We spent the day with a dear friend today. When we were walking to meet him, I was enjoying the sight of many beautiful flowers, but these really took my breath away.
Bill commented that these look like fabric--I agree--there were some red and yellow ones, too, but these grabbed my attention--love the colour |
There was no missing these in a sidewalk planter--could see them from a distance |
Before we left, the postman delivered a book I'd been eagerly awaiting and when I opened the package, I was immediately smitten with the cover art, which is called Lotus Flower from Pond and is a brush painting in the Gongbi style by Yue Juan. There is a Buddhist saying which I love and remind myself of often--no mud, no lotus. I think this painting is absolutely gorgeous.
I read the preface before we left and brought the book with me thinking I might read the introduction on the bus, but I didn't. I'm pretty tired now so won't start it tonight, either. Something to look forward to!It was a nice day and very productive. I hope the same is true for you!
3 comments:
Thanks, Vicki! Me, too!
So pleased you had a nice day.
Those flowers are beautiful.
You've certainly got a nice book to enjoy there.
All the best Jan
It was a lovely day!
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