New Young Adult Novel by Amy Brecount White Speaks Language of Flowers (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Everyone knows that red roses say "I love you." Â But did you know that orchids say "passion" and that ivy signifies "fidelity?" Â For centuries, people have used flowers to express emotions. Â The language of flowers is found in Shakespeare, and in the Victorian era, people made small bouquets, or "tussie-mussies," with flowers carefully chosen to symbolize their feelings. Â Now, Amy Brecount ... us.rd.yahoo.com |
First flowers, then bullets
AN Eastwood woman was shot dead at her workplace yesterday morning allegedly by her husband, who brought her flowers and then shot her. Tania Donnelly (30) was employed by the Msunduzi Municipality as a clerk in the electricity departments pre-paid section. witness.co.za |
Valley of Flowers Festival in Florissant blooms this weekend
Lisa Nettelhorst has some advice for the 2010 Valley of Flowers Festival Queen: suburbanjournals.stltoday.com |
Flowers back as WF superintendent
A familiar face in education is back to lead another school district. David Flowers had his first day on the job as superintendent of West Fargo schools. valleynewslive.tv |
Lyons: Flowers project benefits from garden party
Art in the Garden, to benefit Random Acts of Flowers, was an "art-full" event. Local and regional art was available through a silent auction as well as a live auction conducted by emcee Dino Cartwright. Throughout the event, held at Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum, guests were treated to live art demonstrations from local artisans Raven Toney, Lauren Adams, Samuel Franklin and Brian ... knoxnews.com |