Friday, April 20, 2012

R is for Rose


                                 Rose – cut flower

It's a popular crop for both domestic and commercial cut flowers. They ‘re harvested and cut when in bud then held in refrigerated conditions until ready for display at their point of sale.

 



                               Rose Dewitt Bucater

A fictional character from the movie Titanic, portrayed by Kate Winslet. She was a first class passenger who fell in love with Jack Dawson (played by Leonardo DiCaprio) a third class passenger.





                                      Derrick Rose

A pro basketball player born in 1988. Position: Point Guard. Since being drafted by the Chicago Bulls, Rose has led the team to the NBA playoffs every year. In 2011, at the age of 22, he was named NBA Most Valuable Player, surpassing Wes Unseld as the youngest player in league history to receive the award.




                                                            Rose McGowan

An actress born in 1973. She was raised within an extremist Christian cult called the Italian chapter of the Children of God. (No wonder she dated Marilyn Manson.) She’s been in a handful of movies, but the TV show Charmed is what sticks out in my memory. She played a witch named Paige.


                                    Guns N' Roses

A hard rock band formed in 1986 in Los Angeles, CA. Then, the band consisted of Axl Rose (lead singer), Slash (lead guitar), Izzy Stradin (guitar), Duff McKagan (bass), Steven Adler (drums).

Axl Rose is the only original member in G N’ R. Their debut album, Appetite for Destruction, has sold in excess of 28 million copies worldwide.

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20 comments:

  1. I love yellow roses with red on the edges. No idea what they're called besides "roses." I used to know more of their names but have forgotten over the years.

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    1. When we get them in, the package has "confetti" or "circus" on it for the names... and now that I know you like them, I have the perfect idea! Mwahahaha. :)

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  2. I never knew that about Rose McGowan. I have to commend your choices of other roses, though. Especially GNR, as they're one of my favorite bands (the original, at least).

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  3. very good r post and love that you took it further and did rose names!

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  4. What's in a name? That which we call a rose
    By any other name would smell as sweet.
    {William Shakespeare}

    Hello, Jackie! I love Kate Winslet as Rose!! I remember reading somewhere that she sent director James Cameron a thank you note and a rose when she got the part. I'm going to see Titanic 3D today and I can't wait!!

    Hope you have a rosy weekend and happy A to Z!!

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    1. Nice Shakespeare there! (I heart Wm... :D)

      I like her as Rose too. She did an amazing job.

      Thanks for stopping by!

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  5. Oh I didn't know Derrik was the youngest to receive the MVP. That's awesome!

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    1. I didn't either. My hubby and oldest son told me. :)

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  6. Interesting bunch of roses you got there! My brother, an NBA fanatic, will surely appreciate your Derrick Rose feature.

    J.C. Martin
    A to Z Blogger

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    1. My hubby's an NBA fan as well. Mostly, the Lakers. :D

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  7. This post covers "roses" from all angles - never thought I'd see Titanic and GNR mentioned in the same list. :)

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    1. I like to mix things up. I'm a bit on the wild side. LOL ... not really. ;}

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  8. Love all the roses you have listed here! I also like book covers with roses on them - something makes me gravitate toward them :)

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