Gladiolus

Gladiolus are a flower that can change my whole day. 

This year I have counted 27 blooms. They only last for such a short time, especially in Colorado's hot summer. 

But I truly love them. 

They are said to symbolize strength of character, honor and conviction. 

If given to someone it may represent an infatuation, that the recipient has pierced your heart with passion.

Foxgloves

Foxgloves is symbolic of  insincerity since the chemicals in it are very potent. 

It is used for heart medicine. When it is not taken correctly, it can kill. 

Children have been warned against touching this poisonous plant for some have died from drinking the water from the vase that a foxglove flower was in. 

It has other names besides foxglove such as dead man’s bell and witches gloves.

Brooks's

Brooks's was one of the top three clubs for gentlemen in the Regency era. Not as prestigious as White's but still respected. Brooks's was for the Whig party who in their very nature were liberal. The Prince Regent favored Brooks's until they blackballed a friend of his by the name of Jack Payne. It was on St. James Street which meant it was in the right place.

As in White's and Boodles you could read your newspaper, talk to friends, drink coffee and of course play cards and gamble. Brooks's stakes were very high. Some members would play cards all night and lose fortunes. It was said Charles Fox and his brothers lost in hazard thousands of pounds in any given night.

Day Lilies

Yellow Day Lilies – symbolizes thankfulness and desire for enjoyment

Amazing day at Coors Field watching the Rockies. A walk-off Home Run in the bottom of the 9th. Doesn't get better than that unless you are with your family watching it.  

I don't approve of surprises. The pleasure is never enhanced and the inconvenience is considerable ~ Jane Austen

Nature in Colorado

There is nothing better than getting away and going up to the mountains to get rejuvenated. The sounds of the river and the light breezes seem to put everything back in perspective again. To dip your toes in the freezing water and watch butterflies fly all around you. To let nature unfold around you and know you are a part of this creation