I grew up disliking marigolds. Poor little things. They never did me any harm but I associated them with stiff and unimaginative municipal plantings and a weird smell, which apparently keeps flies at bay. And in my mind's eye they were always yellow. I love orange but I've never been that fond of yellow. Don't hate it especially, just don't love it. Except for that canary yellow jumpsuit I had in the '80s... but that's a story for a different day.
So, the marigolds... how our relationship has evolved since then. I travelled beyond municipal flower beds and encountered them in different contexts. And when I think of them now, I think of markets, of temples, festivals, garlands and the combined smell of jasmine. I think of sunlit adventures and orange-hued joy, of henna, of celebrations and of dancing. Funny how that happens, isn't it? Horizons stretch and tastes change as we are changed.
I changed. And now I love marigolds - unusual smell, sometimes-yellow petals & all. I am transported by the sight and scent of them to warm and happy places.
And this weekend, I was reminded again of my love of marigolds when I re-watched one of my very favourite movies - Monsoon Wedding. It never fails to make me laugh and cry and dance around the room, but it's worth watching for the marigolds alone.
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16 comments:
I really like yellow, but you won't see a lot of yellow around my house. I'm not sure why...there is a lot of yellow in the garden though.
Seeing yellow makes me smile, so seeing all of this yellow on your blog today made me smile.
Oh, and I really want to hear about and possibly see a picture of this canary yellow jumpsuit!
~Tumeric spices...exotic! I crave for Indian cuisine now ;)
I never like yellow eather. It just doens't suit me. Do love orange though. Such warmer color. So great mosaic. So my day starts 'warm' today. Have great one.
I think it's time to try them out again. Haven't had them in our garden for years. I guess I will have to wait for Spring!
I never cease to be amazed by how many amazing images you assemble in every single post. I get the sense that you have been all over the world, to the most colorful and vibrant places that exist:)
Kendalee the block of pictures are beautiful. I have never liked the marigod either, but I think you have sold me. I am a total easy sell until I'm not of course.
Love Renee xoxo
I am not a lover of yellow or orange, but this mosaic just makes me feel very happy! It is so bright and cheerful and yes, exotic. Oh, Monsoon Wedding was a lovely movie...
Such vibrant colors!
that is funny kendalee. i loved loved yellow as a teenager, i even painted my entire room construction yellow! i never ever wore yellow though until i discovered my love of grey and yellow combo just this week!!
:)
thanks for the words of encouragements! they mean alot to me.
Monsoon Wedding is a great movie, it always makes me very emotional...
back in your space. back in a place that reminds me of my inner home. i have missed you.
your card meant so much. i opened it the day after arriving and burst into tears. much appreciated. thank you!
i love yellow and orange. this post gave me a little boost this morning - and i needed one! :)
yellow is the colour of my true love's hair in the morning when we rise- that's the time I love the best- If you remember this song- you are mellow yellow.
so cheerful, those images. i absolutely love the smell of marigolds and geraniums. as a child, i loved opening up marigold deadheads to the wondrous seeds inside ~ like miniature porcupine quills, i thought. *smile*
A beautiful collage, the color
of deep orange is fulfilling.
Yes! Monsoon Wedding is an awesome
movie. I love the dancing and
singing and the way the women dress
in most of the Bollywood movies.
I dislike them too till I watched that incredible movie!
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