For this tribute, participants were asked to buy or plant a sunflower in her name and post a picture of it today.You can even purchase plastic sunflowers! It's the thought that truly counts, and plastic sunflowers will last forever.
There's still time to sign up. Even if you can't get to the store to buy a sunflower, you can still share a picture of one. Even if you didn't know Tina personally, you can still contribute to this beautiful tribute.
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| I had to go the fake flower route. The artwork under the flowers actually has a sunflower on it. Can you see the long petals? |
“I don’t think there’s anything on this planet
that more triumphs life than the sunflower. For me, that’s because of the
reason behind its name. Not because it looks like the sun, but because it
follows the sun. During the course of the day, the head tracks the journey of
the sun across the sky; a satellite dish for sunshine. Wherever light is, no
matter how weak, these flowers will find it. And that’s such an admirable
thing. And such a lesson in life.” –Helen Mirren
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| I'm sorry that
the pictures aren't good. My camera was acting up. |
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Surrounded by sunflowers...Rest in peace, Tina!
Hello Chrys. I'm seeing awesome tributes to Tina. I didn't sign up but I have Van Gogh at the end of my post today.
ReplyDeleteVan Gogh is a perfect way to contribute to Tina's tribute, Denise.
DeleteYour photos are stunning, Chrys. And I love the quote you used by Helen Mirren. I never really thought about sunflowers before. Your post has really opened my eyes to their beauty and meaning.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know Tina but I've seen her name mentioned countlessly throughout the blogging world since she passed on. She sounds like an incredible woman and you are very kind to be contributing to the longevity of her memory and mark on this world.
Thank you, Gina. I'm relieved you think my photos are stunning because I thought they were below par for the tribute. My camera wasn't working well while I was trying to take the pictures, so I was pretty disappointed they weren't better, or more clear. I'm glad you liked the quote. I was thrilled when I saw it and new Tina would've liked it. :)
DeleteHello Chrys and happy Monday!! What a beautiful and heartwarming tribute to Tina :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Monday, Keith! Thanks for stopping by! :)
DeleteTina would really appreciate that, fake or not. Thanks for the great quote.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you think so, Alex. You're welcome for the quote.
DeleteSure have sunflowers spread far and wide, great tribute
ReplyDeleteWe sure do!
DeleteLove this, Chrys. And what a wonderful quote! Thanks for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteMadeline @ The Shellshank Redemption
Thank you, Madeline! I'm happy I heard about the tribute so I could contribute.
DeleteI went with plastic too, my green thumb is not green... thank you for your wonderful words and thoughts.
ReplyDeleteJeremy
Plastic is great! I wanted to plant sunflower seeds, but of course they wouldn't have bloomed so quickly.
DeleteThose are pretty. I had to put together a fake arrangement, too.
ReplyDeleteFake arrangements last forever. :)
DeleteSunflowers are so beautiful. This is a wonderful tribute to Tina.
ReplyDeleteSunflowers are beautiful. They matched Tina's spirit.
DeleteWhat a wonderful tribute.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Allyn.
DeleteI'm sorry you've lost a friend and inspiration, Chrys. I wasn't familiar with Tina's blog or work (sorry to say that). The images are beautiful and I love the Helen Mirren quote you've included.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lisa. The blogging world is in shock. I'm glad you liked Helen's quote. :)
DeleteTina would love these pictures. She will certainly be missed!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you think so, Sherry! She sure will be missed.
DeleteI didn't know Tina very well, but I like the Helen Mirren quote. Sunflowers are beautiful flowers, in my opinion more interesting than the clichéd roses.
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of the sunflowers, too. She loved them and they fit her spirit. :)
DeleteLoved the quote and the pictures. She would be surprised at all the "Fuss" we are going through to give tribute for her today.
ReplyDeleteShe probably would be, but I think she's smiling down at us and loving all of our flowers. Real and plastic. :)
DeleteShe'd love the pictures, I'm sure. Great job.
ReplyDeleteThanks, C Lee!
DeleteI didn't know about this but I actually have sunflowers. What a beautiful tribute to Tina.
ReplyDeleteIt's not too late to post a picture of your sunflowers to your Monday Mishmash post. :)
DeleteA lovely tribute, Chrys.
ReplyDeleteI love that Helen Mirren quote.
Life is good!
Thank you, Michelle! Life is good! :D
DeleteI didn't see a thing wrong with your pictures. :)
ReplyDeleteVery nice tribute.
Thank you,
Heather
Thank you, Heather!
DeleteI love the quote tribute. Very appropriate for Tina.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you think so, Susan.
DeleteI think the blur makes the pics unique.
ReplyDeleteA very nice tribute.
Thank you, J!
DeleteIt's so nice to see so many Sunflower around the net. Nice tribute to Tina.
ReplyDeleteIt sure is! We really brightened the blogosphere. :)
Deletewow, they are so beautiful. great job :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Tammy. :)
DeleteI think Tina would love them. :)
ReplyDeleteI think so, too. :)
DeleteYour pics are perfect.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Pam! :)
DeleteSunflowers are beautiful and I love how they follow the sun. The memorial posts this week were wonderful.
ReplyDeleteAll the posts were beautiful. I'm glad I could be a part of it.
DeleteHi Chrys .. love your sunflowers ... Tina would be so pleased to see everyone joining in .. a la team spirit .. and she was just amazing and inspirational - I shall miss her .. cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteI think she would be pleased, too.
DeleteThe artwork makes a gorgeous combination with the flowers. Love the quote, as well! I had forgotten that sunflowers track the sun.
ReplyDeleteI had forgotten about that, too!
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