Today has to be the hottest day of the year ~ and perhaps for many years ~ here in Tramore. I was fortunate enough be able to go for a walk in shady Newtown Wood this morning and to follow that with a luxurious swim at sun-kissed Garrarus Beach.The contrast between the two settings made me think of the evocative inscription on a family memorial in Mount Congreve Gardens.
While the words Light and shade by turn but love always are perfect words for a passionate plantsman like Ambrose Congreve, they also have a depth that emphasises the absolute importance of ‘love’ in human existence.
I wonder is anything more fundamental than love?
SOCIAL BRIDGE ~ Jean Tubridy connecting with you from Ireland 
I don’t think there is
Cookie, thanks for dropping by. Very much appreciated.
Really enjoy your blogs Jean – I think we have a lovely week to look forward to – sparkles, Liz
Liz, thanks so much for your kind words. Hope you;re enjoying the sunshine.
I don’t think there is …it informs, influences, determines everything we do ..it is who we are .
Hi SV, that’s certainly saying a lot about the significance of love and I tend to agree with you!