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Never underestimate grocery flowers. #thephotogardener #shaws #sunflowers🌻 #sunflowersofinstagram

Never underestimate grocery flowers. #thephotogardener #shaws #sunflowers🌻 #sunflowersofinstagram ...

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More “Go Big & Go Home” @thephotogardener reproductions

More “Go Big & Go Home” @thephotogardener reproductions ...

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Issey Miyake, the Japanese designer, who survived the Hiroshima atomic blast in August 1945 has died at age 83. He did not like the cost and impracticality of haute couture and innovated fabrics, one of which allowed him to produce pleating for dresses. He also designed turtlenecks and Steve Jobs saw one and asked the designer to send him some. He sent 100 black turtlenecks: combo of cotton and polyester just in case you are wondering. My dahlia seems to have been inspired by the palette and pattern from one of his coats. I also seem to be in the Go Big & Go Home stage of photo reproduction. #thephotogardener #dahlias #isseymiyake

Issey Miyake, the Japanese designer, who survived the Hiroshima atomic blast in August 1945 has died at age 83. He did not like the cost and impracticality of haute couture and innovated fabrics, one of which allowed him to produce pleating for dresses. He also designed turtlenecks and Steve Jobs saw one and asked the designer to send him some. He sent 100 black turtlenecks: combo of cotton and polyester just in case you are wondering. My dahlia seems to have been inspired by the palette and pattern from one of his coats. I also seem to be in the Go Big & Go Home stage of photo reproduction. #thephotogardener #dahlias #isseymiyake ...

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Round two for first year clematis. Still mini flowers but at least another cycle of bud to bloom. Anything that is still alive after this heat wave deserves respect. #thephotogardener #clematis #clematisflower

Round two for first year clematis. Still mini flowers but at least another cycle of bud to bloom. Anything that is still alive after this heat wave deserves respect. #thephotogardener #clematis #clematisflower ...

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Goodnight to this treasured man, his voice in timbre and type, a gift of a lifetime.#patcoakley

Goodnight to this treasured man, his voice in timbre and type, a gift of a lifetime.#patcoakley ...

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Steve Martin’s blurb on the cover of this book is: “This is the funniest book I have ever read.” Written decades ago by Geoff Dyer supposedly about DH Lawrence who is no fave of mine but no matter he is so far just talking about why he can’t really write it. Procrastination as an art form : “Out of Sheer Rage” by Geoff Dyer. PS. Steve Martin is right. #patcoakley #geoffdyer #dhlawrence

Steve Martin’s blurb on the cover of this book is: “This is the funniest book I have ever read.” Written decades ago by Geoff Dyer supposedly about DH Lawrence who is no fave of mine but no matter he is so far just talking about why he can’t really write it. Procrastination as an art form : “Out of Sheer Rage” by Geoff Dyer. PS. Steve Martin is right. #patcoakley #geoffdyer #dhlawrence ...

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The green chair goes with spring and summer flowers. #thephotogardener #jonquils, #tulips #dahlias #sunflowersofinstagram

The green chair goes with spring and summer flowers. #thephotogardener #jonquils, #tulips #dahlias #sunflowersofinstagram ...

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Macro photography delivers the creepy crawly. #thephotogardener #macrophotography #macronature #macroinsect

Macro photography delivers the creepy crawly. #thephotogardener #macrophotography #macronature #macroinsect ...

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Because because because because because. The Wizard of Buds. #thephotogardener #clematis #clematisflower

Because because because because because. The Wizard of Buds. #thephotogardener #clematis #clematisflower ...

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Bud to Bloom in 90+ heat is 2-3 days. Usually, 4-5. #thephotogardener #dahlias #dahliaseason #dahlialove

Bud to Bloom in 90+ heat is 2-3 days. Usually, 4-5. #thephotogardener #dahlias #dahliaseason #dahlialove ...

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You know what is beginning although it is 93 degrees. #patcoakley

You know what is beginning although it is 93 degrees. #patcoakley ...

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That’s it! I have turned off ALL notifications. #patcoakley

That’s it! I have turned off ALL notifications. #patcoakley ...

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Reflections keep me company. #patcoakley #reflections #dailywalk #dailywalks

Reflections keep me company. #patcoakley #reflections #dailywalk #dailywalks ...

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A Dahlia Life. #thephotogardener #dahliaseason #dahlias

A Dahlia Life. #thephotogardener #dahliaseason #dahlias ...

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My life viewed through a Dr. Dre questionnaire.

My life viewed through a Dr. Dre questionnaire. ...

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It’s the little things I miss when the heat keeps me from taking a daily walk. #patcoakley #dailywalk #hydrants

It’s the little things I miss when the heat keeps me from taking a daily walk. #patcoakley #dailywalk #hydrants ...

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“My advice to women in America is to raise more hell and fewer dahlias.” This was a quote from a midwestern newspaperman in the 50’s. I laugh every time as they do take their sweet time to bloom. Their leaves are not very attractive and when a critter has the nerve to demolish a stalk, you feel like someone has just thrown a Fabergé egg on to the floor. But, my raising hell days are long over so I’m sticking with raising a few new dahlias a year in my small condo garden. Here are a few from current and past years. #thephotogardener #dahlias #dahliaseason #dahliaflower

“My advice to women in America is to raise more hell and fewer dahlias.” This was a quote from a midwestern newspaperman in the 50’s. I laugh every time as they do take their sweet time to bloom. Their leaves are not very attractive and when a critter has the nerve to demolish a stalk, you feel like someone has just thrown a Fabergé egg on to the floor. But, my raising hell days are long over so I’m sticking with raising a few new dahlias a year in my small condo garden. Here are a few from current and past years. #thephotogardener #dahlias #dahliaseason #dahliaflower ...

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On difficult days, I change focus on to what is growing in the garden. It helps. It really does. #thephotogardener #dahlias #dahliaseason #gardentherapy

On difficult days, I change focus on to what is growing in the garden. It helps. It really does. #thephotogardener #dahlias #dahliaseason #gardentherapy ...

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So, I like to line my bags with complimentary color and contrasting pattern sizes to the exterior fabric.  Particularly this one because the external fabric made from a small painting I did of Bing cherries is designed large as in really really large Bing cherries.  And yellow is a nice surprise when you can carry a baby goat around (as you do)  in this tote bag with the leather binding and rainbow rivets. Then, I decided my hall wall needed some perking up. I had someone wallpaper it for me as I am not a total fool. #thephotogardener #bingcherries #customtotebag #wallpaperdecor

So, I like to line my bags with complimentary color and contrasting pattern sizes to the exterior fabric. Particularly this one because the external fabric made from a small painting I did of Bing cherries is designed large as in really really large Bing cherries. And yellow is a nice surprise when you can carry a baby goat around (as you do) in this tote bag with the leather binding and rainbow rivets. Then, I decided my hall wall needed some perking up. I had someone wallpaper it for me as I am not a total fool. #thephotogardener #bingcherries #customtotebag #wallpaperdecor ...

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At last, my screen time stats are going down. Thanks, Meta. #patcoakley

At last, my screen time stats are going down. Thanks, Meta. #patcoakley ...

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An Arizona lawyer wrote this in an email to Trump Advisor on December 8 2020. This smiley face should also be accompanied by a subpoena. #patcoakley #youncannotmakethissup

An Arizona lawyer wrote this in an email to Trump Advisor on December 8 2020. This smiley face should also be accompanied by a subpoena. #patcoakley #youncannotmakethissup ...

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