TODAY'S PHOTO
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a Castera rose
This small rose is one of a grouping of over two dozen gifted
to us by our dinner guests the other evening. The color is an
unusal one. The texture and range of shades within many of the
flowers has me think of "antique" flowers.
Because I had the need to pass on the "true" feeling
in the coloration of these roses, I went to the Google to match
the color with a name. One
chart describes a color equivalent as a "dark, dull
red". Click on the little spots on the chart to find "dark,
dull red" or "dark faded red". You'll see the
range of colors that are within these roses.
Sam thought "maroon" is the color and when I checked
that out, I found a site by George Hernandez who states that
it's his favorite color. He continues, "Maroon is a darkened
red, a de-saturated red, or a mix of brown and purple paints.
Variations or maroon-like colors include burgundy, carmine,
chestnut, falu red, and dark crimson." This fits what I'm
observing when I look at them. See GeorgeHernandez.com
for a color match and for some other interesting other facts
about "maroon."
Of the 80 plus photos I took, I chose this particular one for
the drama and the stark beauty I see in it. I feel excited and
then serene when I look at it. For some reason, I'm moved to
say that I hope that you find this photo as beautiful as I do.
The photos also inspired me to do some of my photo/drawing enhancement.
Tomorrow I will share another of the roses, along with several
buds, and the tiles I will create later.
One final "tidbit", the instructions with the flowers,
for preserving them, stated to cut the stems under water (which
I learned in the Ikebana class I took) and to place them in
1/2 water and 1/2 Sprite or 7-Up, which I happened to have in
the house!
SELF-REFLECTING QUERIES -
Today's query comes from a conversation with my guests about
their gift. When Morrie handed them to me, he said, "I
hope you like roses." I don't recall my answer and
on the way out Morrie commented that it was interesting that,
like his wife, I don't like roses.
I was somewhat confused since I love roses and I had even set
a few of them out in an arrangement as a centerpiece on our
table. I had no idea why he said what he did. He replied that
this is what I had stated at the beginning of the evening.
Evidently, I must have made the offhand, "joking"
response, "No, I don't like them," thinking "who
doesn't like roses?"
I had paid little attention to what I said and had Morrie not
commented as they were leaving, I never would have known the
impression with which they were left.
For me this was a great reminder on the importance of being
responsible for the words that come out of my mouth.
Do you ever find yourself being sarcastic or making "joking"
remarks? If/when this happens, do you check out with the other
person to see how what you said landed for them, that they know
you were "joking?"
For me, I intend to make an added effort not to be sarcastic
(a rare occurrence for me anyway) and definitely, if I slip,
to make sure I'm clear on it to the person with whom I am communicating.
I invite you to also take this on.
Enjoy the "roses" in your life!
AUDIO TESTIMONIALS -
Have you yet checked out the 28
second message from Sondra who shares the impact on her
life of a custom photo/drawing of her father done by me?
Have you listened to Judith Tramayne-Barth and Renee Kleckner
on our AUDIO
LINKS page, where Judith also describes how easy it is to
record a message? I'd love to have your voice there also. A
sentence or two is more than enough, if you are person of a
few words.
I will publish the link for yours in Picture to Ponder and on
the testimonial
page on the eteletours site. You can call in yourself at
(214) 231-2905 ext 6956 or, if you wish,
e-mail me to set a time and I can call you and 3-way you
in and simply listen while you talk.
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in your comments being published. It does make a difference
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