The Power of a Sunflower

The Power of a Sunflower

My hubby and I try to go on a walk around our extended neighborhood daily. This affords us not only a chance to get much needed exercise but an opportunity to unwind and have some one on one talking time, where we can chat about anything and everything, without the phone going off or the doorbell ringing. On these long walks I generally have my neck on a swivel looking at all the beautiful and often times creative landscaping ideas. One yard in particular catches my fancy as it has a row of giant sunflowers all along the fence side. Originally from rural Kansas the sight of these sunflowers will set my heart to pining for days gone by and a conversation generally ensues about what it was like for both of us growing up in the Mid-West. One thing either my husband or I bring up is how friendly and polite rural farming communities are for the most part; the one finger wave to a passing commuter meaning something entirely different there. Having lived in the city now for more than twenty years its sometimes easy to forget the quiet pleasures of rural life. Thank goodness for the simple beauty of a sunflower to bring it all back.
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