I adore lovely reminders of the past. Growing up in South Carolina, my grandmother always had hydrangea in her yard, and at 90 (Happy birthday, Mom!), she still does. I’ve planted it strategically around Edgewater Farm, so I’m reminded of her. I also think of her when I bend down to pick up a stick, load a garage sale treasure into the car, or find myself taking a “shortcut.” What did you see today that reminds you of someone you love? If you didn’t, might I give you a little Life 101 Advice: Think about the things that make you the happiest. Most likely attached to each is a memory or a moment with someone you love.
It’s funny that you posted this today, Bruce. I just got back home from a quick trip to my mom’s in West Columbia. We were talking about my grandmother’s hydrangeas and my mom showed me the one she transplanted from my grandparents’ home on Charleston Hwy when it sold. I’ve planted hydrangeas here in our new to us (our house is 113 years old) yard because they remind me of my grandmother, just like you.
Nice, bruce. So true and I will be more aware of that. Xo