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Peonies

 

Yesterday I splurged on a bouquet of peonies and proceeded to fall completely in love with them when I got home.  I have never before spent so much time gazing at and inhaling the scent of these splendid flowers.  I cultivated my new love through the lens of my camera.  Some days the abundance I find in words and images is enough to break my heart wide open.

What has broken your heart open this day?

-Christine Valters Paintner @ Abbey of the Arts

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  1. Karla, Tess, Deb, Sally, Lucy, Shaula, and Pam — you are all so wonderful to leave such gracious comments!

    Karla, I hope the Immersion was everything you needed and more and that Trish is doing well. I miss her blogging.