Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Bloom Like an Egyptian


And the day came when the risk it took to remain tight inside the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.
-Anais Nin



Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
--Dr. Seuss



Our Egyptian onions are about to flower. They are the first out of the ground in the spring offering a welcome green to the bare earth and a welcome flavor to the evening meal.

Please click, enlarge, and enjoy.

Thanks for stopping by.

14 comments:

MizFit said...

I like that second quote.

Doctor wait Ive forgotten.

whats his name? :)

Id never have that plastered on my office wall :)

Leah J. Utas said...

It's a good one, MizFit, and a personal favourite.

the Bag Lady said...

Gorgeous photos, cousin! And the quotes are very appropriate.

Leah J. Utas said...

Why thank you, Cousin.

Hilary said...

What beautiful images.. and married so compatibly with the quotes.

Leah J. Utas said...

Thank you so very much, Hilary.

Clare2e said...

I AM enjoying them, and the quotes you chose.

Leah J. Utas said...

I'm glad, Clare2e.

Reb said...

Lovely flower, great shots and the quotes are very appropriate.

Leah J. Utas said...

Thank you, Reb.

Thomma Lyn said...

Oh wow, I love your pictures of the Egyptian Onion -- gorgeous, and I'm sure, quite tasty, too.

And wowie, the quotes... they are fabulous. Thanks. Needed both of 'em.

Leah J. Utas said...

Thomma Lyn, thanks so much. When I saw them the other day I was so taken with their shape I had to do something. They are tasty. The fresh green shoots are a welcome addition to any meal early in the spring.
As for the quotes, those are two of my favourites. Nin is for finding the courage to change while Suess, well, that's just plain good advice.

Barbara Martin said...

Dr. Seuss always had the neatest lines; at least I've always thought so.

The photos of the onions are great with the stretching out of the blossom.

Leah J. Utas said...

Seuss was wonderful, Barabra.
Thanks for your kindness about the pics.