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I am a former teacher, aspiring artist, inveterate traveler This blog is about my Florida garden experience and its expression though poetry, philosophy, photography and art. It includes my other creative endeavors. Here can be found posts about travel to other gardens around the world. My garden is a half acre in zone 9a which includes a large water garden. I have mostly a shade garden because of the huge live oak. To keep things easy, I love to grow bromiliads,ferns,gingers and other tropicals. I need to have a low maintenance garden. In the summer we usually have plenty of rain and it transforms into a jungle. I have converted my swamp into the water garden where I grow irises, waterlilies, papyrus, radigan, spikebush and swamp lily. I also grow citrus (lemon,key lime,grapefruit,tangerines,pineapple,and loquats). Me?...Often the prickly thorn produces tender roses. (Ovid)

Jan 10, 2014

my resoultion? to write 2014 on my checks!



Regardless of the justifications you give & treat yourself to... , I hope all of you - "new year -new me types" strive for self care, honest and pure friendships, and relationships based of love- and not based off the fake realities of your mind. These delusions of what you hope for instead of what's there, where you and your puppet (ego) master focus more on everyone else and less on self. To change the world you must start within. But you must first BE HONEST with yourself.

  Tiffany Luard







May Light always surround you;
Hope kindle and rebound you.
May your Hurts turn to Healing;
Your Heart embrace Feeling.
May Wounds become Wisdom;
Every Kindness a Prism.
May Laughter infect you;
Your Passion resurrect you.
May Goodness inspire
your Deepest Desires.
Through all that you Reach For,
May your arms Never Tire.”
D. Simon

 

Since I was in NYC for Hercules, I thought I would post some snow pictures since I live in Florida and never get to post it. The weather quieted the city. The wind was so bitter that to stay out would freeze the air in ones lungs.   I could walk only one to three blocks. The pigeons were grounded and there were no horses in the park.  I thought you would like to see pictures from our cab.

 

 

13 comments:

  1. Beautiful, and serene photos. We definitely do not see that kind of weather down here in FL.

    Have a wonderful 2014 dear Sharon ~ FlowerLady

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  2. So true are your words about starting within and building from the ground up....I personally look at each day as a new beginning so New Years resolutions have never been terribly huge on my list unless of course it is about the garden!! Happy new year friend! And such lovely shots of the city covered in snow!!! Peace. Nicole

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  3. There's nothing like a good snow to slow life down and focus a mind.

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    1. true but what blew my mind was people shopping...what could any one have needed on madison ave.??? ever?? haha..have they ever heard of books???

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  4. The cold might be biting but the wintry beauty is still there. As you yourself have experience, it makes one ponder and reflect.

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  5. Anonymous1/14/2014

    Beautiful photos, Sharon. . . although they really make me thankful to live in Florida! :-)

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  6. Well, I must admit, as pretty as snow is, the tropics feel pretty good, and warm. May you have a very happy New Year, Sharon!

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  7. What a treat to find your blog this morning while having my coffee.
    When I read the title of your blog and the title of this post, I thought WOW-
    a kindred spirit.

    Enjoyed visiting,
    Laura
    White Spray Paint Blog

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  8. Honesty is indispensable for me, too. Your snowscapes is very beautiful. The very cold wave is settling in your place,I heard. According to TV that cold wave will come here.
    May you have nice 2014,Sharon!

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  9. When I saw your header I thought this is snow in Miami, Sharon. Oh, of course you've been to NYC. Sure no snow in your place. We have a lot of snow here, the temps are -14C, so go out only when I really need.
    Nice pictures!

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  10. NYC in the winter? You are brave! That is a lot of snow indeed. Your sentiments for 2014 are so well spoken. Happiest New Year to you!

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  11. Your scenes look very familiar, but beautiful through your lens. Thanks for sharing your words of wisdom!

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  12. i love how snow quiets things. lovely.

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