Tag Archives: red rose

July Showers

Posted on June 25, 2008 by Meg

We were walking in misty drizzle one evening, when suddenly the skies opened, and drenched us. We ran for emergency shelter in the first place we saw, which happened to be a tiny flower shop. The boys got us each … Continue reading →

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Sparkly Like a Holiday

Posted on February 14, 2008 by Meg

Stick went out to get that typical American gift, a dozen red roses, but in China nothing is mundane. The roses came with glitter, tinsel, rose-printed cellophane, magenta tissue paper, and purple curling ribbon. Did you ever see that part … Continue reading →

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