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Friendly Friday – Photo Walk

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Friendly Friday

Last week I enjoyed a stroll with Viveka (Myguiltypleasures) in Copenhagen Botanical Gardens. Here are some treats from a lovely day. And – now I will be off my computer for some days – wishing you all a great week, and see you again next Wednesday!

 

 

 

 

Macro Monday – Wood Anemones

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Already in March, they are here – far too soon this year…

but so longed for

As I walk through the forest, they fill my heart with joy

Lens – Artists Challenge #40 – Something Different

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Our host this week is Tina. She asks us for… Something Different. I give you – my Magnolia tree in April.

 

I must have flowers, always, and always.

– Claude Monet

Magnolia is a large genus of about 210 flowering plant species of the family Magnoliaceae. It is named after French botanist Pierre Magnol.

The name Magnolia first appeared in 1703, for a flowering tree from the island of Martinique. Magnolias are native to both Asia and the Americas.

Magnolias symbolized dignity and nobility. In ancient China, magnolias were thought to be the perfect symbols of womanly beauty and gentleness.

Magnolia is a very ancient genus, appearing before bees did. It is believed that the flowers have evolved to encourage pollination by beetles.

The Magnolia flowers last only for a couple of days – but what magnificent days!

 

Thank you, Tina, for another lovely challenge!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday Thoughts – Looking Back

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Do you sometimes look back and remember what happened the same month the year before? I seldom do…but thought I would try it today, as Totti’s birthday is approaching, and our wedding anniversary as well. But let’s start off with the strawberry tents – and a sculpture. Last week I saw the tents were up again – how I long for those strawberries!

In the header you see the last spell of snow on March 8,  2018. Not much this year so far.

Then, I had the privilege of meeting the world’s oldest blogger – Dagny, 106 years old. She was hit by a car this winter, but is still going strong… after a short hospital visit.

Totti turned 10 and my husband and I celebrated 40 years of marriage.

 

A memorable month – I wonder what will come out of March 2019? Milo is a new family member, and Totti will turn 11…Do you think summing up sometimes is a good thing?

Why or why not?

 

Friendly Friday: Dreamy

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Snow asks us to feel Dreamy this Friendly Friday. To me, mountains are irresistible, they hold my dreams of faraway countries and endless, secret paths beyond every peak.

And then…lying on my back in the grass, looking at the summer clouds. As a child I used to imagine and fantasize around their figures and shapes. A lovely way of dreaming.