"I may not understand your level of stupidity, but I do admire your total commitment to it" is the quote Wendy has given me to work with this week.and I have to marry this with Halle's theme at Art Journal Journey - Botanicals. So you see two figures and two flowers on my journal page but what is it all about? As usual there is a story to unfold which will explain it all to you.
"Betty Blue wanted to buy something special for her mother for "Mother's Day" and so she went down to Hyacinth's Bouquet (the name was chosen based on a British TV Comedy) a well known and very expensive Flower Shop; well known for it's exotic blooms which you didn't see in other shops in ths locality, or even in the bigger towns and city around.
Imagine her surprise when she saw her old school friend, Priscilla Plum, sitting there on one of the flower chairs.
"What are you doing here?" she asked, "I didn't expect to see you here today."
"I work here" was the reply she got. "I am apprentice now to Madam Hyacinth, how can I help you?"
"Err, I want a huge bloom for my mother, something that she will remember for the rest of her life as being a gift from me on Mother's Day,"
"How about a nice little posy made of Forget me Nots, or a vase especially made to show off the beautiful smelling Freesia?"
"No, I want something exotic, a huge bloom that she will remember for the rest if her life" insisted Betty.
"Perhaps some lilies, always popular with everyone."
"No, not large enough and certainly not exotic. besides which, I have an allergy to them as have lots of people. I would assume you would know this."
"Roses then, you know what they say about giving roses to someone."
"More for a man to give to a woman in my book. No! Can I have a huge. bloom that says exotic please."
"I know, perfect for you to give to your mother, Agapanthus. We got some in a few days ago. They are huge."
"Yes, they are huge, I agree, and my mother has a garden full of them, not exotic. Is Madam about? Perhaps she can recommend something. You see I may not understand your level of stupidity, but I do admire your total commitment to it. Now can I see Madam please?"
Let's hope that Betty got the type of flower she wanted for her mother. I am sure Madam Hyacinth could oblige. Perhaps the South African Protea behind Betty in the shop.
