Reading today, I came across these lines from The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd: "Drifting off to sleep, I thought about her. How nobody is perfect. How you just have to close your eyes and breathe out and let the puzzle ofthe human heart be what it is."
Yeah, I thought. Exactly.
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yes but their is beauty in each season...lovely cheerful berries...
ReplyDeleteIt sure is a 'bitter' plant to have in the garden (too invasive). I took a picture almost exactly like this the other day. The colors and texture were not to be ignored.
ReplyDeleteI am not sure what this is - they look tasty! But I'll take your word for the bitter taste...
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful though - and a nice shot!
That is gorgeous Sandy!
ReplyDeleteMine are local flowers in the Land of the Morning Calm.
Great photograph. I have no idea what kind of berries they are but they are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLike a holiday decoration.
ReplyDeleteSunny Sunday #6 - Color Me Sunny
Life at times may be bittersweet but when I look at your profile picture my "single impression" is you look like a very caring fun person.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo.
ReplyDeleteVery lovely to look at..
ReplyDeleteGreat picture,
Gisela
Oriental Bittersweet is very invasive.
Hi Sandy,
ReplyDeleteGreat photo of this plant called in botanical name Celastrus orbiculatus.
Have a nice day.
I haven't seen this plant before but it looks gorgeous. Actually I have necklace that is inspired by the berry and its "leaves" on top.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty!
Life is definitely bittersweet!
ReplyDeleteThe berries look lovely though!
The picture is beautiful and makes you want to eat.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week!
Perfect combination of image and words ...
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings,
Beautiful photo: wonderful quote!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful bittersweet post.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful marriage of this lovely photo and quote.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed that Sue Monk book!
ReplyDeleteThe bittersweet berries are lovely.
one of my all time favorite books. Great picture too.
ReplyDeleteI love bittersweet. I don't even mind them being invasive. Great shot and I love the quote you included.
ReplyDeletelovely berries and lovelier thoughts to go with it....life is bittersweet indeed!
ReplyDeletewonderful seasonal view sandy
ReplyDeletebeautiful photo, Sandy.
ReplyDeletehave a good week
Lovely berries! I always love to use them as part of my Christmas decor.
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting the thoughts of the Secret Life of Bees, pretty deep. Makes a lot of sense too. ;-)
ReplyDeleteSandy: That was a colorful capture in the tree.
ReplyDeleteHi Sandy, they remind me of Christmas, how attractive. Okay time to bring out all the christmas decors.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit.
Beautiful photo...poignant quote.
ReplyDeleteSandi
Such beautiful blooms to be called bittersweet. Vibrant colors.
ReplyDeleteIf I were a bird and maybe I am, I'd find these succulent and offer one to you.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colours. Autumn has such splendid rich hues.
ReplyDeleteAutumn shades are quite bewitching I always think...
ReplyDeletehello sandy... wanna take this opportunity to thank you for your usual visit... a visit from you is indeed a blessing... your comments really made me happy God bless!take care always...
ReplyDeleteso beautiful nature can be. wonderful colors
ReplyDeleteYou have posted awesome picture of flower that looks bright and cheerful. Enjoyed going through it. Keep on sharing some more pictures like this.
ReplyDeleteperfect blend of red and yellow! and what a deep thought!!!
ReplyDeletehavent seen one in the philippines. though there are some similar plants that has berry like fruits.
ReplyDeleteI don't know if I forgot, or simply never knew that bittersweet was the common name of an actual plant. Though it seems like it may have been one of those things I heard once upon a time that just didn't "stick" because I had no use for it.
ReplyDeleteUnlikely, though, that I'll forget it again.
Great lines from The Secret Life of Bees. I have never heard them before. Your photo is fantastic Sandy. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletethose colors POP .. love how the background fades to grey ..
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shot Sandy!
ReplyDeleteThat quote is very lovely. I haven't read that book yet and this was a nice teaser quote.
Beautiful bright berries! The Secret Life of Bees is on my To Be Read list - now at the very top thanks to this wonderful quote that you've so kindly shared.
ReplyDeleteExactly. Beautiful photo too!
ReplyDeletethose are beautiful cherries and about life...it's full of uncertainties =)
ReplyDeletelove those bright red berries they look full of life... that is a great line in that book as well!
ReplyDeleteur a flk of goodness
ReplyDeleteThe structure remindes me of my ho model structure when my hobby was ho trains
ReplyDeleteThe bittersweet is gorgeous. The quote is on the mark. Hearts are mysterious.
ReplyDeleteIt may be bittersweet, but the colors sure are lovely!
ReplyDelete"The puzzle of the human heart" isn't that the truth! Btw: what a wonderful, wonderful photo. The yellow and the red together really stands out as a wonderful contrast yet so complimentary of each other.
ReplyDeletelovely photos - love the colours, a happy photo! Nice quote - how true...
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VERY pretty! I love berry photos. Ive got quite a stash in an array of colors, thanks for the reminder too.
ReplyDeleteThanks for being here.