Bees, Butterflies and Milkweed Blossoms

When I was a little girl, I remember being excited about finding milkweed pods in the fall.

I remember thinking that it must have been where Elmer's Glue came from...lol!

I mean, the milk inside looks and feels just like Elmer's, right?

I also really liked the fly-away thingys inside and generally just thought they were really cool.
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What I didn't know until I was exploring and snapping some weed pics,

was that in the summer they have gorgeous blooms!

How did I not know this until last year??

I guess that's what happens when you start a blog...
...on one of my many treks driving about in the country, I discovered them.

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These photos were taken last summer and I just recently came across them in my files.
I had intended to use them in a post but they seem to have gotten misplaced until now.
I guess I should do a better job of keeping my photos organized, huh?

Anyway, when you look at these lovelies...what do you see?

Is it possible that molars (teeth) come to mind?
Maybe even teeth with cavities...I mean, am I the only one that's seeing this?

Anyone???

Well, whether you see teeth or not, I am totally enthralled by these gorgeous blooms.


Where ever you find milkweed in bloom, bees and butterflies are almost certain to be present.



The bees were so busy drinking up nectar, they didn't seem to mind me being so close.

Neither did the butterflies.



I'm glad to know that I am never too old to learn new things, aren't you?
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Have a great Hump Day, friends :)