Fading Winter Rose Saturday 12-12-15

Copyright 2015 AJ Horton

Hello and happy Saturday.  It's still warm here in the south and it's still the middle of December.  I am finding that some flowers are still blooming as well - some, like the camellia, should bloom now - others, like roses, usually don't bloom this time of year.  This one, however, is a winter rose, and, from what I've researched on the web, may be one that goes as far back as 29 BC, in a town called Paestum in Greece.    The poet, Virgil,  even referred to these flowers' beauty.  You can read a little more about this wonderful winter rose at http://www.italiannotebook.com/places/paestum-rose/.  I have learned so much this year while doing this blog.  It's so amazing to find a rose in my neighborhood that could date back to 29 BC!!

I hope you had a beautiful and amazing Saturday.  Thank you for looking.  See you tomorrow.

Winter Rose Thursday 12-10-15

Copyright 2015 AJ Horton

Hello and happy Thursday.  As I was walking my dogs this morning I happened by a rose bush that, in most other Decembers, would not be blooming,   Yet, here it is, one single bloom on the entire bush.  You know I feel very fortunate to see this.  I, of course, come back later without the dogs and snapped away.  This morning, when I was unable to snap the photo, it was just a little bud.  Now, this afternoon sans dogs, it has blossomed into this beautiful flower.  In this day and time when there's so much "stuff" going on in the world distracting us from the wonder of this great earth, it's good to know that, once in a while, when we least expect it, something pops up and says, "hey, look at me, smile and enjoy."

Please take a moment to enjoy the beauty that you find in nature today.  It's worth the look.  After all, we have to recognize and enjoy our blessings whenever possible.

I hope you had a terrific Thursday.  Thank you for looking.  See you tomorrow.