[Darksheare]

I was living in Vernon New Jersey at that time (1980's) and that particular rose was my responsibility.
It had strangely variant blooms, some from two inches to almost 5 across, and color varied from a solid light or medium blue to darker blue, light blue with darker mottling on the edges.
Had some pics of it, but they have sionce faded.

But I remember the surprise on the faces of my teachers at the end of the school year when I brought roses in for them.
Sort of a 'thank you for putting up with me over the school year' thing.
I was often asked if it was a real rose.
I think the reason for it's color is that my yard was once a strawberry field.
And roses grow best where strawberries will grow.
At least in my experience.

[Soaring Feather]

Heavenly Father,
We come before you humbly to hold our nations Troops
before the Throne of Grace.
Father, we pray for their protection and care.
We ask that they may return to their loving families,
whole and complete as they when they left to serve their nation.
In your Holy name Father,
Amen

[Soaring Feather]

Strawberry fields forever little one.

Did you know that geese are the best weeders in a strawberry patch, they do not eat the berries.