My mother liked flowers, my father thought they were expensive and died anyway. I loathed the plastic and later silk flowers that my mother and grandmother had around. When my mother died, there were no flowers. The first time I went grocery shopping after mom died, I picked up fresh cut flowers. I have kept fresh flowers in the house pretty much all the time since then. I like them, why shouldn't I? Yes they fade away and wilt, but so do people.
Stop and smell the roses today.
I love flowers too. My favorites are carnations. They smell great and last long in a vase.
ReplyDeleteWe should have around the things (and people) we love.
DeleteI second deedles. I cannot be around highly scented flowers (like gardenias) due to allergies. so unscented pretty colored blossoms are my best bet.
ReplyDeleteI was surprised recently by the smell of petunias, reminded me of my grandmother's front porch.
DeleteI, too, love flowers. We didn't have them in the house because... the cats and vases. But we do try to grow flowering plants on the terrace. And in this climate, there's something blooming most of the year.
ReplyDeleteI have had cactus die from neglect, I don't think I am allowed to buy plants anymore.
DeleteYellow roses are my favorite.
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