Image: Su Leslie
April in Jude’s Life in Colour project is all about purple, and what’s not to love about a purple hydrangea?
As is becoming my habit, I’m taking inspiration from Tracy (at Reflections of an Untidy Mind), and bringing you some music too.
This is an intensely personal song written and performed by a beautiful young friend; a woman I’ve watched grow from infancy.
#fridayflowers
#nzmusicmonth
Image: Su Leslie 2021
Forest-walking music?
#wordless wednesday #nzmusicmonth
Image: Su Leslie 2021
May is New Zealand Music Month and I’ve had this song by The Muttonbirds in my head for the last couple of days. Kinda fits with the sea urchin (kina) above.
Macro Monday
#nzmusicmonth
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As is becoming my habit, I’m taking inspiration from Tracy (at Reflections of an Untidy Mind), and bringing you some music with my Friday Flowers.
Friday Flowers
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With apologies to The Rolling Stones.
Once again, I’m taking inspiration from Tracy (at Reflections of an Untidy Mind), and bringing you some music with my Friday Flowers.
Clematis montana. Image: Su Leslie
Being efficient today, I’m bringing you two-for-one. Jude’s monthly Life in Colour project is all about pink this month. A perfect excuse for a pink-themed Friday Flowers post.
Hydrangea. Image: Su Leslie
Moth plant, Araujia sericifera. Image: Su Leslie
Hibiscus. Image: Su Leslie
Once again, I’m taking inspiration from Tracy (at Reflections of an Untidy Mind), and bringing you some music as well.
I love this lock-down version of Don’t Dream it’s Over with the new Crowded House line-up — and not just for bassist Nick Seymour in his pyjamas.
Pineapple sage flower. Image: Su Leslie
Today I’m taking inspiration again from Tracy (at Reflections of an Untidy Mind), and am bringing you some music with my regular Friday Flowers.
I’ve always loved Michael Stipe’s music, and this song — written a year ago — is no exception.
Image: Su Leslie
Today I’m taking inspiration again from Tracy (at Reflections of an Untidy Mind), and am bringing you some music with my regular Friday Flowers.
This cover of the Cranberries Dreams was recorded last year “to raise funds and awareness for Safe Ireland, an organisation that provides support for women and children who are experiencing domestic violence and abuse.”
Image: Su Leslie
Today I’m taking inspiration from Tracy (at Reflections of an Untidy Mind), and am bringing you some music with my regular Friday Flowers.
Gaelyn Lea is an incredibly talented American musician and advocate for disability rights. Someday We’ll Linger in the Sun is beautiful and haunting. Her words feel absolutely right for this time.
Don’t tell me we’ve got time
The subtle thief of life
It slips away when we pay no mind
— Gaelyn Lea, Someday We’ll Linger in the Sun
Devonport ferry, Auckland, NZ. Image: Su Leslie 2018
Devonport ferry, Auckland, NZ. Image: Su Leslie 2018
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