Emily Bronte - A unique rose worth looking out for
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Comments (102)Very interesting, insightful and very caring comments, thank you. Not to worry, Jon and I are good, via separate communication some days back. :-) We have people with all sorts of commitment levels here. Me, I like to take a dispassionate and objective view of the garden from time to time, to evaluate what all is and isn't living up to my expectations, hopes, etc., evaluating just how much do I really care about any given rose bloom and/or fragrance or even garden bed or section. Take Cressida. Horrible rebloom, yet amazing blooms that touch my soul. I defer, in this particular case, then, to that emotion. I change and evolve, therefore, my perspective of my garden changes too, depending on my mood, my larger vision, experience, etc. So, there is no unconditional love, the roses are there for our pleasure only. We're very busy, it's a lot of work, which we're fine doing, but we do need to feel a connection toward the rose in question. I want a connection toward every single rose. That said, it is uncommon that we SP a rose up to now, and for the foreseeable future in terms of larger numbers of roses but that can change too. Life is about change. In the meantime, I am also passionate about my garden, no question. I have 911 images in my Abraham Darby folder alone in my computer. Thus, the conflict, reconciling objectivity with passion, certainly a difficult task. And, I want to do that for the spring, summer, and fall seasons. I have many images of four seasons of my garden. Someday I should share my winter images and from the fall too and the uncolored buds of early spring, a sculptural sort of look. It really is a lot more to me than "grow!" "produce!" NOW! Fact is, it's very complex. And, there is a different perspective and journey for every rose grower. I appreciate your responses, they help me figure this out, as I consider different points of view. Thanks so much....See MoreJane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
Comments (133)I finally had the opportunity to watch it tonight, having taped it earlier. I told my husband that we were going to watch it tonight and he exclaimed,Â" IsnÂt this the 49th version of Jane Eyre that you have seen?" Now that may be an exaggeration but I have seen all the movie versions of the novel. For me it is like having a vase of all my favourite flowers and hiring ten different but talented artists painting it. All unique interpretations of my flowers, but each one enjoyable for its perspective. That is the way I looked at this production; and I did enjoy it tremendously. But IÂve liked them all for various reasons. I thought the atmosphere was very well done. It captured that solitary feeling that was so very much part of JaneÂs earlier years. For example, I really felt her emotions when she first arrived at Thornfield  that lantern was the only comfort in what was a strange and intimidating environment. So much remained dark and mysterious, illuminated only by candlelight or fire. As for Rochester, he was younger and more vulnerable looking than my mindÂs version but that was OK  they had definite chemistry, so I forgive JaneÂs only claim to plainness which was heavy eyebrows. IÂve always liked the bedroom scene after Jane rescues Rochester from the fire, "You are leaving me, now, must you?" I told my husband that I would have been totally weak-willed and would have tackled ole Rochester to the bed at that point and, alas, the novel would have ended then, being far, far removed from the classic that it is today. They cheated on the gypsy in this version, though. I prefer Rochester in drag. IÂm glad I taped it so that I can rewatch it . And if someone decides to produce Version #50, IÂll set my TV to record....See MoreEmily Bronte - new DA Rose
Comments (17)I can't believe it! I've been criticizing DA for years for completely ignoring women writers, especially the great ones like Emily or Charlotte Bronte--or Elizabeth Barrett Browning, or George Eliot, or Virginia Woolf--or my favorite American writer Emily Dickinson. Now that I'm cutting back my gardens so that I can manage to keep up with them, what does DA do but honor two great women writers! And I have no room left to plant anything! I'm not real sure that I like the Bronte one--might have to take some time to get used to it--it is different--the pic on the Bronte site is more appealing. But the George Eliot one--I'm already crazy in love with it! (ETA: Mill on the Floss is a powerful novel, if you haven't already read it.) But I hate to think I'm plotting the end of one of my faithful roses so that I can try out George Eliot. Shame on me! Kate...See MoreEmily Morrow Engineered Hardwood -
Comments (6)Absolutely! It’s from Appalachian Flooring. The collection is Alta Moda, grade Live Sawn Character in the Linen color. I almost went with the Cotton shade but thankfully saw it in person and it was much lighter than it appeared online (as if it was slightly white washed). Linen is slightly lighter than Emily Morrow’s First Leaf but still has a nice warm tone. I have it sitting in my living room waiting to be installed. Took 6 weeks to get here. They make it per order in Canada and Vermont. I’ve been getting quotes on installation and every floor guy that has seen it has been truly impressed with the quality. I can honestly say, I’m really happy with my choice. Here’s a link: https://appalachianflooring.com/product/linen-white-oak-lsc/ Good luck with your search. I must have looked at 100+ floors trying to decide....See Morenoseometer...(7A, SZ10, Albuquerque)
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