I cannot lie, with all the fires and people fleeing for their lives I am a jangled mess of nerves, to calm myself I walked my garden this morning and picked two bountiful bouquets of roses. I feel better outside, alert to our environment, watchful and praying for better days for all in the west.
It appears that you could take photos for years and always find a new beautiful flower each time. You are a true artist, painting with nature's bounty..Love it all especially in these hard times..Stay well..xxoJudy
ReplyDeleteThank you, I swear gardening is my sanity and peace of mind...
ReplyDeleteAre those variegated cosmos? Thank you for posting so much beauty.
ReplyDeleteIt is coreopsis desert coral, a gorgeous terra cotta color. Thank you for your kind comment, the garden color brings me so much joy, especially when I am anxious these days...
DeleteI saw the photos from the bay area with the red/orange sky. Truly never seen anything like it. Continued prayers! We have family up in Redding and friends througout the state. My husband's friend since high school had to evacuate from the Oroville area last night. Keeping you all in our thoughts and praying for cooler weather and rain for the state.
ReplyDeleteAll of this smoke the last few days is from the bear fire which is in Oroville, I pray they are safe, it has been horrific there. I know they are finding bodies from people who couldn't make it out, I heard a 911 call telling someone we can't help you shelter in place, they didn't survive, I burst into tears, everyone of us could be overrun with these unimaginable fire storms.
DeleteYour garden beauty always amazes me. A feast for the eyes! You and all the folks along the west coast are constantly on my mind and in my heart. It is very frightening times! Glad you are safe!
ReplyDeleteI'm not on reading much these days so it is good to see this post. I need to scroll down and catch up. Your photos are always a treat!
Stay well and stay safe!
Thank you Sarah for visiting, even though our house burned to the ground in Vacaville I feel incredible blessed that we are still alive and whole in our other home. I won't lie, I have been afraid here too, one spark and catastrophe can happen anywhere 😥 god bless all the people in harms way, its been relentless in the west.
DeleteOh you've been on my mind! So good to see your garden beauty. I know it has to be great therapy for you. Hoping and praying for cooler temps and rain to help abate the fires. I can't even wrap my brain around that kind of disaster and stress. I just read your comment above about the 911 call. I would have a melt down. I hope you can stay tucked away safe out of harms way and have plenty of provisions. ♥
ReplyDeleteThank you Mary, I can't wait until wet weather and clear skies return, the smoke is so thick and low its like fog, I truly can barely see 100' now and the smell is so strong I cough just opening the door. Those poor fireman dealing with this nonstop, they are the real American heroes, you can never pay then enough for all they do to save others life, why does Hollywood stars make millions, this is who we should idolize!
DeleteI'm so sorry to read about your losses and the constant threat of another tragedy. I pray for this to end. You, Scott, and the animals are in my thoughts daily. Love, Mlee
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