What’s in a name? That which we call a rose
By any other name would smell as sweet.
~ Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet
[We have] our memories so that we might have roses in December.
~ J.M. Barrie
Of all the flowers, methinks a rose is best.
~ Fletcher and Shakespeare, Two Noble Kinsmen
We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.
~ Alphonse Karr, Lettres Écrites De Mon Jardin
Happy Monday.
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We spotted an unusual variety (well several actually) on our Vancouver walks. Roses are always beautiful. Happy Monday Lynette. Allan
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Thanks, Allan. Yes, I keep spotting unusual varieties as well, especially of the five and six petal variety. It’s delightful to spot them everywhere, growing wild, too. Cheers.
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That’s a really nice saying by Alphonse Karr. There’s always a silver lining, ❤
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Sorry for my late response to your comment, Carol, but I weirdly just found it in my spam.
Yes, I like that quote very much, too. 🙂
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Lovely photos and quotes. I particularly like the J.M. Barries one.
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Thank you very much. 🙂 I like that one best, as well.
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I love how roses come in so many different colours and varieties. They are such beauties.
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My mother used to grow roses and them had everywhere. She spent a lot of time on them (gardening was a passion for her) and the result was gorgeous. They aren’t my favourite flowers but they always remind me of her and yes, they are so beautiful.
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