The Phipps Arboretum in Pittsburgh is an amazing place. We visited there with Jodie this morning. I took all kinds of pictures so I could share the experience with you. I hope you enjoy these amazing plants, decorated trees, and flowers.
Thanks for touring with us.
I hope you enjoyed the flowers as much as we did!
See ya later…
I’m headed to the Masonic Home to play with Liam.
Beautiful Things
Are sometimes visible things;
Most = Invisible!
This Persian’s pretty;
Her purr’s the absolute best –
And the love she gives.
These roses are grand,
But their fragrance is the best;
And their “giver” too!
This bird is gorgeous,
But its song is the greatest –
And its Creator!
This scene’s amazing;
But the peaceful feelings here
Are magnificent.
Adorable child –
She’s so beautiful to see,
Her trusting heart’s best!
The cake’s impressive,
But memories are more grand.
Beautiful moments!
(By the way that’s us: Bob & Jan… 57 3/4 years ago)
The moments, feelings,
The sweet smiles and the laughter –
That’s where beauty lives.
Life’s luxuriant
When people and places reign.
Beautiful visions!
Thank you for being
A beautiful part of my life
In my WordPress World.
You add JOY by your presence.
Yesterday when I Googled my symptoms, if you read my blog you know that Google said I just need more flowers.
I was busy asking for prayers for healing from this “bug” that attacked my throat and brought on coughing and sneezing spells.
But, God knew Google was right. He sent a friend with flowers!
There’s nothing so fine
as a friend who comes bearing flowers
right when you need them most!
A message to my friend:
I am thinking of you
in a special way.
Whenever we’re together
and even when we’re not
Warm and caring thoughts of you
make me smile a lot.
Friends are in my heart
I ‘m on a “Friends” kick this week
Because I need them!
Thank you for visiting.
Your comments and “likes”
make me feel so much better!
You’re an answer to prayer.
See you again soon, dear WP Friends.
I sniffle and sneeze –
I cover cough and hide my wheeze;
No one needs these bugs.
My husband had it.
He generously shared it.
Thanks a lot, dear Bob!
Told my FaceBook friends-
They offered lots of advice:
Gargle. Honey. Rest.
I have tried them all.
The drippy nose continues.
Please pass the Kleenex!
Friends offer to help.
Invitations are declined.
Don’t want to spread this.
Snuggle up in bed
With the friend who doesn’t care
If you sneeze on him.
My TazE loves me
Whether I am sick or not.
Her kisses are free.
Sometimes I wonder
Where my dog gets all of them.
Wonder who’s kissing her now…
Hah!
Stay healthy, my friends.
Let your best friend comfort you.
You have a secret?
A way to save dying plants?
We brought them inside.
Don’t think that will work
The freezing, frosty weather
Got them ‘fore I did!
Poor Geraniums
Bit the dust with early frost.
How do you save ‘em?
I think that Derrick
Posts tantalizing flowers
Just to frustrate me!
Derrick wants me to
Feel like a total failure…
Those are HIS flowers!
And he posts
Gorgeous photographs of cows;
Maybe I should switch.
Perhaps saving cows
Is easier than flowers.
What do you think, huh?
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com
If a cow doesn’t produce,
Is it a Milk Dud
or an Udder Failure?
My flowers are toast.
Do you have some tips for me?
How do you save ’em?
See ya tomorrow.
Tulips may not be
Blooming in your yard today
Are they in your heart?
Happy Sunday!
This was Russ Towne’s post this morning on FaceBook. I love the poem and the fulfilled promise.
I love the message at its conclusion, advocating what JanBeek is all about: “🎶❤️ All we need is love, ❤️ 🎶” and “Make the world better by the beauty [you] share.”
Russ Towne wrote, “The local chapter of the California Writers Club selected my poem below for inclusion in their publication ‘WritersTalk.’ This poem has had two titles over the years: ‘Broken Promise’ and ‘Their Time in the Ball.’ Which title do you think fits this [poem] better?”
Broken Promise
An unopened bud
A leaf left unfurled
A loss of great beauty
To a beckoning world
Withered by fear
From memories and pain
Won’t risk rejection
Shame and disdain
Unrealized potential
Hidden deep in a ball
They suffer in silence
A broken promise to all
Kindness can open
Closed buds over time
Heal shattered hearts
And ease fearful minds
A bud can be opened
By the love of a friend
Who believes in their dreams
So their spirit can mend
Sometimes it takes
The smallest of sparks
A word to encourage
Those alone in the dark
Nurturing love
Can go a long way
To help beautiful petals
Feel the light of each day
Bask in the glory
Of knowing they dared
Make the world better
By the beauty they shared
Often late bloomers
Are most lovely of all
As their beauty is deeper
From their time in the ball
–Russ Towne
Thanks, Russ, for your shared poetic talent!
Which title do you think fits it best?
Hugs to You !!
Inspire to Love
Let the SonShine!
You inspire me to respond
Learning to Live; Living to Learn; Learning to Love; Living in Love
