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  • Peonies in May

    Yesterday, when I peeked outside on my daily peony check, I caught sight of a slight dab of pink against the blue sky. I knew it would not be long; and, today, it happened: the peonies are in bloom. Thankfully, they do not disappoint. They are striking, and are aptly nicknamed, Mary’s Rose. We look about for God, and He…

  • Peonies and the Unborn Redux

    My husband and I were walking along a garden path on Easter Sunday when he noticed shoots of peonies which were bursting from the earth. Since he knows I love peonies, he pointed them out, and I thought: Easter cannot get much better than this, knowing that peonies would soon bloom. Yes, it is that time of year, the land…

  • Philadelphia Peonies

    Since I wrote about peonies over the weekend, I have heard from many people who, too, share a love for this beautiful flower. The picture (above) was sent from a friend who resides in the Philadelphia area. The peonies look lovely perched on her buffet with Our beloved Mother, in a seeming final Ode to May! I hate to see…