not technically a thistle i’m told, but that strikes me as a distinction without a difference. lots of people think of southern france as crowded beaches, sunny warmth, lavender fields, sunflowers, and the casinos of monte carlo. but we’re on the west side of the rhone, and here southern france means mostly thorns. ok, there are lots of fish, yes. the mediterranean, sure. tomatoes and garlic. of course. but if you’re out foraging for still blog samples, our corner of southern france is made up of thorns first, and everything else second.
le chardon roulant, ou le panicaut champêtre
autignac, france
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Thank you for allowing me to find beauty even in things that we do not really enjoy. I love looking closely at these thorns in a different light.
Mary Ann,
It is such a delight to have you here. I feel as though I am seeing my work own through new eyes!
Mary Jo