SO true, Bill. It's a topic we always talk about at our house. Yes, I would LOVE to become a flower; but how to decide what kind? Hope you're enjoying your time with your son. Let's talk soon.

Corry, So true .. everyone seems to feel the inherent power and beauty of flowers. So glad you enjoyed this post .. Mahalo Nui for your comment.

Mahalo et Merci,
Bill

Flowers give us so much, beyond their beauty and aroma, they give us hope that nature can continue to produce. If each of us does just one little thing to caress Mother Earth, think how happy she would be!

The pictures are breathtaking.

Mom, I'm always happy to know you appreciate my writing .. and yes, Blessed we are ... whether we realize it or not!

Love,
Your Son

I always enjoy your thoughtful and beautiful posts and I'm all for each soul on this earth trying to emulate a flower. What a world it would be! For the first time in years, I have a row of zinnias in my vegetable garden which have grown as high as my waist. Their colorful blooms attract so many butterflies that I am loath to cut any of them for a bouquet. As always, you brighten my day. Mille mercis!

Sharon, hence the term "pushing up daisies" .. and hopefully becoming one with them! You Go, Tiger Lily !!

Mahalo et Merci,
Bill

Bill, "it seems" that you are one of those flowers we could become. Thankfully, for us your readers, we share in your lovely world of beautiful flowers and sweet stories about life around you.

When I read your post last week, it during the terrible violence in our beautiful mountain valley town, Roanoke. Two of our most beautiful flowers were lost, as they reported live from the lake, gunned down by a very troubled soul. It was too much. The task before us is to remember and focus on their beauty and in whatever ways we can to bring sanity and kindness to the world. Despite the immediacy of this violence, I believe there is far greater love and generosity in our world. We mostly hear about the other stuff, the pain, sadness and suffering. I don't follow news, or read about it much. Too too many words, yes. Too much!

Thank you for your clear shining slice of bright light, beauty, and gentle goodness reminding us that there is another way. I will be a flower today, maybe a remnant of a sunflower. They are now going to seed, and I rejoice that there are many seeds in each for potential flowers next year. The birds thrive on them. Some become tasty treats for us. The imperative of life and rebirth go on and I want my thoughts and words and actions to be seeds of kindness. I keep t r y i n g. Mille mercis, as ever.

Bill,
I just enjoyed catching up on your blog stories and beautiful photography. "It seems" that you have been up to some deep thinking. We wish others would do the same, but whether that happens or not, making a firm decision for ourselves is paramount.