on this first day of spring I remember vividly another beautiful spring day walking beneath the towering cherry blossom trees dressed up in their pink finery so full that they blocked out most of the sky that was a brilliant blue with only a few of the fluffiest clouds I held the hand of the… Continue reading the petals on the ground
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Important Update: My Toes Are Not Cold
Today was filled with wonderful moments and stressful ones. Which really isn't that different than any other day I suppose. Except that today the things that brought me joy were the simple ones I often lose sight of in my day to dailies--a shared laugh, the perfect color of blue-green, the smiles of friends reflected… Continue reading Important Update: My Toes Are Not Cold
Her Lovely and Gentle Ways
Today found Winter clinging to every last bit she could, refusing to let go of the grip she had on my toes. I am so tired of being cold, weary, and of coming home in the dark. But on this day, when Winter was hanging on for all she was worth, her genteel sister crept… Continue reading Her Lovely and Gentle Ways
Little Bits of Green
This afternoon between piano recital and our time at Evening Prayer, I took Miss Sophie for her afternoon constitutional. We went a little further than we normally do, as there were a lot of children playing near our house, and Miss Sophie is, well, easily distracted from the task at hand. In the quiet as… Continue reading Little Bits of Green
The Stick and the Stalk and Their Stories
Six or seven years ago I was at the Super Savings Store with the littles. I remember going in through the gardening section and seeing they had a lot of "plant type" things on sale. I saw that they had Iris bulbs. For less than a dollar. I grabbed them up--a couple of packs. We… Continue reading The Stick and the Stalk and Their Stories
Running for Love
From rising before the crack of dawn to walking with Miss Sophie this evening, from the icy chill of early morning to the warmth of the afternoon sun, today has brought a plethora of images of new life and sweet life. But the sweetest image I can only picture in my… Continue reading Running for Love
Ode to Spring and Welcome
Though I complain about the pollen that turns everything an interesting shade of yellow or green and has my nose and sinuses on the run, little can lift my spirits from the quiet contemplative state of winter like the appearance of the blossoms in the spring. The glimpse of beauty bursting open, seemingly from out… Continue reading Ode to Spring and Welcome
First Sign of Spring Tradition
This afternoon, a lovely warm "teasing us with the promise of spring" day, our Princess came bouncing in from the backyard, where she and Cooter had been playing with Miss Sophie. Bounced. Yes. She hardly goes anywhere that she doesn't bounce. Or skip. Or dance. I think walking might not be quite joy-filled enough for… Continue reading First Sign of Spring Tradition
Spring Green
To paraphrase Eddie Rabbitt, "I love a rainy day." Today it rained and it poured and it did my soul good. For, you see, when it rains like this, it seems as though things slow down. My soul quiets, and I take a deep breath. I even let myself pick up a book in the… Continue reading Spring Green
CatBit and Clover
This time of year in middle Georgia, there are these beautiful fields of clover interspersed with the tiny purple flowers that will eventually take over. I think the clover is precious, as it is only in season for a short while, and it reminds me each year of the story of the CatBite. I was… Continue reading CatBit and Clover
I Might Need A Nap 