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Monday, October 26, 2026

If You See Something....

...Say Something!

I was photographing and admiring one of my favorite gardens on my morning walk. It was very wabi-sabi at this point...but it was interesting and beautiful. I happen to see a woman puttering up by the garage so I told her how much I enjoyed her garden all summer....and even at this end of the season stage. She was so tickled.

Rachel and I chatted for a while and I was admiring the little pink globe amaranth plants I've written about before....and she immediately asked me if I wanted some. Of course I did! 

Rachel just kept cutting....until I had a whole bouquet. 

If you see something...say something. It just feels good....and it almost always bounces back at you with a little joy. 

Some of Rachel's garden moments that caught my eye.



This was Rachels yard today.....


....this was mid August. More photos in the link above.
The dahlias are bulbs....but Rachel grows everything else from seed!


Me and my bouquet on my way home.


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10 comments:

  1. dotty seiter: now playingOctober 26, 2026 at 7:05 PM

    I see something: your blog post!
    I say something: W O W! Love the way you have captured fullness, flowering, wabisabi, cycles, seasons, generosity, and joy!

    Love your long legs, MaryAnn : )

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    1. MaryAnn ShupeOctober 27, 2026 at 7:32 AM

      Generosity and joy at its finest! Thanks Dotty!

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  2. LouCOctober 26, 2026 at 7:57 PM

    I love your shadow photo. It looks just like you and brings a big smile. Out here we’re starting king tides and seeing when they will be affected by El Niño but finding the joy every day.

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    1. MaryAnn ShupeOctober 27, 2026 at 7:33 AM

      Thanks Louise! Shadow photos are so much fun. Sounds like some active weather there on the other coast! Stay safe while you finding joy!

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  3. Judy HartmanOctober 26, 2026 at 10:36 PM

    Wow, what a beautiful garden! I do agree that if we notice something we like about someone or something, it's just nice to point it out. People are usually delighted to get a compliment and it costs nothing. And yours yielded a lovely unexpected bouquet! Plus, love your leggy shadow, MaryAnn!!

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    1. MaryAnn ShupeOctober 27, 2026 at 7:33 AM

      Thanks Judy....couldn't agree more! Long shadows are fun...aren't they?

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  4. AnonymousOctober 27, 2026 at 8:29 AM

    100% agree! It takes almost no effort to compliment someone, and the happiness and sometimes surprise on the recipient’s face is so worth it! What a beautiful garden!
    Kathy

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  5. Cherie MooreOctober 27, 2026 at 5:06 PM

    Oh, how delightful to be able to tell Rachel how much you enjoy her garden!

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