Roses Are Red

Just after the rain

She cradles water with care

Tender are her ways

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I have been enamored  of roses since I was a child.  They always look dainty and elegant. What they don't want to let you know is how how strong they really are.  My dad nursed his roses with tender loving care (along with his begonias).  When it came time to work in the garden in the spring I had my own garden plot in which I was allowed to plant zinnias.  When I was old enough Dad taught me how to prune the roses and then was able to help him. . .I still had the zinnias.  And so my love of roses!

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Thanks be to God!

Cathy

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And the Rains Continue

The grass is green, the flowers are blooming and the weeds are thriving. It won't be long before we have to prune the bushes. . .when the spring rains stop.  Until then we'll enjoy the beauty that they bring.  

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Thanks be to God!!

Cathy

Well, I'm back home from my WordPress adventure.  I guess I’m so used to my home here that it was hard to adapt.  At any rate, I've returned and happy to be here.  Wishing all a grand week!

Budding Spring

Frost warning tonight

The rosebuds prepare to bloom

In spite of our fear

For all their beauty
They always look so fragile
They are truly strong

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Thanks be to God!!

Cathy

Please visit recuerda mi corazon for Haiku My Heart. There is always more beautiful words  there to enchant and encourage!!! 

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Oh, Friday!

Oh, Friday's sadness

Reminds us that our burdens

Are shared by true Love

Hoping all have a glorious Easter!

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Thanks be to God!!

Cathy

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Florence Remembered Part 2

ACADEMIA GALLERY

Michelangelo's David

Academia Gallery or Gallery of the Academy of Florence is one or the museums of Florence.  It's best know as the home of David.  It does have so much more to offer.

There are so many beautiful works of art and sculptures that I could have spent days and days there.

UFFIZI GALLERY

Uffiza Gallery is a prominent art museum located adjacent to the Piazza della Signoria in the center of historic Florence.  After the Medici family died out their art collection was donated to the city of Florence. 

Today the Uffizi is one of the most popular attraction in Florence and one of the most visited in the world.  Another placed where I could have spent MANY MANY hours.

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Thanks be to God!!

Cathy

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