The Habit: : opening

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Monday, July 17, 2023

July 8th- A few of my favorite things...

~A lovely day with sunshine for a talk about Stained Glass

~Three churches in Jordan graciously opening their doors for the tour

~Explaining the history and beauty of stained glass using the lovely examples right here in the village

June 19th- A few of my favorite things...

~The umbrella-like shape of crown vetch before it flowers

~The pink tinge of milkweed clusters just before opening

~The orange tips of orange daylily that double a spider's web posts

PS...I needed a break...thank you for understanding my recent hiatus...

now back to the beauty in the ordinary in our lives!

Apr 13th- A few of my favorite things...

~Bright sunshine adding vibrancy to forsythia

~Weeping cherry blossoms opening on the tree

~Getting ready for some history in town this weekend

Apr 12th- A few of my favorite things...

~Daffodils in resplendent full bloom

~Weeping cherry blossoms on the cusp of opening

~A golden sunset to end a beautiful day

June 20th- A few of my favorite things...

~Three cakes to share among friends

~A little boy who has brought so much joy over the last 3 years

~Watching the birthday boy truly enjoy opening his presents this year...the excitement of being 3!

June 9th- A few of my favorite things...

~Tiny red bright buds at the top of a stem with deep green leaves

~The buds incongruously opening up to reveal bright yellow pinwheels

~Pinwheels that open up into the four bright yellow heart-shaped petals with an "X" at the center....The Evening Primrose

May 31st- A few of my favorite things...

~The cupped shaped petals of opening roses 

~The unique shape of columbine blossoms

~The frilly dome shape of peonies in full bloom

Mar 16th- A few of my favorite things...

~Banks that still give a gift for opening a savings account

~A cute piggy bank for future savings

~A step in growing up for one hardworking (and good at saving) girlie!

Sept 29th- A few of my favorite things...

~The excitement of opening a package just for you

~Smaller packages to open within

~The fun of having your own "Dolly Levi" cards to hand out