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| Sundial at Cornwall Park Rose Garden |
It started raining on and off yesterday afternoon and kept it up most of the night. The overcast skies and rain kept the night from cooling off very much, until the clouds parted and the sun came up this morning, bright and beautiful. Lots of puddles as I walked to the bus, but there is no chance of any more rain, for awhile at least.
I asked John (who drives me to a trailhead on mornings I take the bus) to drop me off at what has become my favorite walk, through the Cornwall Rose Garden and then through the park itself. There is this sundial in the middle of the garden, a gift from a garden club, and I enjoyed looking at it. It was 8:45 DST, and you can see the sundial was spot on. I didn't notice it until I downloaded the picture, but there is a coin on the far side of the dial, a quarter I think. I'll have to check again tomorrow to see if it's still there.
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| I did smell the roses, including this one |
It's always nice to stop and smell the roses, taking my time before setting out on the rest of the walk, just under three miles, to my front door. This rose was captured a couple of days earlier, but it is so beautiful in its perfection I had to share it with you today.
I've got two books going on my Kindle right now, one for daytime and a very soothing book about Buddhism meditation practice that I like to read before slipping into Dreamland. And to tell you the truth, any self-care that I am administering to myself is very much appreciated by those around me. Hubby is at the doctor's office right now getting the results from his latest blood test. Fingers crossed it will all go well.
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It is sunny (and cool) here today.
ReplyDeleteI loved walking with you, and hope that the blood test results are excellent.
That is a gorgeous rose to brighten your day and ours. Thank you for sharing it with us. I shall keep my fingers crossed for your Smart Guy too. A good friend recommended the book Falling by TJ Newman. I checked with the library Overdrive and saw I was #77 on the list to put it on hold. I’m afraid it’s not a book to put you to sleep though. And I certainly wouldn’t read it before boarding an airplane. She did highly recommend it though. Highly…I guess I’ll find out in 6 months when it says I might get it for my Kindle.
ReplyDeleteIt's always nice to 'stop and smell the roses'.
ReplyDeleteI can only think of a couple of sundials here.
ReplyDeleteThree miles is a good walk in the morning.
ReplyDeleteHi DJan, If you have a moment, will you please click over to my blog and leave me a comment with the name of the book on your Kindle about Buddhism meditation practice. Thanks in advance, John
ReplyDeleteGood morning DJan, Thank you so much for the info on Buddhism for Busy People. I have added it to my Kindle and I'm already getting started and enjoying it. Have a great day! John
DeleteI think taking a three mile walk that takes you through a rose garden sounds lovely.
ReplyDeleteI started reading "The Midnight Library", since it was highly recommended, but I am having trouble liking it so for. I hope it gets better. Nora is just about to begin her first alternate life.
Beautiful rose! Hope Smart Guy has good results! :)
ReplyDeleteHope all is well. My daughter's mother-in-law had a wonderful baby shower for her yesterday in spite of the rain. She had set up several tables with the most elegant place settings. Through your blog and Linda's Letters blog I live through the goings on and weather in Seattle. I can see why my daughter likes living there.
ReplyDeleteI did notice the quarter on the sundial. Wonder if it was deliberate. What a nice friend John is for transporting you. Good luck with SG's blood test.
ReplyDeleteThe roses are good at the moment so that must be a delightful walk.
ReplyDeleteAfter the big threat of T S Nicholas yesterday, it has cooled down & sunny this morning.
ReplyDeleteLove that beautiful rose!!
DJan you make three miles sound like a stroll, but I'm sure for a serious hiker like yourself it is. :^) Anyway, I love that sundial (I cannot remember the last time I saw one in person) and very much hoping you & SG get some good news regarding his blood tests. Speaking of blood tests I'm watching that Theranos documentary right now as I type on HBO Max this morning.
ReplyDeleteSeeing that sundial made me realize I have never seen one doing its job. Only in pictures or in museums--no sun. I was wondering how you were getting home after John drove you to the trail head--duh--of course you would walk home.
ReplyDeleteHoping SG gets positive results from the test.
Cool about the sundial.
ReplyDeleteI hope the hubby gets good results from the doctor.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful rose. What a pretty plac e to wander. :)
My favorite flowers are pale pink. That rose is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAnd I hope all goes well with the blood tests.
Hope all was well with your husband, Jan.
ReplyDeleteLet us know!
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