The term ‘eye candy’ is one that I came to late in life but I’ve always been a glutton for colour.
Mother had a big thing about ‘eye appeal’ when it came to food and always had a pot of herbs on the go to ‘garnish’ plates that she felt needed a bit of a lift. I loved being the one to dash out the back and bring in a sprig of parsley, some chives, feathery fennel or maybe a mixture of everything and watch her transform plain to picturesque.
These memories of Mother are like interlopers on what I intended to write. Funny how that happens. I guess it’s because she appreciated the little things and life is made up of tiny, tiny moments which we need to appreciate as they are so precious.
So, I will just savour this moment and I hope you stop and appreciate a tiny memory from your day, week, life or loved one who has died but certainly not without leaving lots of shared moments to treasure.
SOCIAL BRIDGE ~ Jean Tubridy connecting with you from Ireland 
Best candy ever!! Thank you
Thanks so much.
Beautiful, a plant I’ve not seen before.
It’s fabulous, Criss, and comes in lovely shades of pink, purple, white and red. Shade suits it so that makes it even better.
I’ll have to look for it and see how it will go in my climate, sub tropical. Just love it…
Life is made up of memories..We just loss our beloved niece to Alzheimers she was only 56 yrs. We do have fond memories of past years especially when she was a youngster, then as a young woman, a wife, mother , a sister and a friend to all those who knew her. She will be missed..She also loved to garden…
Oh Joni, I’m very sorry to hear of your precious niece’s death.
I’m glad you have all those great memories. xxx
Great memories💛
Thanks Reena. Lovely to hear from you. Hope you have a peaceful day.
Wow, lovely, lovely flowers.
Beautiful memories, beautiful flowers 💝
Good timing. I don’t know why, but just the other day I found myself thinking of my mother and how she used to have a vegetable garden. She loved that garden, and we all loved having those nice fresh-picked veggies. It’s strange how such memories work themselves into our minds at the oddest times.
A lovely memory and a lovely image Jean.
Your mother was an artist. I agree that on the plate – food is nice, but presentation is everything!
Jean,
What a beautiful and colorful picture! Thank you for sharing.
It’s funny how you talk about memories. As I am out and about on these lazy summer days, I am remembering my mother and how we used to sit on her screened in porch and drink lemonade.
Nancy
Beautiful and thank you for the reminder about little memories. Xo
Beautiful photograph of a beautiful flower. My mother introduced me to so many unusual flowers with exotic names; Silver dollars, Bells of Ireland, Chinese Lanterns. They are hard to find in nurseries here but I would so love to plant them in my own garden! Thank you always for sharing your touching way of memorializing your dear mother!
The kind of candy that doesn’t add calories – just a lot of sensuous JOY.
Miss you!
Hi Jean, I just stopped by to let you know that I was thinking of you the other day. I hope all is well in your world. ❤
Many thanks, Jewels. Lovely to hear from you. Life is good here and I hope with you too.
Such a beautiful post 🙂
Many thanks, Neha.
my pleasure 🙂
Beautiful writing and photo Jean. It is so lovely to hear from you, I hope that you are well, and I look forward to more of your posts. Kind regards to you.
Many thank, Agnes.
I hope 2019 is a happy one for you.
Dear Mrs. Tubridy,
I recently found your blog while searching the web,hoping to find content
that might be helpful while I’m grieving for my beloved 90-year-old mother.
She died on january 7 / 2019,and I’m missing her endlessly.
Meanwhile I have devoured about every single one of your posts.
Your so very relatable,insightful and well written messages are wonderfully comforting to me during this painful time.
Besides,I adore the courage and honesty you show in sharing your personal feelings and thoughts in such a public way.
Usually,I never read any blogs at all.
Your’s is the first one ever I’ve completely delved into-and have even
started to follow !
I love that your blog is so versatile-your pictures for instance are fantastic!-and that one can always feel the impact and presence of your parents,so lovingly including what they mean to you,throughout the topics you cover.
For me,the experience of reading your – THANKFULLY ad-free!!!- blog was
like exploring a beautiful virtual garden chock full of soothing views.
That’s what I want to thank you for in a profoundly heartfelt way.
I dearly hope that you are as well as possible –
and that me and everybody else who enjoys your writing and engages with you here,may have the pleasure to see you continuing your wonderful,important blog!
With all the best wishes for you and your family,
Kerstin
Many thanks for your kind words, Kerstin.
I am so sorry to hear of your grief following your mother’s recent death. I truly hope that you will come to move from this current rawness to a state when you can look back with a smile on happy times you shared with her.
Take care,
j
Beautiful!!
Thank you