We have had some quality time, just Totti and me – and the camera.
Away from the energetic Milo and away from home
Heading for the forest in the early morning
A day of promise
A day of joy and happiness for the two of us
And the little things…
that really matters
This year my Amazon lily has got 6 stems with 5-7 flowers on each one of them.
I fell in love with this flower at first sight – when I was in my twenties.
I bought a bulb in the 1980’s when we had a very good plant shop in the nearest town – where I worked then.
I have always loved flowers, and very seldom fail with new ones – I am always well prepared. But the Amazon lily – no. The first bulb did not ever come up above the soil.
The second one did. But only never to set flowers. Then I got an upcoming pot plant from an old collegue of mine. Or in fact, from his wife. He grows orchids and she loves plants too –
On their porch she had 5-6 Amazon plants – and she gave away one of them to me. With a piece of good advice…
Let them stand outdoors during summer – and they will shoot flowers.
They did, already the first year.
Now they stand out there from May to September – and they grow marvelously beautiful flowers – with scent like a dream.
They stand below the grapes – getting ready now to eat. They really match – the grapes and the Amazon lily. In outdoors beauty. And eating – with eyes as well.
Lonely houses have always fascinated me, but maybe you too have noticed, that some people have a downright obsession with them…?
A lonely house can have a very picturesque location…
– maybe not that easily accessible…
And, at a closer look, you might find it is only an old boat shed…
…or maybe a lonely barn. On the other hand – I could live in one of those as well.
Some newer loners enjoy spectacular seascape views…
…while others stand dilapidated, slowly falling apart.
And then, there are the abandoned houses just looking – eerie…
…while others, at the end of the road, see new guests arriving every year.
Where do you stand in this? Do you believe they are lonely, desolate, forlorn, solitary – or what word would you use? Is a house ”alive” in some ways? Could they hide/have memories? Do you ask yourself questions like: I wonder who once lived here? And, what did their lives look like? Why did they leave?
Are you constantly photographing them…or would never dream of doing it?
I find them enigmatic.
Some cool autumn days at our summerhouse – Much is in progress…and nature is slowing down. Totti is adjusting to having Milo around, but as you can see he has also found out how to effectively get away from him…one of his favorite solutions is to jump into the car cage again. Milo cannot reach him there – yet.
Autumn is coming – the crispness of the air, the clear skies and the colours of the trees.
Our little fishing village is preparing for the next season – boats on shore and summer guests gone. Silent mornings, only the swallows’ swift wings dipping in the water.
He is growing so fast…too fast, just like little children do.
Everyday moments – maybe it is easy to forget how important they are, because (I) we seldom succeed in living as mindful as we should… Thank you, Amy, for the opportunity of highlighting some of those precious moments.
Everyday I have to care for my best friends, Totti and Milo. Following their lives is a gift.
Even if I see to their daily needs, sometimes a professional grooming is necessary – especially if you want to win next competition!
Not yet….are they best friends, but it is coming. Milo is slowly learning what he can do… or not…Totti has an angel’s patience – he is really too kind and considerate for his own good.
So, I try to walk Totti alone, just him and me, once a day. Picking berries, finding wild animals – and apple trees – in the forest and meadows.
Some days we go to our summer house, or just to the sea, to relax, and only – exist…
…which is so important…Life is short – someone will soon grow out of those sandals.
Taking a boat to one of the small islands in the archipelago is always a treat.
Driving home to our ordinary house again, the farmers are usually busy in the fields, but this year there is not much left to harvest. The drought has taken its toll.
Every month – not every day – we usually visit some interesting exhibitions. It could be about almost anything. Here a fashion and theater theme by designer Camilla Thulin.
This summer there was no rain – but all the other summers there usually are everyday moments with umbrellas!
During summer, spring or autumn – or all of them – we sometimes get a bit tired of everyday life, and decide to hop on the train/ferry to our neighbor country, Denmark.
Somehow I love train stations…
…and ferries. Some guys are very, very tired of the everyday thing…but there is always room for a ferry feet stretching!
Strolling the streets of Copenhagen is always a treat. To us, Denmark means good food, fantastic exhibitions, lovely people and yellow houses with cosy corners!
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Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Week 4 Photo – black and white, mirror, air plane, power lines, etc.
Some years ago I remember walking into a hotel – where I never got any longer than to the lobby…because of all the mirrors and chandeliers. Here it is again!
Country roads
…and the farmers’ never ending work
Fading flowers and ripening blackberries
So, I am heading north for some days – to leave the heat behind
I will be in touch – have a great weekend all!
Tonight I went out to search for flowers in the nearest marshland.
And what joy to find they are still there!
Even by the road some have survived –
In the stillness of the late evening
– I rejoice in their presence
Thinking about reality and truth…
This is what my garden looks like today. Everything is dried out, and a single survivor is standing there, in the middle of what once was a lawn. A sweet Marguerite.
Then, if I look closely, I might find some more survivors – in the flowerbed at the back of the house, and of course I have tried to save some of my outdoor plants – the Tejas lilies and some begonias are coming now. Everything develops very fast though, in less than a week, they come – and go.
My most faithful friends are the Lavender and the Buddleias. I water them every day, and the wine as well. So – this small part of my garden, about 4 x 2,5 meters – is this the true picture of our summer 2018? No, but sometimes we can choose our own truth. I believe some people always do, but I prefer honesty and trying to show different angles or both sides. Life is never only going one way, and I think that is a good thing.
Leya 
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