The Old Dogwood Blooms Again -Spring in Mars, PA
I Can Only Strive…
Welcome back
from your dormant rest.
Blossom and bloom
and boast your beauty.
I can only strive
to follow your example.
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
I Can Only Strive
the creative life in between
cherishing the moments and exploring my passion for creativity… through art, photography, food, and writing
the creative life in between 
Nice.
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👍💕
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Nature is always our best example, beautiful photography Jodi. Have a great day. 🙂
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She sure is!! 😉❤️
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Nature shows us how to live
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For sure!
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Your beautiful poem makes it clear: We can only strive to follow Nature’s perfection.
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The best inspiration 👍
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Upon discovering the email amidst my inbox, an excited Benjamin squealed : “Look Gem, My Jodi is back!” He thinks the photo looks just like my Dogwood tree, that presently has an abundance of beautiful blooms. This is good news for the birds and squirrels too, plenty of berries should appear this Autumn. Benjamin wants me to tell you that we have two rabbits that visit the backyard every morning and tiny baby chipmunks. He’s sending a “kiss to you and the biggest hug ever!” Inspiring thoughts with a lovely photo. Thank-you x 2!!
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Oh thank you for the best hugs and kisses Benjamin! Have fun watching those bunnies and baby chipmunks! ❤️
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Beautiful photo and beautiful poem! ❤️💕
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Love my old dogwoods. ❤️
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Oh to be that pretty and oh to have your gift with words and photography (as well as all your other gifts!!)
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Oh pullleeeze. You have all that and more!!!!! 😊
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*blushes, takes the compliment and runs before anyone notices the mistake* xx
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Wow! What a beautiful photo! Dogwood blossoms are so pretty! 🌸 Enjoyed your wisdom in your poem, Jodi 🦋💕
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Thanks Jill! My sweet old dogwoods in the front yard 😍
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So much that we can learn from nature. ❤
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Indeed!!☺️
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One of my very favorite spring flowers.
Just beautiful, Jodi!
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Something about spring flowers after a long dormant winter are so inspiring! ☺️
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❤
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Dogwoods in New England are hope blooming wide. xo
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Hooray!
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So lovely Jodi!
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Mother is my Teacher too. Great post, Jodi! 💖
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That’s an amazing photo, Jodi!
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It was such a beautiful sight 🙂
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Hi Jodi, we were talking by email but I have a feeling my replies aren’t getting to you. Maybe they are going in spam or something. Hope all is well.
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Sorry James. Life has been busy and full. I appreciate the offer, but am going to pass for now. Wishing you much success!
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Oh no worries at all Jodi, thanks for letting me know. Keep up the great work with the blog!
Best wishes,
James
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Thank you for understanding
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