The Extraordinary Ordinary and The Festival of George!

That is the way I see things lately - the extraordinary in the ordinary.  Walks up to Gundry's Look-Out, the essence of Seppeltfield's courtyard, the indigenous Australian plants bursting at the seams in Spring.

 Life embedded in the fabric of South Australia.  You don't have to roam far to be 'WOWED' by this majestic state.

 This month is my favourite month.  October is glorious in the United States and simply outstanding in Australia, too.  You cannot go wrong with October - pleasing to the senses and easy on the eyes.  Bountiful and joyful - October reminds me each year of new beginnings - a vibrant season with a divine new YEAR...right around the corner.

 October brings me to my senses and grounds me.  It's exhilarating and refreshing at the same time.

 A fabulous woman I met last week at the JamFactory from Victoria was shopping in the gallery and had a gang of gals with her.  I asked her if it was a special occasion.  She replied, 'Yes, indeed, it's the Festival of Helen.' The women started laughing and her best mate replied, 'Helen celebrates her birthday the ENTIRE month and turns it into a festival.'  SPOT ON.

 I like this idea.  I am embracing it.  This month shall be 'The Festival of George'.  I am going to see just HOW much fun I can pack in before I saunter, dance, leap, run, jump, dive or as October implies...FALL into a new year...of unexpected twists and turns called LIVING.

 October is a ROCK STAR.

 Rock On.
Posted in Peace,
Blanco incorporating her own 'Festival of George'
...of The Roaming Stevens
PS: Please excuse any typos.
Our HAPPY GARDEN...feeling very ignored.
Our rose bush is still hanging on for dear life...

Is THIS the PERFECT OCTOBER FLOWER?  YES!  I DO BELIEVE IT IS!

My FAV's ~ THEY ARE ALL OVER OUR HOUSE!

STRANGE AND GLORIOUS SUCCULENTS...



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