Love

I came across this blog today through another blog, and another blog. You get the picture, it happens to us all the time.

I backtracked in the blog and came across this post that touched my heart deeply. How could one NOT fall in love.

Enjoying the Small Things.

Zone 10 ~ s.e. FL

41 years ago today ...

We said "I do."




Each year has been a gift,
and we are thankful.

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I love to cook and bake,
especially on special occasions.
Plan for tonight's dinner menu is below:
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Margaritas
Rolled anchovies with capers
served on crackers spread with cream cheese.

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Pecan Crusted Lamb Chops
Honey & Tarragon Glazed Carrots
Mashed Potatoes
White wine

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Key Lime pie

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All prepared with lots of love and thankfulness.

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Below are some pictures with quotes on love and marriage
for this celebration.





"It isn't material things that make you happy.

The first thing

is finding someone to love and someone who loves you

and taking the time to enjoy life for what it is,

rather than what others expect it to be."

Taken from the book 'On Tall Pine Lake'




"Chains do not hold a marriage together.

It is threads, hundreds of tiny threads

which sew people together through the years. "

Simone Signoret




Love is patient



Love is kind



Love is forgiving



Love is nurturing



Love is togetherness






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Below is a beautiful tune by Kenny G

(Pause my playlist on the right,
before starting this little you tube.)

Forever in Love

Zone 10 ~ s.e. FL

I am blessed

I feel truly blessed by friendships made here on the internet. Not just from my dealings personally, but for how other people reach out to others too. The past few weeks I've been thinking of Gina of Antique ART Garden, as a lot of you also have, and the outpouring of love, prayers and friendship for her and her family have deeply touched me. We don't know each other except through our blogs and emails, but deep bonds have been forged.




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To know someone here or there

with whom you can feel there is understanding

in spite of distances or thoughts unexpressed

~ that can make this life a garden.

Goethe

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Thank you,

Zone 10 ~ s.e. FL

Blooms from this evening

Here are a few pictures taken after dinner tonight. It is cool out, there is a light breeze, and it felt nice and cozy coming back inside. After posting this I need to head out into the scullery to wash dishes. Have a nice evening. May your sleep be restful and you wake up refreshed tomorrow.

Looking north on sunlit pines.

Spiderwort.

Smith's Parrish

Prosperity

Old Blush

Love

Jewels of Opar

Zone 10 ~ s.e. FL

Thought for today

At the heart of God's presence

is love.

Love for each of us,

both as we are

and as we can be.

From the book: Seeking a Simpler Spirit by Deborah DeFord