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Petunias

J.K. Rowling gave flower names to Harry's mother and sister - his mother's name is Lily - the magical one, and her sister's name is Petunia, the unmagical one. Petunias can be overlooked and underestimated. Just because they are hanging at the front of every Home Depot, Walmart, and northern home in the summer, does not make them any less special to me. While pruning them today I reflected on how these tissue-thin petals survived at least two storms this summer with 70 mph winds. There must be something very strong (or magical?) in their design. They are tiny, hardy Victrolas, emitting beauty and happiness all Summer.

In the Spring (our first Spring here) I suggested that we start a tradition in which Steve picks the annuals that we plant in the patio border every summer. In the garden center he came around the corner with a cart full of purple and white petunias. He didn't know what they were, he just liked them best.



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  1. SissyAugust 27, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    That is lovely! I wonder what he will choose next year??!
    My husband would never play along like that, but then again, I don't know that I would let him!

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  2. SherryAugust 29, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Thank you! Yes, I know it's a gamble, but fun.

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