flowers – Slice of Life

CLOVER CONFETTI

I was standing in the front yard with my husband Steven looking at our lawn. “You know I really love the look of clover sprinkled through the lawn.” I said. “It’s like a clover confetti party right in our own front yard!” Steven looked over at me with a confused look on his face. “Really?”Continue reading “CLOVER CONFETTI”

LILAC APOLOGY

I was getting home from work and as I got out of my car I could instantly smell them. The lilac bush in the front of our house was in full bloom. Every inch covered with clusters of lavender flowers. Their scent followed me all the way to the front door. My husband Steven openedContinue reading “LILAC APOLOGY”

BUD HUNT

“Where’d you go?” My son Alex asked me as I was coming around from the side of the house. “I’m on a bud hunt.” I said as we both headed for the car. “You were checking to see if the daffodils have come up yet, weren’t you?” He laughed as he opened the car door.Continue reading “BUD HUNT”

JANUARY ORCHID

I’d been at the grocery store and was bringing in the bags when my husband Steven met me at the door. “Here, give me those.” He reached out to take the bags from me. “Are there any more in the car?” I turned around to head back to the car. “Just my little ray ofContinue reading “JANUARY ORCHID”