Tag Archives: fragrance

… June bugs and roses…

Posted on August 26, 2026 by oct17

“June Bugs and Roses” somehow reminds me of a country music song; I smile pretending to hear this song has quickly soared to the top of the charts this summer! Japanese beetles and roses don’t have the same musical notes … Continue reading →

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. . . growing my beard . . .

Posted on July 10, 2019 by oct17

It was flying straight towards me.  I ducked . . . a  male cardinal hit the clear glass pane with a  bang. Windows without screens invite winged creatures to fly straight through them.  The bright red bird was stunned . . … Continue reading →

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Smelling God . . .

Posted on July 1, 2014 by oct17

“We ignore the smell of Deity”, warns C.S. Lewis in Letters to Malcolm concerning appropriate adoration to our God. He says it is the inattention we give to events and pleasures all around us. We each ‘wear’ our own personal … Continue reading →

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