Rainy Days and Sundays

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My fascination with flowers is probably the worst kept secret. There is just something about them, their voices heard, like a soft whisper in my head. Oh, my lovely blooms, how do I love thee?

Oh, do I dare reach out? Enough to touch your soul? Fill it with sunshine, then let it go, let it go.

Oh, even the sunshine is waiting, in hiding, to burst out loud, enlightening the leaves on the trees and the flowers beneath my feet. I had that familiar certainty that life was waiting for summer to come back, to begin living again. I can see it, if I close my eyes.

I know I am but summer to your heart, and not the full four seasons of the year –Edna St. Vincent Millay

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Oh, the allure of all things lovely.

“She cast her fragrance and her radiance over me. I ought never to have run away from her... I ought to have guessed all the affection that lay behind her poor little stratagems. Flowers are so inconsistent! But I was too young to know how to love her.”

― Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince


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We grow wild, running in the sun. Cast your shadow and keep company with the shine of the day.


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I think I need a carefree, fun kind of day. Didn't you ever just want to run up to a stranger on the street and say "YOU'RE IT!!" and then run away?

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Raise your hand and confess! You know you wanted to!


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Today is brought to you by #BeautifulSunday by @Ace108 where you show off how you spend your day and also #SublimeSunday by @c0ff33a where any random post will do. Oh, you know I love my @c0ff33a and he loves eclectic. A match made in heaven.

And, of course, we must have a flower, always...to color my world. I dedicate this picture to #SundayPurple for the #ColorChallenge by @Kalemandra. Nobody colors like she does.


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Everyone has something in their life to be grateful for, but all too often we get caught up and center on the things that are wrong with them.

Delicate purple flowers nod their head, most times in synchronization because of their attachment to each other. They not only live in harmony, but it is also the only way that they are more powerful in their statement. They are best together. Alone, they are just another pretty flower, but the impact is gone. I think about their perfect-ness and beauty and have to allow myself the thought:

What is something totally wonderful in my life? What can I do to make my day amazing?

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Today I woke to the sound of rain beating against the windows. Dashing my plans, I looked for other things I wanted to do, but, decided it was a day to rearrange furniture instead. Oh, the need to start anew overrode the fun in me. But, there will always be another day, another day. So, while I am moving some living room furniture around, I will bring you a few more words and verses.




Behind those beautiful flowers, after the day is done, the air – it fills with quiet, my heart beat clearly slow. Oh, the beauty behind the flowers, it’s not in what you see. It’s those thousand tears that have fallen, the light beyond what's seen.


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Follow your passion they said. Follow your dream they said. Think how wonderful it will be. Just imagine.

Up close and personal is how I like to look at things. It truly gives a different perspective on things and sometimes changes how I see life.

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Opening a drawer to a desk, I came upon a treasure found in my purse: A paid lunch receipt from an unknown person. The random act rekindled in my heart, more than a year later. Wherever you are, you kind and thoughtful somebody, I think often of the acts of kindness bestowed upon me.


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Oh, the love of a girl and her horse. Let a horse whisper in your ear and breathe on your heart. You will never regret it.

"All horses deserve at one point in their lives to be loved by a little girl."

This picture is dedicated to #MonochromeMonday with @Old-Guy-Photos. Time to put them up!


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Reflections: I think I am exactly where I need to be in life right now. Every one of my experiences, good and bad, are responsible for having led me to this place… this place I call home in my heart.

“As in water - face reflects face, so the heart of man reflects man.” Proverbs 27:19


Electic and true, from me to you. And just like that, these musings are done. I want to thank @ace108, @c0ff33a, and @old-guy-photos for hosting these challenges and just so you know, while we were musing our day away, the rain, the rain, it went away. I can guarantee that there is still a little sunshine to finish the day. Have a most fabulous day!



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Thank you for visiting my post 💖 Because of you, I come back to post again and again, I am encouraged by you, for the time you take to visit, comment or even upvote. For all of these reasons, I am eternally grateful. Don't ever forget what a wonderful world we live in, people. Some days, it is not as easy to see, how wonderful it really is. Kindness counts. Wherever you go, whatever you do.

they set my aunts house on fire
i cried the way women on tv do
folding at the middle
like a five pound note.
i called the boy who use to love me
tried to ‘okay’ my voice
i said hello
he said warsan, what’s wrong, what’s happened?

i’ve been praying,
and these are what my prayers look like;
dear god
i come from two countries
one is thirsty
the other is on fire
both need water.

later that night
i held an atlas in my lap
ran my fingers across the whole world
and whispered,
"where does it hurt?"
it answered,

"everywhere"
"everywhere"
"everywhere"

warsan shire



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You live flowers WOW that was a well kept secret NOT lol
What a delightful post
Good morning and have a great week

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LOL You think not? :)

Thank you so much @tattoodjay! Much appreciated and I hope you have a great week too!

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Flowers definitely make us cheerful, help wash away tears of sorrow, reminders of those gone before, not wishing you to dwell to long feeling down-hearten.

A Flowers life is short, stark reminder to us to stop and enjoy everything around us in a more positive light.

Always a cheerful message to brighten up ones day, thank you Denise!

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Thank you so much, Joan! I feel the same way about you, each and every message of yours is a reminder to me of just how kind and thoughtful you are!

Thank you. Thank you so much! Have a great week!

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So many lovely flowers...makes my heart ache for the springtime.

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Oh, isn' t that the truth! I long for the gentle new beginnings of Spring. You are so right! Thank you for all those wonderful tokens!

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...and you capture your fascination with so much passion!

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Oh, you are way too kind. Thank you, lovely. I hope you are having a wonderful week!

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Just honest! And I am thank you! Has been a super week so far, thank you!

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I feel so loved by the bug! Thank you so much and I truly appreciate it!

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Buen inicio de semana para mi viendo estas lindas y coloridas imagenes,que pase buen dia,saludos y un abrazo

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¡Gracias! Me gusta comenzar mi semana con una nota positiva. Eso hace que el resto sea más fácil, creo. Espero que tengas una buena semana y que Dios siempre te bendiga a ti y a tu familia.

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Just beautiful. I like these themes, beautiful Sunday, sublime Sunday. I will try to contribute, time permitting. Your photos are really amazing, what camera are you using?

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Thank you! I love them too! I call it eclectic Sunday! LOL It seems mine are always ramblers on Sunday. I am never on topic!

Hi @starjewel! I hope you are having a great week!

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hola bella flor jaja
creo que la margarita es mi favorita bella y humilde
besos y feliz semana

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Jaja! Eres muy dulce! Creo que las margaritas son mis favoritas también. ¡Siempre son tan felices y llenos de color! ¡Espero que tengas una buena semana! ¡Te quiero! Mwah!

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Beautiful botanical photos

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Thank you, my lovely friend. You always say the kindest things!

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I only say what I believe is true. Thanks for the tip.

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Oh great shots in this one. Do you know I love reflections? I should start up tag dedicated to them!

BTW I really enjoy rainy days although I hated them as a kid!

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Oh, I surely did! Who doesn't love reflections! Almost as good as shadows! That might be another wonderful tag to start up. Because you can never have too many tags!

I like rainy days and we just don't seem to get enough of them. Thanks for stopping by and saying hello, leaving your words behind.

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Oh well I have lots of them, and I am always happy to share...

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I believe flowers are God's gift to give joy and peace to all those that want to embrace it ;) Thanks for this lovely post

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Thank you! I must admit, I do believe you may be right. The are a most wonderful gift from God.

Thank you for stopping by and for leaving your words behind.

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Thank you so much for the generous upvote! It is very much appreciated!

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Beautiful flowers, beautiful story. I fell at the foot of the picture of the girl kissing the horse. It is a really beautiful photo!
I like roses, I take care of them daily and I let their fragrance fill me and elevate me to places where few are allowed to arrive.
It is a publication that blew my imagination to the world where all things are possible.
Thanks for sharing @dswigle

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Thank you for such a thoughtful and most beautiful comment @oneray. Your words will carry me through this day. Thank you for taking the time to say hello and leaving those words behind.

Hav a most wonderful day!

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Congratulations @dswigle!
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Thank you so much for the mention in the #Steem-Hit-Parade @Arcange! It is always an honor to be showcased there! I appreciate the time and effort you put into this event and all you do on the platform to make it a better place.

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You made me smile just with the first sentence: "My fascination with flowers is probably the worst kept secret." Everyone who knows you knows that that sentence is sooooooo true! Hahaha! 😂

I love your musings, and the stories in between musings, especially the paid lunch, and oh! the little girl kissing her horse too! 😍😍😍

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Haha! A very bad secret indeed! Hi, Ging! Thank you so much and sorry I am so late in replying back to you!

Thank you for such a sweet comment and I hope you are having a great day! The picture is my daughter kissing her horse. His name in Henry. Henry Hoodini. He is such an escape artist! :)

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Awwww, your daughter is sooooo sweet. I just know that she inherits your heart with the love for horses! Like mother, like daughter. ❤👩‍👧❤

Please, you need not apologize for replying late, Denise. It's OK. It's totally fine. With the time difference, and the busy schedule, and the unforeseen circumstances.. sigh Oftentimes I am caught up with it, so I understand your sitch. 😉 No worries.

My day went well. Real life errands took over today so I didn't find time to post. Hehehe. 😊 Hope you are having a fine Sunday as well. Take care my dear @dswigle. ❤

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Beautiful yellow flower, always there to brighten the day!

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Thank you, my friend! I applaud the fact that you get to all your posts like you do! I am always running to catch up!

Have a great day! Mwah!

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