“The feeling that things of quality live on, regardless of their fragility, seems to be the rule of permanence.”  – Kelly, on Matter- the Material of Sculpture, Chapter 4, page 57. You won’t find that quote very easily… since it came from a textbook on 3 Dimensional Design when I was studying sculpture so, so long ago!!  For some reason, I wrote it down…  And it still resonates with me.    Why does a...

(Baby Girl helping me with hospice flowers) Did I just hear someone purr? Yes, I believe I did… because something just resonated in my soul. For those of you who love cats, there is nothing else quite like that sound. If a dog could purr, it would. A happy tail wagging is pretty close to purring, but it’s a different kind of happy.  Purring is a “deep within” happy.  So I guess you can tell… I’m a...

Can it be Two Years already?! here we are… July 24- the anniversary of the first Heliotrope for Hospice delivery! Wow, I have to pause… reflect on the time that passes, how flowers have touched the lives of so many people. As you might know, Heliotrope is not a huge organization. It is small, but with one purpose- providing flowers to those in hospice care, to celebrate life in this part of the journey we all will travel. Each week,...

This past weekend was one of those lessons you learn when you feel overwhelmed- when you got what you’ve been waiting for… and you realize you just can’t handle it alone! It’s a lesson on trust, and reaching out to people that you can depend on. The news of a generous bride, willing to donate her wedding flowers, is what Heliotrope for Hospice is waiting for… and when it happens, sometimes it happens BIG TIME!...

Peonies! however you say it or spell it, ‘Paeony’ or Peony, accent on different syllables- what matters is the beauty of the flower! This gorgeous bloom is incredible in a vase by itself, or mixed with other premium flowers like hydrangea and garden roses. When you buy peonies fresh, they are the size of a golf ball! Do not be deceived! over the course of a week, the petals open and burst into a multi petal bloom the size of your...

SPECIAL NOTE: My Mom, Shirley Ann Citrowske passed into Eternity on July 1, 2020. She was 87 years young, and so ready for this part of Her Journey. In faith, we will see each other again. If you would like to donate to Heliotrope for Hospice in her memory and celebration of life, please use the PayPal Donate link on this page. If you prefer not to use this online transaction, you can send a check to: Heliotrope for Hospice, c/o Diane...