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| Rosa 'Zéphirine Drouhin' 25 June 2025 |
This rose, Rosa ‘Zéphirine Drouhin’ has been in a little vase in my kitchen for over a week. Every time I look at it I think of my Rosemary. There is a dainty and elegant presence in this bloom that defies the opinions of my Vancouver Rose Society that a rose has to be enjoyed only when it is at its perfect best.
When I look at the rose, knowing I cannot share my opinion and delight with Rosemary, I have come to almost understand the paradox of “being alone with” which is my situation every day with my two extremely clingy and affectionate cats Niño and Níña.
It especially happens every day when I walk with Niño around the block. Rosemary taught him. When we would walk him together I was constantly being told by Rosemary, “Alex, never shout at him when he lingers at a garden. Be patient.”
I have no idea what it would be like if I were “alone without”.
