Monday, June 27, 2011

Soul Food #96~


Some favorite words in our garden~
I seem to have some here and there..In And Out of the Garden:)Our entry..the kitchen..and a guest room.. have words that mean so much to me..
They still bring pleasure to me after years of reading them..

In every little spot..there's a reminder of words that were important at a certain time..
Some were given away..
Someone once told me that if you receive a gift..even if you love it..it's yours to do what you want with it..

I don't mean regifting..I mean giving something away that means a lot to you..
One thing that somes to mind..

A lovely garden accoutrement.. That said: "Hope Never Dies In The Heart Of A Real Gardener"

Oh when they gave me that I was over the moon..
Then one day..I heard a doctor I liked a lot..who was a Medal Of Honor Gardener..


I gave her that plaque..

I think of it at times..remembering the offering..(s)..

To me it was giving her the hope she needed..
I hope she is well..
She astounded me with her gardens..



Words.. can travel..well.

You see ..the French sign?

It's from Oregon..:)

The Dream..from the USA..

The Garden Queen..from here..and old MTL has it also..
I think a spot in California too:).Oui..the posies too..They live in California also..
I can't tell you how many Californian items..live here.. Well French things..and South African things..And USA things..

Never underestimate.. what a kind little gesture can do..and you know what.. they linger..the words in e~mails..in letters..in life~I think I have said this many times since I began this little blog..

One day..I hope to get words by personally visiting California..spots of the USA.. and France again. Further? I only hope right now for closer:)
I love to pick up memories..not gold.. or priceless monetary items.. just things that SAY.. where I have been.:)
Or who has thought of me ..and I of them~

PS I have read that the physician is well.:)
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27 comments:

  1. MarthaJune 27, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    I always enjoy your "Soul Food" posts! This one is especially nice.

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  2. KarenJune 27, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    I love visiting your blog. Your inspirational words start my day with a smile.

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  3. ShelJune 27, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Your post today brings tears to my eyes....in more ways than one...it is beautiful...I hope someday we can meet...
    Blessings dear friend
    Shel

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  4. Cathy at Wives with KnivesJune 27, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Beautiful post today, Monique. What a lovely way to start the week.

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  5. martinealisonJune 27, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    Ma chère Nana c'est toujours avec un immense plaisir que je visite votre blog... Il est toujours d'une grande élégance... les mots sonnent justes... Gros bisous.

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  6. RitaJune 27, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    What a beautfiful touching post. Easy to see where your heart is. Toujours un plaisir de te lire.
    Rita

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  7. AnonymousJune 27, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    What a wonderful inspirational post! Thanking you for the pleasure of gifts and wonderful words...


    Veronica
    www.tasselsandtwigs.blogspot.com

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  8. BarbaraJune 27, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    A beautiful post today, Monique. Soul Food indeed.

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  9. Deana SidneyJune 27, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    Lovely sentiment, Monique. I do have a hard time letting go of things I love. When I do... it feels good and now that I am getting older... it is time to start passing things along and making other lives brighten with lovely things.

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  10. Deana SidneyJune 27, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    Lovely sentiment, Monique. I do have a hard time letting go of things I love. When I do... it feels good and now that I am getting older... it is time to start passing things along and making other lives brighten with lovely things.

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  11. MaryJune 27, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    Your words are always inspiring...love your words in your garden~

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  12. La Table De NanaJune 27, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    Oh I agree..as I get older it is MUCH easier to let things go..
    Everything means something to me..
    But knowing something goes somewhere..

    that it will mean even more to them..I gladly part..


    Hmm..that's a bit of a stretch.. many many things I could never part with:)
    Have a nice evening everyone~

    One of my favorite sayings in my garden doesn't appear here..



    "In Search Of My Mother's garden..I Found My Own~"

    Oh and

    "Save Room in Your Garden For Angels to Dance~"

    and:)

    "I see trees of green..red roses too..
    I see them bloom for me and for you~"

    There are more....I'm sure they will come to me..

    "Dream~"

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  13. La Cuisine d'HeleneJune 27, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    So nice! I always enjoy your Soul Food.

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  14. AnonymousJune 27, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    Lucky you Monique to be able to travel to sooo many countries.....where will be your first destination?

    I too love words or quotes that mean something in my life!

    ~Ginette

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  15. JacquelineJune 27, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    Beautiful pictures and beautiful thoughts! Isn't it wonderful that the world has become so much smaller and so friendly that we can enjoy things from so many cultures so easily. What a world!

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  16. romance-of-rosesJune 28, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    I just found your blog and I love it. The soul food is totally fantastic.
    I am now following you, Hugs...Lu

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  17. LindaJune 28, 2011 at 12:40 AM

    Once again my soul is fed...keeps me full for the week until the next "soul meal"...
    I have been a recipient of your kindness and generosity...I will always remember...
    L~xo

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  18. La Table De NanaJune 28, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    Have a lovely day everyone..I would love to see some of your words too) In your gardens..in your homes..

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  19. Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings...June 28, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Words should always be thoughtful and sweet...love this post M.
    I am a word girl too...
    xoxo~Kathy @
    Sweet Up-North Mornings...

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  20. a quiet lifeJune 28, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    so beautiful miss m, my house is blessed with ca too~

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  21. AnhJune 28, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    I love your post. Always so inspiring and beautiful.

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  22. SavoringTime in the KitchenJune 29, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Whenever I see something with a beautiful saying I am always reminded of you :) Your garden is looking beautiful! We are finally having some lovely days to things are finally starting to look good here.

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  23. La Table De NanaJune 29, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    Awwww..
    Thank you..

    You're all so nice~x

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  24. Marie RaynerJune 30, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    I always enjoy your soul food Monique. You have a wonderful ways with words. I love your garden words. I need some words for my garden. You have indeed given me food for thought!Bless you! xxoo

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  25. Tracey McBride ~ Frugal Luxuries®July 1, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Beautifully said Monique...and oh so true. Words do linger...they have such power to uplift (and, sadly, to tear down). So important to watch what we say...especially as parents...to chose good words that will inspire and linger.:)

    I share your philosophy of passing on an item that you cherish to another who will appreciate as much or more. The gift becomes especially precious when this happens, I believe.

    Lovely, lovely post. Thank you.

    Love,
    Tracey
    x0x

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  26. Mari @ Once Upon a PlateJuly 1, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    Beautiful. I love your sentiments ~ so true, so real.

    I love all of your 'garden words'. What a joyous day it will be when you come to California ... :) I'm looking forward to that! xoxo

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  27. La Table De NanaJuly 11, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    I love reading your comments..
    You all make me want to improve:)
    In life.

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