It’s a bouncy, sunny day in the drumlins and we intend to make good use of it. It began with a lovely surprise. The Gotts, the neighbors across the way who visit only on weekends and as many summer days as they can manage, brought me a Mothers Day daffodil from their garden. Thank you!
I put it right next to the monitor where I can admire it. When I took this picture I was working on today’s update of the Great Bike Trek.
And here is an iris that holds an angel. Or maybe a faerie. Pretty wings either way.
It was blooming at the iris farm up on Farrell Road, another of those labors of love that grace this part of the world. One day soon I’ll write a whole post about that.
Happy Mothers Day Bonnie! Happy Mothers Day Mary! Happy Mothers Day Co-Mother-Outlaw Sue! Happy Mothers Day to everyone who tends a child, who loves a child, who teaches a child about the wonders of the world. Happy day of tenderness. And thank you.
I miss you Mom. And I feel your love still. Thank you.
Torch Lake Views 
Wendi
May 9, 2010
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY GERRY!!!!!
Gerry
May 9, 2010
Why thank you, Wendi, and the same back to you.
P.j. grath
May 9, 2010
That daffodil with the light coming through it takes my breath away. Who is the beautiful baby? Anyone we know? Happy returns of the day, Gerry!
Gerry
May 9, 2010
Um, that would be my little self. If you think she’s cute you should see the pictures of Rob the Firefighter as a baby.
La Mirada Bob
May 9, 2010
Happy Mother’s Day, Dear Gerry.
Thank you for posting the photo of Mom.
Gerry
May 9, 2010
You’re welcome.
Thank you for giving me such a wonderful Mom and such a wonderful Step-Mom. Not to mention the three sisters and the appreciation for dog stories, but we can save those for Father’s Day.
California Dreamin
May 9, 2010
Thank You, Dear Gerry. My!! My!! The phone is ringing I wonder who it can be?
Gerry
May 10, 2010
Why I do believe that was my little self. OK, not so little self, as I have had rather a lot of excellent treats lately.
Cindy Lou
May 10, 2010
Your daffodil looks like a big ole sunshine sittin’ there on your desk….happiness and sunshine to you, Gerry!
Gerry
May 10, 2010
Thank you, Cindy Lou. Happiness and sunshine back atcha!
giiid
May 11, 2010
I can´t imagine a better picture of a mothers love for her little baby, than the one you are so fortunate to have. She express happiness, pride and hope for a good life for you, as she send you a loving smile. Mothers doesn´t last forever, but their love does. Like you I thank for the love I got, and do my best to pass it on.
Your photo of the daffodil is fine, but I noticed the lovely view you have, – this looks very very fine! Looks like the perfect place to blog and drink coffe. Now I know why you are making so many post, I would do, too, if I could sit there.
Gerry
May 11, 2010
Thank you, Birgitte. I enjoy the view, but I will enjoy it more when I’ve gotten out there and given the windows a good cleaning. That photo of my mother is one of my favorites. There is a matching one of my very young father gazing at me, both made by my uncle. Whenever I have one of those days where “nobody loves me, everybody hates me, I’m gonna go eat worms,” I look at those photos and feel better at once.