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I don't know why they fascinate me so.
I grumble when they snag my legs as I lurch from the garden, distracted by an eager dog on the leash.
I indulge their expansion nonetheless, because I can't bear to skimp on roses.
But I love to look at the thorns for their own sake, their stark, architectural elegance that never fades or falls.
Roses come and go, but thorns are forever.
From the front garden: "Hey Mom, come look - we found a bear!"
No worries - the kids kept a respectful distance (bear awareness is a routine part of the Whistler school curriculum) and this fellow, like all our local bears, was far more interested in fresh dandelions than people. Not that he didn't want some personal space, mind you - a mini-bus eventually pulled alongside, opening the doors to gawk, and he ambled off in search of a more private patch of goodies.
They're made. And up. Really!
(There's also a bright and frisky snack pack in the works, but they take a huge amount of time and labour, so Skeiner Dude simply couldn't get them both done in time. Next update.)
And Water Magic Quintets in Merino Silk:
I'm stuck on sleeve island at the moment, but I'm still in love with my BFL Water Magic stripey cardigan - I'll show you WIP photos one of these days. It is definitely my favorite colour palette to date.
A tiny skein twirling into being under the nimble fingers of my darling husband:
(Yup, samplers are underway.)
Monday evening's sky:
As lovely as a flaming crimson showcase can be, I am equally awed by the softness of a blue sky settling into evening, layer upon layer of drifting cloud suffused with gentle radiance.
Sad things:
Thorny things:
New things:
Life.
It's a good thing.
