Inside The Old Hymnal

An old hymnal ...
...possibly from Mr. Flea's ancestors...



Inside the front cover was this rusty old needle and thread...



...printed in 1793.





...a little doodling...
...or experimental art...
:)



...the back inside pages...



I find this so fascinating and hope you do too!



Because so many of you inquired as to the name of this pretty pink blossom...

...and because I have no idea...
...they just bloom all along the hedge by the side of the house...

...I asked an expert and my friend Carole of Maynard Greenhouse and she told me it is

Shirobana Spirea.

This variety can display up to three different colors of blooms, varying from white to light pink to a darker, reddish-pink. Often there will be a cluster dedicated to a single color, and the very next cluster will produce flowers of a different color.

A busy day tomorrow...
My nephew Joseph graduates high school...

He is the Salutatorian of his class!

Way to go Joe!

P. S. - Thanks for all the cold summer salad recipes!
They all sound so delicious!
We will be busy fixing them and trying them out over the next few weeks!
I hope you try them too!
:)