Quote

Soft moss a downy pillow makes, and green leaves spread a tent,
Where faerie fold may rest and sleep until their night is spent.
The bluebird sings a lullaby, the firefly gives a light,
The twinkling stars are candles bright, Sleep, Faeries all, Goodnight.
---Elizabeth T. Dillingham "A Faery Song"

Monday, February 14, 2011

May the Force Be With You... (and Me!)



I thought I'd share my "forced" forsythia branches with you.  Nothing like fooling mother nature a little bit!  She sure has had fun with me this winter..ha.  We are enjoying temps in the 60s this week so the real thing will appear in a couple of weeks.  Till then...may the force be with YOU.

Thursday, February 10, 2011

SNOW LAUGHING MATTER

Well this is round #7 according to the weather-people.  This was only a couple of inches but it has made the roads treacherous to the point I called in work today (which I never do).  Regardless I am continuing to see signs of spring even in the snow which I'll show you in a bit.  I am waiting with "baited breath" for Sunday through next week...50s then 60s!  Now that's what we are used to here in my area in February.  That will be the green light for so many things to grow and bloom.  Here are today's discoveries:
                                                 SUMMER SNOWFLAKE (HOW IRONIC)

NOW ISN'T THIS A CONTRADICTION?

LOOK!  A BUD ON MY DAFFODIL!

WINTER HONEYSUCKLE BLOOMING BRAVELY

I SEE COLOR ON MY LENTEN ROSE!




HEY!  WHO TURNED OUT THE LIGHTS?
I'm looking forward to March 1.  It's like my oasis in the desert, my checkered flag so to speak, an ending and a beginning.