Why would my family be an orange?
“If the family were a fruit, it would be an orange, a circle of sections, held together but separable – each segment distinct.”
Letty Cottin Pogrebin
This quote sits well with me, as it’s talking about the way an orange goes together, in segments, just like a family, and that resonates with me.
It’s a different way of looking at orange, isn’t it?

This week Terri has the theme for Sunday Stills as orange, more precisely burnt orange or blood orange, and although I know the various shades are different, to me they’re all one colour – orange!
As you probably already know by now, I am a huge fan of colour and in particular the colour orange – I wear it in clothes, shoes, scarves, earrings, hats, handbags; I drive an orange car; I love the scent of oranges; our new car has orange trim; it just makes me smile in all its forms and it suits me well in all ways!
Orange combines the energy of red and the happiness of yellow. It is associated with joy, sunshine, and the tropics. Orange represents enthusiasm, fascination, happiness, creativity, determination, attraction, success, encouragement, and stimulation.
Source
Some recent favourite orange photos:






Previous orange posts
I have written (ad nauseam some would say) about my love of the colour orange and I won’t bore you with my previous selection of photos, but if perchance you’ve missed my earlier posts here is a bit of a taste –
We don’t associate October with autumn as happens in the Northern Hemisphere with pumpkins and falling leaves. We have spring with new growth, colour and heat on the way and orange is a bright cheerful colour that reflects the change in season.
Are you a fan of orange? Colour means a lot to me and I would say it impacts on me every day.
Terri is our generous host for #SundayStills and her post can be found here – Monthly Color Challenge: Burnt or Blood Orange. Next week the theme for Sunday Stills is – The Pink Side of Life.
Thanks for stopping by.
Debbie 🙂
All my Sunday Stills posts can be found here

Recent posts:
- Taking Stock while travelling
- Water is the driving force of all nature – the Rivers Yeo and Axe #SundayStills
- Exploring the other side of the world in May #WBOYC
- Down the Wookey Hole: Wordless Wednesday
- Looking back at special books #WOYBS
You can also find Deb’s World in lots of other places – stay in touch by clicking any of the buttons below.

Everyone has a story to tell! Deb is a young-at-heart & active 60+ blogger/retiree, after being made redundant from her 22-year career managing education programs in a men’s correctional centre (jail). She now spends her time reading, blogging, riding her ebike and travelling. Deb was awarded a Bravery Award from the Queen when she was 17 after a tragic accident – a definite life changing moment! She is married with 3 grown-up daughters & has 4 grandchildren. She never imagined being Granny Debs would bring so much joy to her life! You can read more of Deb’s story here
Copyright © 2021 debs-world.com – All rights reserved
🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡
LikeLiked by 1 person
It was a great quote about oranges and families Carol, I’d not heard it before.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Beautiful orange selection, Debbie 🧡
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Cathy, I didn’t want to just share all my previous orange shots so tried to use some new ones.
LikeLiked by 1 person
You do love your oranges Deb – I’m a pink/purple/teal girl – I guess that would make an eggplant my fruit (?!)
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yep go with the eggplant Leanne 🙂
LikeLike
I love this, Debbie! That wedding picture with you in orange is spectacular! Orange is indeed a joyful, positive color and we need more of it in the universe. In the True Colors personality assessment, orange is the color of adventure and charismatic leadership! You always make me smile with your gorgeous images and wise words, my friend!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Terri, I almost didn’t know where to start with this one as I have too much to choose from and so many posts related to orange over the years, I’ve said it all before. I love the personality assessment and feel I can relate to some of that 🙂 Thanks again for having us over for your challenge, it’s great to mix it up every now and again.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Wow, you really do like orange don’t you?!! It certainly brightens the place up and I love your orange flowers in particular 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Ah yes I do love my orange Sarah!!! I’m glad you noticed 🙂
LikeLike
I love the picture of the orange flower with the rain drops. I didn’t used to be a fan of orange but it has grown on me over the years. I can’t wear it like you can but I do like a bit of it in my house.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Janis, it’s a lovely shot isn’t it? I’m glad you’ve become a fan of the colour over the years, it seems to be an acquired taste.
LikeLike
As soon as I saw this theme I thought of you!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I know, how predictable am I?
LikeLiked by 1 person
This was the perfect theme for you Deb and I think you are renowned for your love of the colour orange. I love the quote and haven’t read that before. x
LikeLiked by 1 person
Bright orange colours always remind me of you, Deb. And they always make me smile!
LikeLiked by 1 person
That’s lovely to know Donna, you are such a stunning friend to have. x
LikeLike
Congrats on your daughter’s wedding.
Orange is Garfield for me🙃😀
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes very orange!!
LikeLiked by 1 person