This is about 180 degrees away from what I was originally planning to do for President’s Day. I thought I’d feature an inspiring quote about leadership or courage or patriotism or some such. But for some reason I kept coming back to this quote by Abe Lincoln that doesn’t seem to fit any of my expected categories at all.
But we live in difficult times. Depression and anger are rampant. So I thought something clearly and strongly upbeat might be more appropriate. And maybe looking for good things does have something to do with leadership, courage and maybe even patriotism after all.
The leaf cutter bees rejoice because my John Cabot rose has a zillion leaves to cut tiny circles from. It looks like it’s been attacked by a hole punch.
How exactly does the thorn protect the plant? It doesn’t keep aphids or other insects off. You could say that it’s to deters humans from cutting them off, but that doesn’t work either.
I think I’ll celebrate because Rose’s bush doesn’t have thorns.
A tidbit from the usual theme of Last Kiss. But I did appreciate the quote, even if misattributed, and like it and all the comments. My best wishes for those who have found too many thorns among the roses.
RAGs over 2 years ago
The roses are still there because of the thorns.
John Lustig (Last Kiss) creator over 2 years ago
This is about 180 degrees away from what I was originally planning to do for President’s Day. I thought I’d feature an inspiring quote about leadership or courage or patriotism or some such. But for some reason I kept coming back to this quote by Abe Lincoln that doesn’t seem to fit any of my expected categories at all.
But we live in difficult times. Depression and anger are rampant. So I thought something clearly and strongly upbeat might be more appropriate. And maybe looking for good things does have something to do with leadership, courage and maybe even patriotism after all.
fredd13 over 2 years ago
“That which we call a rose, By any other name would smell as sweet.”
Lensmaker Premium Member over 2 years ago
Thank you John, what a wonderful reminder
g_cubed over 2 years ago
This may be a misattribution: https://checkyourfact.com/2019/08/28/fact-check-abraham-lincoln-rose-bushes-thorn-quote-saying/
Ontman over 2 years ago
A rose is a rose until it’s rosehip tea…and that’s not a bad thing.
Nuliajuk over 2 years ago
The leaf cutter bees rejoice because my John Cabot rose has a zillion leaves to cut tiny circles from. It looks like it’s been attacked by a hole punch.
fusilier over 2 years ago
Worth a dozen “likes.”
fusilier
James 2:24
Zebrastripes over 2 years ago
A rose is a rose is a rose….
timzsixty9 over 2 years ago
…and we all learn, early on, that to enjoy the beauty of the rose, all you have to do is dodge the thorns!
oakie817 over 2 years ago
amen
MuddyUSA Premium Member over 2 years ago
Flowers…the sweet smell of life!
Packratjohn Premium Member over 2 years ago
What a lovely sentiment.
mokspr Premium Member over 2 years ago
I don’t know, why don’t you ask that prick Boothe what he thinks?
Bilan over 2 years ago
How exactly does the thorn protect the plant? It doesn’t keep aphids or other insects off. You could say that it’s to deters humans from cutting them off, but that doesn’t work either.
eclectic1 over 2 years ago
I think I’ll celebrate because Rose’s bush doesn’t have thorns.
A tidbit from the usual theme of Last Kiss. But I did appreciate the quote, even if misattributed, and like it and all the comments. My best wishes for those who have found too many thorns among the roses.