With all the interest in the sun and the total solar eclipse today…let’s balance the chatter with photos of what is blooming in Elfcroft’s Moon Garden.
I love the ideas in this Houzz article on Moongates. Enjoy!
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Blued-eyed Buddy Boy
3 AugFound 21 days after the hay barn fire!
Blue-eyed Buddy Boy
Buddy Boy is well on his way to recovery.
Site of former 1970s era hay barn at Nina Bay Farm. Check out more images: Click on Nina Bay Farm page or https://elfcroft.me/nina-bay/
Friday Photos: IChing No.44 Coming to Meet
23 JunAirport, ball park, Hawaii, London, restaurant, convention…
Friday Photos: IChing No. 15 Humble
16 Jun Paul Hayes USMC WWII, tank driver, Purple Heart recipient
Paul Hayes USMC WWII,
tank driver, Purple Heart recipient with his wife Ruth (2012)
What’s blooming in the Moon Garden?
6 JunOak Leaf Hydrangea
http://www.hgtv.com/outdoors/flowers-and-plants/flowers/create-a-moon-garden
Campanula, EH Frost
http://www.perennials.com/plants/campanula-poscharskyana-eh-frost.html
Iris, tulip and peony blooms have come and gone.
Friday Photo: IChing No.32 Duration
2 Jun
Sometimes it helps to refer to Wilhem’s translation of the I Ching Hexagrams…No. 32 Duration…”The way of husband and wife must not be other than long lasting.” (p.545). A 60th wedding anniversary absolutely qualifies! Mom and Dad are going for 75!
Friday Photos: IChing No. 59 Dispersion
26 MayThe most beautiful examples of “dispersion” (I can think of) are the stunning Chihuly glass sculptures displayed through out public gardens. These photos were taken in Dallas in 2012.
For more examples of “dispersion” of art in the garden:
Book Review: Matilda Empress
23 May
I judged this book by its cover! It features my niece (one and the same with my previous post)! Not only was she best in her class, but also a fashion model during high school working in New York, London, Paris, Tokyo, Seoul, Cape Town, Singapore and more.
Matilda Empress is historical fiction from an obscure period of British History. Matilda was the daughter of Henry I and mother of Henry II. The narrative is elegant with elaborate details of the days and times of 12th century England and Europe. Descriptions of clothing, meals, medical treatment, religious customs/beliefs and more…evoke an appreciation of the life and times.
The author does a lovely job introducing each chapter. I needed more information. I was lost a few times. I recommend reviewing (then referring to) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empress_Matilda to follow the story which closely follows the historical time line.
My favorite character is Greta, Matilda’s lady’s maid… for her devotion, dedication and resourcefulness during decades of service.
Friday Photos: IChing No.9 Taming the Power of the Small
19 MayDavid Hinton’s translation is ‘delicate nurturing’.
My niece, twenty years later, BEST in Class
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