Friends of the Richelieu. A river. A passion.



"Tout cedit pays est fort uny, remply de forests, vignes & noyers. Aucuns Chrestiens n'estoient encores parvenus jusques en cedit lieu, que nous, qui eusmes assez de peine à monter le riviere à la rame. " Samuel de Champlain


"All this region is very level and full of forests, vines and butternut trees. No Christian has ever visited this land and we had all the misery of the world trying to paddle the river upstream." Samuel de Champlain

Monday, June 11, 2018

Peony Season


There is a tradition in my friend`s family that cuts the first blooms of peonies of the year to put them on the graves of the dearly departed.

I`ve thought of doing this for my mother, especially that most of my peonies come from her own garden.

But if she saw me do it, she would probably say "Silly girl! Just enjoy them while you can, in your own garden, and do so in my name if you must. Peony season goes by quickly soon enough."

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