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1 August 2025

I almost posted a picture of an old house I passed on a walk. It sits just off the road—like most houses, I suppose. I mean, building one in the road wouldn’t work out too well. Anyway, back on track: it’s a simple house with a gabled roof, still mostly white. What makes it interesting is how the forest has nearly swallowed it. In Louisiana, the woods grow fast—neglect your lawn too long and suddenly you’re living in a grove. This house has clearly been abandoned for a while. Its door hangs wide open, as if inviting any passerby to step inside. But in the photo I took, the house is barely visible—just the faint outline of its roof—so I decided not to post it this morning.

“I always find it curious to discover a home left as if in a state of interrupted daily life…” — Mike Correll, Abandoned Sulphur, Louisiana

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Radiant Red Coleus

"A lush coleus plant (Plectranthus scutellarioides) fills the frame with a burst of color and texture. Its broad, slightly serrated leaves are a deep, velvety red—rich and saturated like crushed berries. Each leaf is edged with a fine, yellow-green fringe that glows against the darker center, creating a lively contrast that feels almost painted. Nestled at the heart of the plant is a delicate cluster of pale purple flowers, tiny and soft, offering a gentle counterpoint to the bold foliage. The leaves overlap in a layered pattern, forming a natural mosaic of color and shape. Beneath the plant, a bed of brown mulch provides earthy grounding, making the vivid reds and greens pop even more. The overall impression is one of botanical drama and elegance, as if the plant is dressed in royal finery." - Copilot
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[–] 1 point 1 year ago (1 child)

@Swede1952@universeodon.com Well, you’ve crafted in lovely prose a mental picture of that abandoned house and the dense vegetation engulfing it. 🙂

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