Will It Go Round In Circles?

I am a collector. I collect orbs: marbles, globes, bowling balls, baseballs, round river rocks, bocci balls; I am attracted to round things. Perhaps because I meditate on circles: orbits, seasons, & friendships.

I have hundreds, in the house & in the garden. Last week the Husband arranged some of my balls at the base of our New Zealand Laurel tree. I noticed right away, & I have to say that I was pleased. I appreciate my balls being displayed in an aesthetically pleasing manner, & the Husband knows how to handle my balls. What do you collect?

A Dark, Stormy, Rainy & Lazy Sunday Morning At Post Apocalyptic Bohemia

The little bits of "snow" are discarded petals from the Dogwood- Cornus Florida. One plant finishes blooming & then another will up the ante.

Is it a coincidence that I love to play with alliteration, & that I collect Heuchera , Hebes, & Hydrangea? None of these plant groups is in bloom, but the Clematis is showing off this week. I have had Clematis Montana in each of my gardens for the past 25 years. It seems indestructible. You can cut it nearly to the ground & it will grow 20’ in a season. Insects don’t bother it & seems impervious to any disease or problem. I never cut mine back & it has grown at least 30' into the closest trees, a large dogwood, & a white pine. In full bloom it looks like a low hanging billowing cloud. Clematis Etoile Violette came into bloom in the last few days, & unlike me, they seem to really have enjoyed the week of rain.

Even Larry & Junior are unmotivated.

I've got real balls!

I collect orbs. From marbles to bowling balls to globes, I am drawn to round objects.

This photo is a gathering of just a few out of more than 100.