Tag Archives: Spring

Stopping the Figuring

Posted on June 4, 2012 by

The muse is kind of quiet lately. I don’t have a fantastically clever post, superb thesis statement, or beautiful prose. Maybe it’s just as well, since these weeks are more than full, and it’s perhaps grace during a busy time. I … Continue reading →

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The Hope of Seeds and #700-710

Posted on April 16, 2012 by

Two weeks ago, we planted vegetable seeds. In this: It was an experiment– we usually buy seedlings in late May and plant them in the ground. But this year, we decided to plant straight from seed. And two weeks later, … Continue reading →

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The Hope of Burying Bulbs

Posted on November 7, 2011 by

They ask me for tulips. Large brown eager eyes await my answer. How can I say no? The day is not so cold, and this may be our last chance to plant. “Which colors?” I ask. “Red,” says one. “Pink,” … Continue reading →

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#192-208

Posted on May 16, 2011 by

Heavy winds of late are whipping tree limbs and pushing grass down, and the cold air feels more like fall than spring. When outdoors, I bend my head low to shield my face. I’m glad that certain delicate flowers are … Continue reading →

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First Hike of Spring

Posted on March 21, 2011 by

Continuing on in sharing a multitude of thanks on Mondays…   We walked through the soggy woods, thrilled with the sight of dirt, wintered grass, and wet wood chips. Muddy. Wet. Happy. The season is turning… and the evidence indicates … Continue reading →

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The Thaw

Posted on March 9, 2011 by

The Thaw   Under the sun, The snow drips In a rhythmic beat And swirls down the street In a flowing stream Moving, melding, meshing Until many rivers meet And swell in gushing unison Eventually reaching the big deep Many … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Time!

Posted on June 29, 2009 by

I took the kids strawberry picking last Saturday. We picked 11 pounds! On Sunday I took them to a local strawberry festival. (Am I good mom or what??!!) We’ve frozen about half of the berries. We were going to make … Continue reading →

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So Glad it’s Spring!

Posted on May 9, 2009 by

In The Great Divorce, C.S. Lewis writes that, in heaven, the grass itself seems to be alive. The “ghosts” (those just up from hell) can’t step on the grass without hurting their feet, while the “solid people” who’ve been in … Continue reading →

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