of purity. Compassion and love.
the tulips, even if dying, are beautiful subjects to photograph! that one red flower with the purple center (you have posted this one a few times)……I believe is an Anemone…….but I’m not sure…….it is spectacular! I hope one of your other readers will ID it clearly…… just for my interest only LOL!
Susan M
It is definitely an anemone….my favorite. they also come in purples, pinks, and whites. Most of them are grown in Rhinebeck N.Y. Or Holland. But these are probably from Rhinebeck…I live nearby. They are long lasting, and arrange themselves quite nicely in a vase. I swear, they move around.
Thank you Lynda!
Susan M
Your pictures of the tulips have changed how I think, they are in their final stage of flowering, not so much “dying”. That’s a huge change of headset for me Jon as it extends out to the whole floral kingdom.
Nice..but it also means they’ll die soon, that’s why she won’t sell them, yes?
I think the red flower at top is a poppy.
no poppies yet
All of these flowers photos are beautiful in their own special way, but to me the red and blue Anemone is the most striking. Perhaps that’s because I’ve never seen one before. I love waking up to your’s and Maria’s blogs every morning. They guarantee I wake up on the right side of the bed. Thank you for all you do to make this sometimes angry and weary world a better and brighter place. And no I haven’t posted a similar comment.
Anne S
I agree with Susan and Lynda, I believe that red flower is an anemone. They come in all sorts of colors and are fairly easy to grow.
Yes the red blue flower is an anemone..
All of these flowers photos are beautiful in their own special way, but to me the red and blue Anemone is the most striking. Perhaps that’s because I’ve never seen one before. I love waking up to your’s and Maria’s blogs every morning. They guarantee I wake up on the right side of the bed. Thank you for all you do to make this sometimes angry and weary world a better and brighter place.
Anne S.
All of these flowers photos are beautiful in their own special way, but to me the red and blue Anemone is the most striking. Perhaps that’s because I’ve never seen one before. I love waking up to your’s and Maria’s blogs every morning. They guarantee I wake up on the right side of the bed. Thank you for all you do to make this sometimes angry and weary world a better and brighter place. And no I haven’t posted a similar comment.
Anne S