Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Sweetness Not So Sweet

It's a sobering thing to know that others gave their lives so my spouse (a non combat veteran), my son and I could enjoy a gorgeous day in upstate New York yesterday.  The rain clouds disappeared and the humidity with it, for one day, making the sunlight seem so sharp it threatened to cut you.

I love that kind of lighting.

It made for some interesting pictures, though, as spouse and I headed to the Vestal Rail Trail before our son came over to do some yardwork for us.

This wildflower is called Dame's Rocket or Sweet Rocket.  As beautiful as it is, it is also a noxious, invasive weed and should never be planted in any garden.

This is not phlox. You'll note the four petals where phlox has five petals.

It's really too bad, because it is so pretty.  It comes in white, pink, and even multicolored.

I apologize for the shadows - my back was cranky today and I couldn't bend that well to get the best angle.

No matter.  I hope this beauty brings a smile to your day today.
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5 comments:

  1. DeniseMay 28, 2019 at 6:44 AM

    Interesting that you point out he is a non-combat veteran. I had a friend who always made a point of letting folks know he was not in combat. But another friend acts like he fought in Korea, when actually he sat in Virginia. Still, they are all veterans and did their part for our country. Thank you.

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  2. songbird's crazy worldMay 28, 2019 at 10:01 AM

    Thank you to your spouse for his service.

    yo always find pretty flowers.

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  3. Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comMay 28, 2019 at 12:58 PM

    Nice, soft colors. A lovely week to you, Alana.

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  4. HaraleeMay 28, 2019 at 9:33 PM

    I love the delicate flowers this time of year. Yesterday on my bike ride I could smell roses!

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  5. Liz A.May 29, 2019 at 11:18 AM

    Very pretty.

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