Although most people relate phrases like this to the bible, I am not most people. Thus, I prefer to relate it to preservation. Previously, I had no involvement with such matters, however, after shopping at a local flower shop with Big As The Sky, I am a believer.
In the market for a plant or floral arrangement for a friend who recently had surgery, Big As The Sky and I found an arrangement that was both simple and beautiful. After ringing us up, the sales associate asked, “Do you want me to spray it?” “With what?” Big As The Sky inquired. “Crown of glory,” he answered while grabbing a generic squirt bottle with the words ‘Crown of glory’ written on it with a marker. “What is that?” I asked. “It’s a preservative,” he said. “Can you spray some on me?” I asked.
Although I didn’t end up being sprayed, the plant did. Once I was in a place where I could research crown of glory, I did so and learned that, horticulturally, it is more often referred to as Crown n’ Glory or Crown and Glory and is used to moisten the petals. Biblically, grey hair is a crown of glory and considered a sign of righteous living. Based on this theory, Big As The Sky has lived a very righteous life. Unless I lean towards preservation (which will most likely happen at the next Wednesday Night Hair Night), it will soon become obvious that I, too, live righteously.