Morning sun shines on the worn oak table, October is passing But summer is paused, held, by a bouquet of flowers, Nasturtiums, In an old glass egg-cup. Brilliant red, golds, oranges, all variations, Pale and bright splashes of each colour … Continue reading →
Mom’s exquisite sensitivity to beauty encouraged her love of gardening. She carefully chose many named flower varieties to grow. Then she discovered ornamental grasses and created this backyard bed for them. This is a scan from 2003. There are other photos … Continue reading →
Rain falls upon my garden, newly dug. A robin, quite unmindful of the rain Cocks her pert head and listens for the worm turning. Afternoon tea, for robins, in my garden newly dug. Newly dug gardens, a patch of rich … Continue reading →
Some of these photos were taken later, but show the farm where June grew up, and her family.
Continue reading →Originally posted on Facebook, June 2, 2014 Like many of her generation, my mother struggled to overcome the many challenges that intelligent girls face when their lives start with low educational expectations. She was the first student admitted to St … Continue reading →
First babies get the most photos.
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