23 June 2010

corner view / italy

Corner View :: Noticing
Same Tree -- Four Months

Apricot Blossoms
March 2010
Apricots
June 2010
Living in this rather small village in the country has allowed me to notice nature's cycles much more.  The same tree that gave us incredible blossoms in March is yielding juicy fruits in June.  The neighbors invited Young One to help pick a few and then sent her home with nearly ten plump, ripe apricots piled into the make-shift basket of her t-shirt.  I hope that she, too, is noticing the gifts of nature that surround her -- even if they are usually in the yard of the neighbors :)

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17 comments:

  1. Emily6/23/10, 7:12 AM

    i LOVE this post!!!

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  2. Francesca6/23/10, 7:28 AM

    I'm sure she is!

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  3. Dana6/23/10, 7:47 AM

    Thanks Emily.
    I think she might be noticing. Just recently I noticed that she can name flowers and tree types. . . I guess she just pays attention bc we certainly never taught any of that purposefully.

    Dana

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  4. Gemelli in Sicilia6/23/10, 8:06 AM

    It is so amazing to slow down and notice the seasons for different things. Great photos. PS never speak with an Italian about their soccer antics...

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  5. Kaylovesvintage6/23/10, 8:48 AM

    wonderful photos

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  6. @nne6/23/10, 10:51 AM

    Discovered your blog "parhasard" You are completely right. Living outside towns puts you very close to nature! Thanks for sharing these beautiful pictures! Greeting from Crete, @nne

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  7. likeschocolate6/23/10, 1:23 PM

    What a sweet post! Don't you just love natures boundy. Hope the weather is getting warmer. It has been over 90's degree everyday here.

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  8. Theresa6/23/10, 4:13 PM

    You've found something wonderful to notice

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  9. Daan6/23/10, 8:29 PM

    so beautiful!!

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  10. Dana6/23/10, 10:50 PM

    Thanks for the nice comments today :) It's a great way to end a long day.
    Dana

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  11. Carolyn6/24/10, 8:44 AM

    Dana...thanks for the comment. I love your blog! So nice to find other expats..esp. in Italy! Oh, how I wish we had your food here! Great photos too. Quick random question: How do you get your captions in the box around the photo? I'm learning about blog design. Do you know or is it part of a template? Def. put you in my reader.

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  12. Juliette6/24/10, 9:28 AM

    how lovely! I didn't realize that's what apricot blossoms looked like, but what a treat =)

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  13. nadine paduart6/24/10, 12:47 PM

    isn't that the best? and i agree... watching nature turn (round), it pushes noticing.

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  14. Cate6/24/10, 2:13 PM

    dana, what a beautiful look at your tree. i am salivating over those apricots. they are the most beautiful, luscious color. lucky little friend! i'll bet that she returns-this time with her daddy's tee shirt. xoxo

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  15. Victoria | Hibiscus Bloem6/24/10, 2:26 PM

    Delicious. Lovely to pick fresh fruit and enjoy it straight away. Lucky you.

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  16. jane6/24/10, 9:58 PM

    they look delicious. we usually steal them off the trees... don´t tell anyone. ;)

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  17. Kari6/29/10, 4:57 PM

    oh they look good and the first photo is gorgeous.
    I love that you are able to notice so much more in small village life.

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