Life Is Full of Sweet Spots

“We do not live

an equal life, but one

of contrasts and patchwork;

now a little joy, then a sorrow,

now a sin, then a generous

 or brave action.”

— Ralph Waldo Emerson

quilt of many hues

patchwork of heirloom treasures

color coded assets

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Hydrangeas often display a patchwork of colors, including pastel pink, blue, green, cream or lavender, when first blooming. Varied soil chemistry and nutrients determine their eventual appearance • Photo and “Patchwork” haiku by Mary O’Connor

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