I couldn’t resist posting this photograph.  It is such a beautiful flower and I know that my dear friend Peggy Bass, who is with the Lord now, would love it too. She always had a spiritual analogy to share with me as a result of the flowers in her garden. Sadly, I can’t remember very many of these now. I do know she loved her daylilies. She always looked forward to the season when they were in full bloom. And even though the flowers only lasted a day, she would greet each one with a good morning hello knowing full well its earthly glory would soon be gone. It goes without saying that after three years, I still miss her greatly but unlike these fading flowers, the memory and sweetness of her fellowship will never fade. This post is for you Peggy!

I don’t know what to write about this photo. Let’s see: “Sitting Pretty?” No . . . maybe not. “Just Ducky”? That’s weird and a little slap-stick. Not into that either. . . . The truth is—he was just a cute little duck that was very content to watch me take his photograph. And he sort of has a sweet face, too, don’t you agree?

I know these are not the best photos. But the bottom line is this: I had dogs pulling me all over Greenville, South Carolina and no one really wanted to get his or her photo taken. Cocoa Joy barely agreed to sit while I took the one above in front of the dog treat case. And in the one below, Chipley tried to hide from the camera. It was his first visit to Mast General Store. The people who run these stores are great. When I walked in, I stopped at the front counter and asked if the dogs could do a little shopping. The lady that greeted me said, “Yes, if you will let me give them a dog treat!” Yummy!

Chip was such a good dog that I could hardly believe it was him—in his own “dog skin!” In this photo he’s considering a new dog collar—one that would match his spots. Mmmmm

I know this is out of focus but you get the picture: Cocoa just kissed the sales guy. Later, she went on to kiss the Starbuck’s guy, too, when he delivered water to her table. Guess she had a busy day.

They both decided they needed new food bowls. In this photo, Chipley tried one out for size while Cocoa looks at one that costs more than twice what I wanted to spend.

Finally after all that shopping fun, it was time for a break and an ice cold . . . .

In the end, we all came to one conclusion. It is much better to —

Have a great week!

I’m one of those persons who enjoys recording the normal events of the day. Above we are heading into the Brickyard in Greenville for lunch. The food was great; the desert (the first one I have had in months) even better—fresh (homemade) pineapple cake. Great choice!

Then we passed on the offer for ice cream, but the lights in the background were attractive.

I need to enjoy taking photos of these flowers—a purple cone flower. The ones I planted at the cottage are not doing that well. Come to think of it, I always have a hard time getting these to grow.

I had a chance to go to Greenville, South Carolina, today on business. Years ago I would visit there often but the city has changed a great deal and today’s visit was relaxing and fun. . .

And the Cone Flowers very beautiful . . .

And the thistles danced in the sunlight. . .

And the sights where very memorable.