Monday, June 29, 2026

A little pink

 The Showy Lady's Slippers are in full bloom.


They can be found in the roadside ditches for another week or so then they will be gone for another year. 

Such a perfect flower.   It is Minnesota's State Flower.

Far Guy has a cold.  He thought it started as allergies late Thursday..but it is a full blown "man cold"  I am keeping two eyes on him.   He has begun the medication prescribed by his Pulmonologist.  

Minnesota Weather:  It rained.  High 73F or 23C  Low was 67F or 19C.  We are supposed to warm up into the 80's F this week.  I like the 70's F  the best. 

What's Cooking Lately:  Spaghetti, Pizza, Eggs...nothing very exciting.

Far Side


14 comments:

  1. Those are the Lady Slippers of my childhood. They are so delicate and pretty.

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  2. My Mother always said summer colds were the worst! Get Well soon, Gene!

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  3. You have pink Lady Slippers too?!! I did not know they were MN State flower. SO pretty!!

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  4. Love the Lady’s Slipper. Even the leaves are beautiful.

    Get well wishes to FG.

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  5. Prayers the medicines knock this cold to the ground! I am debating on whether I have allergies or something too. Darn lungs.

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  6. How beautiful are the lady slippers....Summer colds can be worst than the winter colds. I hope FG recovers soon and has not complications from this cold... Wishing you both a great week.

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  7. The Showy Lady’s Slippers are just beautiful this year — such perfect little blooms. I’m sorry Far Guy is dealing with a full-blown cold; hoping the medication helps him turn the corner quickly. Your updates always feel like a peaceful slice of Minnesota life.

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  8. Oh my....I would love to drive through there and see the Lady's Slippers. My one trip through your area (ND, MN, WI, MI) I saw lots of roadside lupine. I'm sorry for you....oh and Far Guy. Summer colds are the worst, and men with summer colds (in my experience) can bring misery to the whole house!

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  9. Very pretty! Too bad the lady slippers don't last longer!
    Our weather this week is horrible with high humidity and triple digit temperatures! The news says a thousand people have died because of the heat in Europe! Very sad!

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  10. I always feel that temperatures in the low 20's are best for me too. Pleasant enough to be outside with now sweater but not so warm that you don't feel like working.
    I hope FG's cold gets zapped by the meds.

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  11. Showy is the right word for those Lady slippers!
    Thinking positive thoughts for Far Guy. I hope he recovers quickly.

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  12. I know that lady slippers are one of your favorite flowers. I have one you carved.

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