Saturday, June 21, 2008

Solstice


I just wanted to wish everyone a happy summer solstice weekend! (Ok, I'm a day late, so I thought, why not extend the celebration of the coming summer for the whole weekend?)

We haven't been getting a whole lot of sunshine lately in this corner of the world, so I thought I might find it in the flowers instead.


And forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet
and the winds long to play with your hair.
~Kahlil Gibran


I can feel its warm approach....can you?
Did you make any wishes last night?
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14 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 21, 2008 at 9:42 PM

    Happy Summer Solstice from England too, although like yourself, we're not experiencing much sun at the moment. I'm afraid that I didn't make any wishes, I fell into bed at 6.30pm and slept right through until 5.20am this morning!

    I feel refresh!!

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  2. julochkaJune 22, 2008 at 2:19 AM

    in denmark they burn witches on a big bonfire for the summer solstice--"sankt hans" day, which is always celebrated on the 23rd. i guess they used to do it for real, now it's just an effigy, but still i'm not taking any chances. :-)

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  3. ClaireJune 22, 2008 at 8:42 AM

    We've got gale force winds here...they are having a ball with my hair :)

    Cxx

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  4. polonaJune 22, 2008 at 11:19 AM

    ohhh... that was nice, thank you.
    we had a cold spell last week but for the last couple of days we've been experiencing a heat wave... actually, quite appropriate for the beginning of summer :)

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  5. AnonymousJune 22, 2008 at 12:52 PM

    Happy summer solstice to you too!
    Beautiful image. And yes - you can see the sunshine within.

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  6. Craftsman of lightJune 22, 2008 at 2:52 PM

    Jaime, every image you offer us, every word you write is only sunshine.

    Thankyou for your bountiful wishes....and may the sun smile for you seven days a week!

    :):):):):):):)

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  7. d smith kaich jonesJune 22, 2008 at 3:32 PM

    Oh MY! This lovely little blossom DOES look like a little sun, shooting out fire & warmth. What a beautiful little thing. Love this!

    :) Debi

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  8. Paula Scott Molokai Girl StudioJune 22, 2008 at 8:53 PM

    What a lovely macro shot of appears to be a daisy of some sort or a dandelion? No matter, it's beautiful!
    So perfect! As is the quote that goes with it!
    Happy solstice!

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  9. Relyn LawsonJune 22, 2008 at 9:37 PM

    Happy Solstice and happy summer to you. Weather is odd here. More rainfall so far in June than we've had in over 50 years. We go from hot to cool to stormy. Sometimes all in the space of an hour. The lightning storms have been gorgeous. Last night I wished what I always wish: safety and contentment for my daughter. What did you wish for?

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  10. enchantedartistJune 23, 2008 at 8:37 AM

    What a pretty little flower that is!

    I didn't make any wishes...but I did delight in a whole lot of sunshine this weekend...

    I hope you're getting some now too.:)

    xo

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  11. AnonymousJune 23, 2008 at 1:07 PM

    i can!... feel the warmth of this breathtaking bud about to burst a well as your heart warmth. thanks for the comfort in your comments this weekend. you are very sweet and very kind. i'm so glad i am getting to know you jamie. good fortune to me!

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  12. AnonymousJune 23, 2008 at 1:34 PM

    per your quote: "I'm so tempted to join flickr just so I can do this meme...I'm seeing it everywhere."
    i think you should do it!
    xo

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  13. Phyllis Hunt McGowanJune 23, 2008 at 1:45 PM

    Happy Solstice to you too! So what if you're a day late- good wishes are good anytime :)

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  14. JessicaJune 23, 2008 at 5:26 PM

    Happy Solstice to you... a couple days late, but we can keep celebrating, can't we? I made wishes for long summer days filled with sunshine and relaxation. I can't wait for summer vacation to start!

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