To put our toes in the ocean. To twist our bare feet down into warm sand and let it get, all grainy, between our toes. To go to sleep at night listening to the very soul of the natural world, the rhythm of the waves beneath the moon.

This is a picture of a vaction long past. That’s one of my sweet boys on the right and his sweet little cousin on the left. They are but 10 days apart in age.
I’ll be away for about three days. My sweet husband is staying behind to work. He’s so kind to wish us a good time. He loves the beach. (I promise he’s got a nice vacation to look forward to soon.)
From the garden today…

The new growth on the sweet potato vine caught my eye as Peter Pan.

Bright, or what?!

“To create a little flower is the labour of ages.”
William Blake, English Writer and Artist, 1757-1827

“Flowers are lovely;
love is flower-like.”
Samuel Taylor Coleridge, English Poet, 1772-1834

“Chide me not, laborious band!
For the idle flowers I brought;
Every aster in my hand
Goes home loaded with a thought.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson, American Writer, 1803-1882

I love the bright petals on this geranium.

I believe this is some kind of hen-and-chicks (Echeveria). I was a bit surprised to see that it is going to bloom.
I shall see you when I return. I hope for safe travels. I’ll take plenty of pictures.
Lynn


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8 responses so far ↓
1 ivy (michele) // Jul 1, 2008 at 6:10 am
Have a nice time at the beach- you deserve a nice little getaway!
I will really miss reading you! But, know you’ll be back with a lot of good things!
The picture of your son and his cousin was well snapped! Gosh, you were a good photographer even then!
Happy Fourth of July!
Your Pal, Michele
2 Sandra // Jul 1, 2008 at 6:33 am
Wishing you a wonderful time….a beach vacation sounds fantastic! Oh, and I see Peter Pan too…..great one!
3 Sheri // Jul 1, 2008 at 7:32 am
Have a great time! We are heading out this week without Hubby also (hard to do!)
4 Mary // Jul 1, 2008 at 8:30 am
Oh do have a fabulous time Lynn - dip your toes for me and wave ACROSS THE POND to my lovely England please!!
I’m going to be in your town Thurs. visiting the antiques shops - hear one of my favorites is closing come Aug., what a shame!!!
Hope to catch up with you soon.
Have fun and don’t get sunburned!!
Hugs - Mary.
5 Mary // Jul 1, 2008 at 8:33 am
………..yes, we did it again - thinking alike - see my ‘beachy’ post today?
I’ll miss you.
6 Robin // Jul 3, 2008 at 2:12 pm
The beach photo is adorable! I love all the blossoms you have…you have a really neat garden…you always have something to show me when I come over!
I hope you have a Happy 4th!
hugs,
Robin
7 Deborah // Jul 3, 2008 at 6:42 pm
Enjoy your time away and stay safe!
Love the flowers and the quotes!
Hugs,
Deborah
8 admin // Jul 4, 2008 at 8:42 am
Thank you, thank you, everyone.
We are home safe and sound. Thank goodness!
Lynn
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