Serendipity: an unplanned, fortunate discovery.
Serendipitous: occurring or discovered by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
This is what happened today: two friends and I were admiring the flowers blooming in a nearby indigenous garden. Among them were a variety of pelargoniums in different colours and sporting different patterns on the petals as well as their leaves. We briefly discussed the very early cultivation of these flowers and how they have been developed and domesticated over the centuries to make them such a popular summer bloom all over Europe and in parts of the United States – most originating from our humble indigenous stock. I didn’t have my camera with me so will show you two examples from a previous post.
Once home, I settled down to read the blogs I follow – this is where serendipity comes in to play – and the first to appear was one I look forward to reading each week. This time the topic was none other than pelargoniums! It was as if Carol had been pre-empting our morning discussion. It is a wonderful article which I urge you to read if you are interested in these flowers: https://naturebackin.com/2019/05/23/pelargoniums-wild-and-domesticated/
Soon after, I received this photograph from a friend of her dear departed dog, Dusty, who enjoyed picking a flower now and then.
Now, if that was not serendipitous enough, a belated birthday present arrived for me:
What a happy, pelargonium-filled day it has been!
Pelargonium serendipity! I, too, follow Carol– her posts are interesting and very informative, esp. since I know little about South Africa’s flora and fauna.
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The coincidences today have been pleasurable ones.
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Lovely post Anne!
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Thank you: the joy was meant to be shared.
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I think the universe is telling you something! What that is and how it involves malvas I have no idea… 😀
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Malva pudding perhaps?
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Ja! Oh, if only Grahamstown was closer we would’ve brought the custard.
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Wow Anne – such serendipitous synchronicity! The power of pelargoniums perhaps. The image of the well loved dog Dusty with the flower is adorable and a lovely way for him to be remembered. Thanks very much for linking to my post.
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Your post couldn’t have come at a better time. I sent the link to my walking companions as you eloquently explained so much more than I could at the time.
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The timing is remarkable 🙂
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That’s a poignant dog photo. Anyhow, looks like you have a lovely present there to enjoy.
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I will 🙂
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What fun!
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It is surprising how often objects or ideas, conversations or readings relate to a common thread in unexpected ways.
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Beautiful post, Anne. 🙂
I must say Dusty took my heart ❤
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Mmmm … I wonder why … I am pleased you enjoyed the post.
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Dusty reminded me of Luci’s interest in flowers when she was a pup, to chew them up mostly! 😁
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