My life is to make everything around me beautiful.

Saturday, June 26, 2010

Roses Again and Some Random Thoughts for Pink Saturday 6/26/2010

Welcome once again to Beverly of How Sweet The Sound and Pink Saturday.
This past week I visited with Shirley of Shirley's World and Jenn of Whinenroses. Visit with them and tell them I sent you.
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Can you stand to look at more roses in my garden? I certainly hope so because I love looking at them. ;-) It's also a pleasure to be able to share them with you all.


This will be the 2nd year for this hosta and it thrives in this spot under my office window.

Our pathetic little rhododendron is finally starting to show some growth. It's been quite a struggle for it but maybe it'll survive.

A David Austen rose. My favorites.


I'm shocked by how gorgeous this is this year. The bush has dozens on it at the moment. Very prolific!



Aren't they simply magnificent?


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Random Thoughts:

I hear people on a regular basis say that actions they take don't hurt anyone but themselves. Wrong! In this world your actions affect everyone around you: family, friends, school mates. Selfish people consider themselves only; unselfish people consider others when they make unpopular decisions. Don't think I am wrong in this. It's very true. A ripple in the water travels the ocean, my friends.
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The best thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother.
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If a guy tells you that if you love him, you'll "submit" to him then your answer should be: if you love me you wouldn't ask. Tried and true, chicks, tried and true. You have this on excellent authority. Me! If he loves you, he'd marry you. If not, he doesn't think much of you.
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Why is it that home always looks so good to us when we return from our travels? Home is comfort, familiarity and serenity. I love it when we hit the California or Washington state line because I know we're almost to our kids house or our grandkids' house, but when we are on our return trip, it's our own home for which we're longing. "Being home" is the secret.
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40 comments:

  1. Beautiful pinks and words to live by. Thanks for sharing ! Marcia

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  2. Beautiful roses! I love pink flowers so much, they seem even more fragile than any other colored flower...:)
    smiles,
    Erika

    HAppy Pink Saturday!!!

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  3. Happy Pink Saturday! Many lessons learned lately by being on the receiving end...great thoughts.
    Oh, lovely roses, too!!!

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  4. Your roses are stunning and your philosophy, true!

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  5. Your roses are simply gorgeous! I never get tired of taking pictures of mine, and they just get better every year. I enjoyed your words of wisdom too!
    It's my first Pink Saturday, so it's really nice to meet you!
    Carol
    Old Glory Cottage

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  6. Hi Connie, can I stand looking? Yep, for about another 50 years! I love roses and your pictures are breathtaking.

    Happy Pink Saturday,
    Barb ♥

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  7. Hostas are some of my favorites and the roses are lovely. I enjoyed reading the sentiments at the bottom. Home is definately where the heart is. Happy PS

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  8. Connie, you tell it, girlfriend! I will say a big AMEN to all of what you just said and then some.

    I love your roses, and are all of those David Austens??? I could never tire of seeing something that lovely! And they are PINK. PINK. PINK! Yes, my friend, I love them!

    Hope you are having a Happy Pink Saturday. I woke up dizzy. Now, I know what you're going to say... aren't I dizzy on a regular basis, but this is dizzy and in bats in the belfry dizzy. I think it's my glasses. I got some new ones, and I think they aren't tweaked properly.

    Happy Pink Saturday...

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  9. I know what you mean about home looking so good after being away. I have been in a cleaning, crafting, organizing frenzy ever since returning from an 11 day camping trip. I enjoyed your post today, the pics and the words. Happy Pink Saturday!

    Sherry @ A Happy Valentine

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  10. Hi Connie, nope, I'll never get tired of looking and seeing your beautiful roses!! So go ahead and show them off all you want :)

    Happy Pink Saturday girlfriend!!

    Warmest Hugs, Brenda

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  11. I can't imagine anyone ever getting tired of looking at roses. Yours are beautiful. I especially love roses that are dual color, like your pink ones with the hint of yellow at the center. Those kind always remind me of a sunset.

    Thanks also for sharing your words of wisdom.

    Have a lovely day,
    Patti

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  12. Fabulous roses and great "random thoughts"! So true about returning home.

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  13. Hi Connie, I love your roses, I miss having roses, we have not plantd any yet, have only been here a year, lol. Love those hostas, think its too hot here though.
    Wonderful words to live by, also.
    Thanks for sharing!

    Barb

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  14. Beautiful flowers...and i love your words of wisdome too. :) Thanks for stopping by today. Have a happy weekend.

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  15. Hi Connie,
    I love your roses! They're gorgeous and I don't blame you for showing them off! Love the good advice and sentiments you shared on your post today. Wisdom indeed!

    Now, I want you to know that I stopped by here yesterday to see your wedding post and for some reason, they were blank spaces so I'm back again to have a peek. I'm not disappointed! They're wonderful and you have a wonderful life with your man as anyone can see. We are very blessed, you and I! I wouldn't trade mine for all the Tom Sellecks in the world!
    Happy Pink Saturday and have an extraordinary weekend.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  16. I always love to visit your blog. Have a wonderful Pink Saturday
    Cynthia

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  17. Hi Ms Connie-- Great pinks -- lol i loved how you called your one plant pathetic HECK -- even though i love mine they tend to look a lot like yours. Guess mine are sometimes pathetic too. ;)

    Have the best PINK weekend.

    Claudia

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  18. Connie, your hosta is gorgeous and so are the beautiful roses. I especially love your words of wisdome today. How tried and true. I didn't have to give in to mine for him to marry me and I guess that is why our marriage has lasted this long. I am looking to December to move back in. He has tamed the tiger, so we have some construction to do as I had to buy furniture and other things that 2 households need. Sounds like a yard sale also will be in the works. Love ya Sweet Chick Pat

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  19. Hi Connie

    I always love to visit with you on PS - but your words of wisdom are terrific too!

    Leann

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  20. Connie, these pictures just took my breath away....those roses are beyond beautiful.

    LuLu♥

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  21. Beautiful pink flowers !
    Have a nice weekend ♥RINI♥

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  22. Hi Connie Sweetie...
    Oh how I love this post. Thank you for sharing your words of wisdom, as they are so true. Once someone says those words, they cannot take them back and they travel to our very soul. Love it.

    Now those roses of yours, are absolutely divine. I could smell them as I scrolled, and I thank you so much for sharing them. I will never tire of your roses (especially the ones that you sent to me, I cherish them sugar.)

    I am so in love with your hostas. I have 2 packages of bulbs, but then I got sick and never got to plant them. I still may have DH get me some soil at the store and plant them in several of my big pots. I could do this in the garage. Where there is a will, there is a way. Love it.

    So happy to be able to stop by. Have a beautiful Pink Saturday sweetie. You always make me smile. Country hugs and much love, Sherry

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  23. Hey Sweets!
    Your roses ARE gorgeous!

    Can't wait to see what you come up with for our newest lil one, Miss C!

    PINK Hugs and Love,
    Lorena

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  24. I agree with you completely! Our actions do count and we all need to remember that each day. Now on to the roses ... I'll never tire of looking at yours. They are stunning!! Happy PS!!

    Love,
    Susan and Bentley
    xxoo

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  25. Beautiful David Austins, Connie. Hey, i got to order 2 chair covers last night from the lady you recommended last PS. Thanks for the tip! Hugz, Mary from Vintage Comfort

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  26. Your roses are beautiful. Thanks for inspirational words.

    Happy Pink Saturday.

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  27. ALL TRUE!!!!!!!!!! Love the roses too.
    dana

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  28. Great quotes and I love David Austin roses, too!
    Michelle

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  29. Simply gorgeous...They are the most beautiful...so glad that I stopped by

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  30. magnificent, really nice post. keep on blogging

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  31. Good morning Connie, I just commented on your wedding post. Now, for the pink. Who would ever get tired of roses? NOT ME! Your David Austin's are beautiful. Beautiful photos too. I noticed the edging around your flower bed. I always wanted to do that. Our property here is over an acre. No edging will ever happen here. sigh!

    Love your random thoughts. I so agree with all of them.

    Happy Sunday!
    Hugs, Jeanne

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  32. There truly is no place long home. It is where my heart is most happy.

    I never tire of seeing roses, and yours are gorgeous. I've tried rhododendron in our yard, but they always die. I might try planting some in our woods this fall.

    Happy Pink Saturday, dear Connie.

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  33. oh gosh how could we ever tire of beautiful photos of beautiful roses? loving the David Austen ones too! wow the hosta has done well!

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  34. Connie,
    I agree with you that when people are hurtful they hurt everyone around them. I also always wondered about that saying that "sticks and stones can break my bones but words can never hurt you" How in the world did they saying live, words are so damaging.

    I love your roses they are beautiful, and so is your mind. Every time I stop by you have written something so thought provoking.

    Happy Pink Saturday.

    Karen

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  35. David Austen roses are my favorite as well!
    I really want to plant some in our garden either this year or next. I have just the spot! I need to dig it up though so ... I'm lazy. :P

    Loved your random thoughts. Especially the first one.
    Take care!

    ((Hugs))
    Laura

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  36. Hi dear Connie ,
    Your pink roses are so beautiful! You're taking very good care of them!
    Always enjoy your random thoughts (words of wisdom)...
    Happy Pink Saturday on Sunday :)
    XO, Mary

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  37. Your flowers are gorgeous. My hostas are not so full....they are competing with ferns.

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  38. ha! I just mentioned that on my blog -- but much less eloquently.

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  39. oh.. and I love the roses. The neighbors trees have grown successfully which puts our roses out of sunshine for most of the morning. so sad.

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  40. You know I LOVE your roses! Terrific shots of them! Your yard looks perfect!

    Love you,
    Stephanie
    Angelic Accents

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