Just another past-its-expiration-date side-of-the-road Queen Anne's Lace bloom, curling and drying up in preparation of dropping its seeds this fall. A rusted I-Beam provides the background, protecting cars (and bicycles) from tumbling down the embankment to the train tracks. I was drawn to the wispy crown-like leaves surrounding the dying, central flower. There is such beauty right down below you, with almost every step you take if you just look for it.
Did you know that Queen Anne's Lace is also called Wild Carrot? Next time you find one, pick a leaf and rub it between your fingers. You will notice the strong scent of carrot! You can read more about this plant at the World Carrot Museum site here.
GOOD MORNING LADIES !
ReplyDeleteYour batting two for two this morning, Casey ! I did not know about the carrot family connection.
When viewed closeup, doesn't this resemble and alien plant from one of those bad vintage sci-fi movies ?
yes it does!
ReplyDeleteand there will be a pop quiz on everything you've learned here next week, no books or notes allowed!
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I SAID YOU GUY WOULD BE GOOD TEACHERS BUT I'M TO OLD TO TAKE TESTS. MY MIND IS LIKE A DRAIN. IN AND OUT. HAVE A GREAT DAY CLEANING. I NEED A CLEANING LADY SO BAD BUT GRAMPS WOULD RATHER WALK OVER THE DIRT. I'VE ALWAYS BEEN MRS. CLEAN NOW I'M WHATEVER. HIS WALLET IS LIKE A MOTH HOTEL. LOL AT GRAMPS.
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it reminds me of one of the sea creatures that scientists just discovered or at the very least the center of a venus fly trap...lol
ReplyDeleteoy, this new vacuum is as bad as the ones I just threw out. I clogged the hose twice, and you have to remove 4 screws to get the hose off. it spits out more dust than goes in. makes a terrible racket. ACK! its going to take me all day, and it looks like the dust bowl in here, Heppa filter my ars!
ReplyDeleteOy vey, so you just bought it, take it back ! You would be better off with a small shop vac with attachments. I got mine at Lowes for 60.00 !
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