August 6,

“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.”~ Albert Einstein

Flowers add so much beauty and passion to life. They are used in almost endless ways. The colors, aroma, shape and parts of flowers combine for such quiet, fragile strength and attractiveness. If one looks closely at a flower the intricate parts do seem miraculous.

It is a joy to see flowers growing outside in the spring and summer. People who master this fine art of growing flowers are truly gifted. I know two people whose touch created gorgeous gardens. To walk among one of their gardens is to see a quiet side of life brimming with activity. Bees and butterflies busy at their work of pollination and flowers in all their stages slowly reaching for the light of day. I admire the excellent handiwork of the hands that skillfully create such displays of beauty.

This image was taken in my friend Kathy’s backyard. Kathy is not only talented in her flower garden, but she is an accomplished photographer and her images of flowers are exceptional. What a completely rewarding pastime it must be to create such gorgeous harmony and then record this beauty in striking photos. I am grateful for gardeners that provide this silent symphony of striking colors.

“God will reward you, he said. ‘You must be an angel since you care for flowers.”~ Victor Hugo

Peace.