apocalypse
avocado
calico
dandelion
chauffeur
carburetor
dipthong
galactic
gubernatorial
hippopotamus
filament
coyote
florescent
Friday, March 16, 2007
_01.jpg)
This past week I was caught up in performing my civic duty. Yes, a resident of Baltimore City is seemes that I called for jury duty every year. Despite the "hurry-up-and-wait" pace of the proceedings and graphic nature of the trial itself, this blogger must admit that the experience was a profound one. Forgive the cliche, but is an amazing system that invites 12 strangers to deliberate the fate of another. It was an adventure, which this weary student, hopes only comes along once-in-a lifetime.
Classification: The Language of Flowers
Flowers are the ultimate calling-card.
Delicate, fragment missives, flowers articulate the sweet and, sometimes less-than-sweet, sentiments of countless lovers with a broad and clear vocabulary. Wildly in vogue during the Victorian era, the language of flowers was silently spoken in parlor-rooms across Europe and America and its secrets were universally acknowledged through the best-selling folio, “Les Language of Flours,” first published in Paris in 1819. Its author, Charlotte de La Tour, meticulously recorded the flower vernacular and armed her readers with the tools to respond in kind. The bashful peony, the contented snapdragon, the reddest roses for passion.
Consider the elegance and potency of the language of flowers when choosing your next bouquet. Our abbreviated glossary of terms includes the appropriate posies for passion, gratitude, love, and sympathy.
Passion
1. Roses
The workhorse of Valentine’s Day, the red rose is a touchstone for passion, mutual attraction and sexual desire.
2. Orchids
An exotic and decadent flower, the orchid is a daring overture. To give an orchid is to allure your lover with the promise of an extravagant seduction.
Gratitude
1. Hydrangea
A perennial flower, hydrangea will thrive with hearty, colorful blooms in the most challenging climates. A symbol of lasting friendship and an expression of gratitude for understanding.
2. Gerber Daises
The roots and leaves of the daisy were used in the Middle Ages to treat illness and injury. To receive daisies is to know you are appreciated for your thoughtfulness, care and attention to detail.
Love
1. Stargazer Lilies
The lover who receives lilies can expect both tender affection and a commitment of fidelity. A valiant flower, its strong scent is a reminder of the lover’s fondness.
2. Tulips
A bold statement, Tulips say “You are my perfect lover”. A luxury item during the Victorian period, the tulip remains a symbol of social status and strength of commitment.
Sympathy
1. Calla Lilies
Symbols of purity and the return of happiness, Calla Lilies express a desire for renewed spirit and wellness.
2. Hyacinth
A flower named from Greek mythology, its petals were stained blue with the tears of Apollo. An assertive, elegant flower, the Hyacinth conveys remembrance and eternal love.
When you take a flower in your hand and really look at it, it’s your world for the moment. I want to give that world to someone else.
Georgia O’Keefe, Portrait of an Artist
Delicate, fragment missives, flowers articulate the sweet and, sometimes less-than-sweet, sentiments of countless lovers with a broad and clear vocabulary. Wildly in vogue during the Victorian era, the language of flowers was silently spoken in parlor-rooms across Europe and America and its secrets were universally acknowledged through the best-selling folio, “Les Language of Flours,” first published in Paris in 1819. Its author, Charlotte de La Tour, meticulously recorded the flower vernacular and armed her readers with the tools to respond in kind. The bashful peony, the contented snapdragon, the reddest roses for passion.
Consider the elegance and potency of the language of flowers when choosing your next bouquet. Our abbreviated glossary of terms includes the appropriate posies for passion, gratitude, love, and sympathy.
Passion
1. Roses
The workhorse of Valentine’s Day, the red rose is a touchstone for passion, mutual attraction and sexual desire.
2. Orchids
An exotic and decadent flower, the orchid is a daring overture. To give an orchid is to allure your lover with the promise of an extravagant seduction.
Gratitude
1. Hydrangea
A perennial flower, hydrangea will thrive with hearty, colorful blooms in the most challenging climates. A symbol of lasting friendship and an expression of gratitude for understanding.
2. Gerber Daises
The roots and leaves of the daisy were used in the Middle Ages to treat illness and injury. To receive daisies is to know you are appreciated for your thoughtfulness, care and attention to detail.
Love
1. Stargazer Lilies
The lover who receives lilies can expect both tender affection and a commitment of fidelity. A valiant flower, its strong scent is a reminder of the lover’s fondness.
2. Tulips
A bold statement, Tulips say “You are my perfect lover”. A luxury item during the Victorian period, the tulip remains a symbol of social status and strength of commitment.
Sympathy
1. Calla Lilies
Symbols of purity and the return of happiness, Calla Lilies express a desire for renewed spirit and wellness.
2. Hyacinth
A flower named from Greek mythology, its petals were stained blue with the tears of Apollo. An assertive, elegant flower, the Hyacinth conveys remembrance and eternal love.
When you take a flower in your hand and really look at it, it’s your world for the moment. I want to give that world to someone else.
Georgia O’Keefe, Portrait of an Artist
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
