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"I do believe in an everyday sort of magic...the inexplicable connectedness we sometimes experience with places, people, works of art and the like; the eerie appropriateness of moments of synchronicity; the whispered voice, the hidden presence, when we think we're alone." Charles de Lint

Friday, January 31, 2025

Four!

I just learned that an amaryllis stem can have either three or four flowers based on the size of the bulb. And most bulbs produce two stems. I can see now that my first stem is going to have four blooms! I was tempted to just sit and watch it all day....but I had a little chore list...including getting ready for a family dinner tonight celebrating Nate's birthday. I have a son that is going to be 39 years old! How did that happen?

I think this first one will be fully open tomorrow! 

And a quick report on what's on my puzzle table....I hope you don't mind.

I did this small wooden peacock puzzle....and am enjoying the burst of color while I  finish sorting pieces into my boxes for the next one. 
And speaking of puzzles....I got wonderful surprise in the mail today all the way from England. This was a sample puzzle Philippa had made of one of her table arrangements...but never pursued ordering more. So I think that means it's one of a kind. 

She sent this to me as a thank you for my support over the years. It brought tears of joy.
And what a fun it's going to be!
But I already have one sorted...so it will have to wait.

2 comments:

  1. Dinner guests here tonight also : )

    Happy birthday to Nate!

    Did you intentionally choose to feature both the opening amaryllis and the open peacock feathers together??

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    1. I hope you had as good of time as we did. I just love hanging out with my boys!

      I'm so glad you pointed that out...I can't believe I didn't see the connection between the amaryllis and the peacock feathers! LOVE THAT!

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