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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, August 22, 2025

Smiles

Where did this day go? Some days just fly by!

I've been tracking this flower at the pond ever since I spied the first tight bud several days ago. This photo was taken this morning with that first bud fully open. It think it's just stunning. 

I just looked it up in my plant identifier....and the name made me smile! It's called sneezeweed....or swam sunflower! Now I love it even more. 

This is a montage of the past week's viewings that I made for Alyson...starting with that first bud that caught my eye. I think the tight little buds are so interesting with their little bumpy stripes.


I don't think I could love it more...and there are tons of buds coming. I'm going to keep a close eye on it....it will make me smile every time I walk by. 

Jay and Janice are coming for dinner and cards...and that makes me smile too. 

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  1. dotty seiter: now playingAugust 22, 2025 at 7:12 PM

    Smiles here, MaryAnn! That sneezeweed is totally stunning, with each stage of its blossoming a spectacular show in and of itself. And the color is a smile if ever I saw one.

    Greetings to Jay and Janice. Enjoy dinner and cards with them!

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    1. MaryAnn ShupeAugust 23, 2025 at 7:55 AM

      Glad it made you smile too Dotty! Such a sweet and interesting flower. Dinner and cards was wonderful!

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  2. AnonymousAugust 22, 2025 at 7:47 PM

    Love this little flower. And the petal edges are so perfect. ♥️

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  3. RoseanneAugust 22, 2025 at 7:48 PM

    Love this little flower and those petal edges are so perfect. ♥️

    (I tried to post once and don’t know if it went through, so this may be a duplicate.)

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    1. MaryAnn ShupeAugust 23, 2025 at 7:56 AM

      Thanks Roseanne! I haven't noticed this one before...but it's one of my favorites now and I'll be watching it.

      Also...just a reminder that there is a delay in posting comments because I approve them before they are posted.

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  4. AnonymousAugust 23, 2025 at 9:46 AM

    Sneezeweed - love it!! A beautiful yellow and perfectly shaped petals - Mother Nature never fails to amaze me!! Judy

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