This is a fascinating and beautifully written story. It made me want to meet every one of of your women ancestors (most especially Mariah, it sounds like she was a kick and could also deliver a kick). I wish we still lived in a world where whole counties would gather to watch a flower bloom. Thank you for posting this and all the work that went into it.
Great writing. This is the best of micro history. Keeping alive a cultural moment that would normally be forgotten. We need more night bloom parties. Or something like that.
So lovely and uniquely special. What a wonderful story to frame the waiting. Makes me wish I was there to see it with you in person. Thank you for writing to include us in the beauty of the story.
Thank you, @Cynthia Boatright Raleigh! The value of this platform, is recording these stories that have been passed down via word of moth so they persist long after we’re gone.
This is a fascinating and beautifully written story. It made me want to meet every one of of your women ancestors (most especially Mariah, it sounds like she was a kick and could also deliver a kick). I wish we still lived in a world where whole counties would gather to watch a flower bloom. Thank you for posting this and all the work that went into it.
Thank you for the very kind acknowledgement.
Great writing. This is the best of micro history. Keeping alive a cultural moment that would normally be forgotten. We need more night bloom parties. Or something like that.
Thank you, @David Shaw. Agree about the importance of these cultural moments. They paint a richer picture of people and the culture they create.
So lovely and uniquely special. What a wonderful story to frame the waiting. Makes me wish I was there to see it with you in person. Thank you for writing to include us in the beauty of the story.
@Kyla Bayang My pleasure. Thank you for reading and commenting.
Just glorious. There’s something so special about a variety that blooms just one night a year.
Thank you! I thought it was a story too good to just keep to myself.
What an amazing journey your Queen of the Night has had.
Thank you, @Cynthia Boatright Raleigh! The value of this platform, is recording these stories that have been passed down via word of moth so they persist long after we’re gone.
How delightful - I love the idea of having a party to celebrate a plant!
Thank you, @Tricia Aanderud. Hope your summer is going well.