I’m excited about this new feature on the blog, which has been met with instant popularity. Your comments are not just welcome, but they are the lifeblood here in many ways. Whether you agree with me or not, your thoughtful and civil contributions make this space special. This will run two or three times a week.  Then only rules –  keep the discourse respectful and honest, steering clear of name-calling, insults, or lies. Hatred is not permitted. – Jon

 

On Monday’s flower pictures:

Teri: I love flower pictures. I have watched you from the start of your journey. Today’s flower pictures are beautiful and worthy of a living room wall. Thank you. I enjoy the pictures every day.

Teri

 

Cindi: WOW! WOW! WOW!

Same to you, Cindi, thanks.

Christine: “Way back when I picked up copies of the “Suburban Detective” series, they were wonderfully entertaining. I was a Labor and Delivery RN at the time and loved having something light and funny to ready myself to sleep. I also read your other books about Bedlam Farm and working your sheep-herding dogs, even during a blizzard. Impressed… I’m also a knitter and appreciate reading about Maria’s new projects!”

Thanks, Christine. The blog is my book now. I left publishing for freedom, and I love it. Jon, thanks for the message.

 

Susan: The last photo of the deep purple bell-shaped flower glows from within, Jon! You captured its heart perfectly!

Thank  you.

 

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On my divorce

Dana: As much as I love the Berkshires, I love the Cape equally. I go at least twice yearly, only in the off-season. I spent all my childhood vacations there, and we left my Dad’s ashes on the beach of the National Seashore a few years ago. I wouldn’t dream of going in the summer, but September and October are so special there. I totally understand that it’s a feeling that never goes away.

Very true, Dana, thanks.

 

Sandy: A beautiful perspective. Thank you.

 

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Zip as flower child:

 

Carolyn: Love the flower child and flowers. Super neat pic.

 

Sharon:  When I saw the picture of Zip with the flowers, my first thought was…That should be a postcard! Beautiful.