It’s too darn hot!

While the temps may be soaring in the Northern Hemisphere, many of us are ready to take a deep dive into a cool pool. Being nestled on a floaty while sipping on a cool exotic beverage sounds about right these days.

“Bring me the sunflower crazed with the love of light.” William Cullen Bryant

There are some living things of beauty that are thriving right now – yes, the glorious sunflowers found at Raising Grayce Farm, at 3075 Stanley Road in Greenville, NC, are thriving in the heat and sunshine.

“Light-enchanted sunflower, thou Who gazest ever true and tender On the sun’s revolving splendour.” Pedro Calderon de la Barca

A couple photographer friends of mine recently stopped by this farm to capture some of that beauty found there.

“True friends are like bright sunflowers that never fade away, even over distance and time.” Marie Williams Johnstone

Elaine Varley, elainevarley.zenfolio.com; and Sue Williams, http://neuseriverphotography.com/ and ‘neuse_river’ on Instagram; are gladly sharing their photographic and artistic skills today with foodtalk4you readers.

“Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. It’s what sunflowers do.” Helen Keller

Sue is also sharing a couple of bird pictures. The little wren is all spread out on the deck sunning itself!

“Bring me the sunflower crazed with the love of light.” Eugenio Montale

Just sit back and take in the view of the sunflower farm and elsewhere while staying cool! Happy summer!

“Whenever I see a sunflower, inevitably, I come to think. Of him whose gifted hands lovingly rendered vivid tongues of flaming yellow; Whose eyes have long gazed on beauty’s light, until the world grew pale and faded. Whose soul perceived yet another realm. Full of shimmering forms and hues. And so sought release beyond the frame.” Kevin C. Kato

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In health – Deidre

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