Roses, Rain, and Rodeos–Oh, my!
I’ve been focusing on getting several projects done this week. One involves roses, one involve rodeos and I’m also working with seven other writers on a military continuity that will be out next year. So I’ve been holed up in my office a lot, with chocolate and coffee to see me through. Meantime, outside my window the rain is falling as Tropical Storm Cindy comes calling along the Gulf coast. I do believe it’s been raining for most of the months of May and June. But we know rain brings more roses, so that’s a good thing. This storm promises to bring a lot of water, so we’re watching the flood warnings. We live about fives miles inland so I hope we’ll be okay. I bought more chocolate, just in case. Here are some photos we snapped of the coming storm:
But about roses, I’ve always heard you should have either children or roses because it’s hard to raise both. I used to grow miniature roses and I had a yellow rose (my favorite) by my window in one of our former homes. My husband takes pictures of roses and when we were dating, he stole one of my mother’s prize rose blooms right out of her garden and gave it to me. She was not amused. I love the names of the old roses. Damask, Dorothy Perkins, Crimson, Prairie Star. They all have a story behind them. Different colors of roses can represent different things: Orange roses mean enthusiasm, pink roses represent gratitude , admiration or sympathy. White is the standard for purity. Yellow roses, so like the sun, make things brighter and are good for friendship and cheering people. Purple is all about royalty and splendor. And of course, red roses are associated with romance and love.
(from pexels.com)
As for rodeos, I’ve learned a lot about those lately, too. My novella Knight Moves (Rodeo Knights) just released in e-book and is available on most online outlets. I should have added research to this group of R-words since I’ve done a lot of that lately, too. But the rain brings roses and research brings new ideas and knowledge to my writer’s brain.
What projects have you been involved in lately? Did you learn something new while working on your project?
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My project lately is making a baby quilt for the newest great niece. it will be 40×50 and is made up of 2 inch squares (once sewin). I have learned that I do not like the whole idea of squaring up all those squares. it really is very difficult. Oh, well, baby will not notice the many imperfections. Oh. the front is a big grey bunny sitting holding a carrot (the squares). the back is a bunch of carrots (one piece of fabric).
Oh, I admire quilters, Lori! I have a lot of old t-shirts that I want to make into a quilt. Maybe one day. But yours sounds lovely even if it is difficult. How sweet!
I spent many years on the South La. gulf coast area. I hope the storm doesn’t dump too much rain. I also love roses – I have 2 antiques, but I don’t know their names.
Perrianne, I love your name. Antique roses are so pretty! As for the storm, it brewed all night. We received one of the outerbands overnight but we are doing okay. More to come, I’m sure!
Sounds like you’re keeping busy, Lenora!
Always! I know you’re doing the same! We have to write through the storms of life and we need to stop and smell the roses, too!
Sweet Lenora, It is a joy to read your writings. They spur thoughts and more ideas to share.
We will be OK…the rainy period we’ve had here is mostly a nuisance. I am thankful my apartment is built on a hill…and I’m on the third floor. (So, no worries.)
Blessings to you and your husband, my friend!
With Love, Pamela
Glad you are safe, Pamela! It’s been a rainy season along the Gulf.