“Let us be grateful to people who make us happy, they are charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” Marcel Proust
A little bouquet that I keep on my kitchen counter. I see it every time I make coffee or prepare a meal. It makes me smile.
It is from my friend Linda. She gave me the original the end of December. Then she went away for about five weeks touring sunny southern California. I filled in with rosemary stolen from the plants at the bank near me.
She returned home to Portland last week and replenished my floral arrangement from her garden. It is a simple gesture that means so much to me.
I realize there might be gaps in our friendship, times when we are apart or “not on the same page”. Yet, I know we share underlying affection and respect for each other. To me, that is friendship.
Thank you Linda!
Very lovely in every way!
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Thank you. Have a wonderful day, Lori
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A lovely friendship!
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You made me smile with this post. I have a friend that I see 3-4 times a year, a couple of which we have pot luck dinner at one of our houses. A couple of years ago, I took her some flowers in an etched glass vase. The next time they visited our house, she brought the vase back with flowers for me. So, now we have a tradition. We take the vase back and forth. I put a note in the vase when I have it in case I get hit the bus, my husband knows to take her a vase of flowers. Good friends warm the heart. 🙂
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What a sweet tradition. I love it. Thank you for taking a moment to share it with me. Hugs, Lori
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Beautiful thoughts, Lori ❤
Indeed, this is friendship in my acception, too
😉
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Thank you. I hope your day is going well.
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It was. Now it’s finished 🙂
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It’s noon in Portland and I have “miles to go before I sleep” (Robert Frost).
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Beautiful saying, Lori 🙂
Here is 11:33 PM
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Hugs to you!
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Thank you!
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🙂
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I am always amazed by the individuals in our lives who enter and leave for periods of time without any seeming gap, the conversation just goes on as though no time has passed since the last time tea or coffee was shared.
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I agree. It is wonderful to have those kind of relationships. Thanks for reading & commenting.
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Lovely.
Many of my friends are at a distance from me and these are special friendships, may they and yours bloom for many years to come.
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I agree and thank you for your thoughts. Happy Monday to you!
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I have a friend who lives in New York….we have been in each others lives for over 22 years….sometimes our paths don’t cross for months, even years…but everytime we do get together its like we haven’t been apart…..friendship is great….kat
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In our world today, we don’t live down the street from each other all our lives. So, keeping the bonds regardless is a treasure. Thank you for sharing. Lori
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yes, the way the family and kids live these days has changed…kat
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Beautiful thoughts Lori!
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Thanks and happy Monday to you!
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Hello, i hope your day goes well. I am finishing my taxes today…hopefully.
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You’re right– we’re not always on the same page (even with ourselves!). But those friends who remain in our lives for the distance are more valuable than can be measured.
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Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
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I so much like the Proust quote and I believe that we never know what impact awe make on a person’s life even if we enter it for a short period. Your post only reinforces that opinion.
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Thank you. I agree about our impact on a person’s life. We sometimes never know what our friendship can mean to a person. Happy Monday from Oregon.
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It is wonderful to have such a beautiful friendship.. 🙂 Have a Beautiful Day ..
Many thanks for your visit and follow of my blog..
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Thank you for such a nice message. I like your blog and look forward to reading it. Happy Monday to you. Lori
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How generous and thoughtful. It’s brightens up spirits to receive and to give such things.
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It made my day. She is a lovely, understated person. Thank you for reading & commenting. Have a great day.
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Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you Don for reading & commenting.
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You’re welcome.
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Flowers have such a special language that speaks to people: rosemary for remembrance. Thank you for sharing Proust.
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I love flowers especially really fragrant ones. They are magical. Proust is one of my favorites even though his life seems so sad.
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The pursuit of beauty in all things does indeed minister to our souls. There is so much ‘stuff’ in our modern world we can CHOOSE to look to the beautiful and to value always people and things that touch the inner core of our humanity. Have a great week Lori.
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It’s ironic as just today I was walking around my house bemoaning all of the stuff that I own. Many beautiful and special things but I really would like to be rid of them. People and experiences mean more to me.
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These are the best kind of friendships – those that transcend time and distance!
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They are a treasure. I can’t handle high maintenance people/relationships.
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I completely understand!
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True friendships are so special 🙂
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I agree with you. Have a wonderful day.
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What a lovely post. There’s something so sweet about flowers from a friend’s garden (or one’s own). Thank you for following Displaced Beachbums. It gave me a chance to link back to your blog ~ I like your positive attitude.
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Good morning, thank you for reading and for your kind comments. I enjoy your blog also and look forward to sharing through our posts.
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Good friends are great to have. 🙂
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Yes, there are people with whom I have a bond that is wonderful. Hope you are doing well!
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A lovely post on friendship. And no better gift than flowers that thrive just like friends, even when you don’t see them often.
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Thank you. Friendship is a great gift especially when nothing is demanded in return.
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I agree Lori.
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What do they say about great minds? (*-*)
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I’m smiling.
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If you’re smiling I have done my job! Thank you!
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Exceptional post. Very touching.
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Thank you Kally. Your kind words are a wonderful way to start my day. Lori
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very thoughtful
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I realise this post is quite a few months old, but it is so lovely that I wanted to comment! What a beautiful reminder of your friend. It sounds as though you and Linda have the best kind of friendship. 🙂
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