Food for thought
By marjories
10 comments
It is a cold and wet day so I have been looking for a good book to read. I have chosen Erica James novel Gardens of Delight. I found her books to very good especially if you like Lake Como!
She quotes the following which I find very apt.
A garden is a delight to the eye,and a solace to the soil;
it soothes angry passions,
and produces that pleasure which is a Paradise.
Sa’Di (1184 – 1291 )
Marjorie
27 Nov, 2014
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Good book that one, I like her and Katie Fforde....
agree with the words....
27 Nov, 2014
I enjoyed looking over the plants from your country and your sense of humor which shines through. Thank you for a nice blog.
27 Nov, 2014
I certainly love Lake Como ; my "muse" has recently got himself married ( only joking , I wish them all the best of luck ), but I will look out for this author .
I like stories that tell of happy , sunny places . I enjoy especially to read about the experiences of people that move and live in other countries .
27 Nov, 2014
That line should surely be ' solace to the soul ' .
28 Nov, 2014
I guess it should but I rather like the idea of solace to the soil - having a bit of a rest after a productive summer!
28 Nov, 2014
For pure escapism I reach for Nora Roberts. ....not her mills & boon type but the novels.....them and chocolate and I'll hibernate until spring.....?
28 Nov, 2014
I agree with that quote. It is so true :)
28 Nov, 2014
Hello Diane
I have checked the quotation and it is the soil but I agree that it could also be the soul !
Marjorie
Thanks to everybody for reading my blog.
Marjorie
29 Nov, 2014
I like Katie Fforde so I am sure I would enjoy Eric's James too - thanks for mentioning it.
30 Nov, 2014
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