Remember that gardenia bud I shared with you awhile back?
It blossomed into a fragrant vision! My Grandma Maria loved to wear these in her hair.
I think of her when I hear this Justin Townes Earle song that he wrote with Billie Holiday in mind.
“Maybe she went back to Baltimore
Bet she packed her bags the night before
Took a taxi down to Lex and 44th
Caught the first train to Baltimore
‘Cause long ago she left her heart there
‘Cause she could not stop the bleeding
White dress, white shoes, and white gardenias.”
-Justin Townes Earle / White Gardenias
Square One Notes 
Beautiful all the way around, Sandra. Thanks so much for sharing the history. Lovely paired with the lyrics.
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Thank you, Mark! My pleasure. I hope you have a great day!
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I love how songs evoke memories. And there is nothing more fragrant and lovely as a Gardenia. Oh so beautiful my friend!
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Thank you so much Nancy! I agree. Fragrances and music seem to have magic properties in that way. I hope you’re doing well!
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The flower is gorgeous, Sandra but my favorite picture is the one of your parents in the hood of that car. I hope you found some fun yesterday despite the rain. Have a great day today. 😊
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Thank you, Chris! Our creative forces are combining it seems! I think we both posted classic trucks simultaneously? I hope you’re doing great my friend!
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That’s right! We did both post classic trucks, those yours looked to actually be in running condition. Life is good here. I’m prepping for classes. I hope things are well there also.
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I’m preparing for my last meeting of the school year. Good feelings. I hope you are doing well too!
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It’s a good day. I hope it’s the same for you. It sounds like your school year is wrapping up there. Woohoo!
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It is! I’m saying goodbye today at my school site. Bitter sweet. I hope you’re doing great Chris!
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That is bitterseeet. Are you a teacher? It’s so strange not saying goodbye to students in person. It seems so anticlimactic. I’m doing well here. I hope all is well there.
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I’m a school psyc. Are you a teacher? It’s been an unusual year, for sure! I’m happy to hear you are doing well Chris. Take good care.
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Nice photo! A lovely memory of your mother. 🙏🏻
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Thank you, John! I hope you’re doing well out your way.
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Your welcome, Sandra. All is well, just finished another eggs and toast breakfast, sipping my cuppa!
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Sounds like a great start John!
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Fabulous photo of this beautiful flower, Sandra, and a lovely most treasured photo and memory. Have a great week there! 🙂
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Thank you Pete! You do the same.
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