Thursday, March 20, 2008

First Day of Spring


Happy Spring! Lift your cup with me and drink to impossibly green grass and brilliant flowers. To white, wispy clouds and azure skies. To the sun on your back and a warm breeze on your face. To the sound of birdsong. To the first day of spring.
Of course, spring is not quite this far along here yet, (this picture was taken in early May of last year) but I look forward to it with anticipation. I can see the light. It's coming. Take heart.

31 comments:

  1. And Happy Spring to you too Mary! Even with the snow still fouling the ground I am so hopeful for warm weather and flowers! It has to get here soon!

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  2. Oh, yes...I so remember all the pretty pictures of your garden and look forward to more this year. Now, with that new camera of yours, the photos are going to be magnificent!
    Happy Spring to you to, dear friend.
    hugs, bj

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  3. Yay!!!! We made it. Winter is behind us.. Spring is here!!!!Well at least the calendar says so....

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  4. How did I know you would have something Springy for us. I knew I had to drop by.

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  5. Your photos are stunning! Happy spring to you, too, Mary in your beautiful Red House!

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  6. May is really the most glorious month in the northeast; grass, flowers and shrubs are at their very prettiest. At the risk of wishing my life away I note that in about 6 weeks we should be felling that sun on our backs! Thanks for the beauty Mary.
    Janet

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  7. Yay!!! What a beautiful thing to celebrate after such a long, cold winter! I look forward to more wonderful photos from your garden!

    Amanda:)

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  8. I've always loved that picture...must've seen it on Flickr or somewhere in connection with Little Red House.

    Yes, here's to spring...she's often the season to be reticient...why is that?!

    Have a wonderful first day of spring, Mary!

    (Your comments at Zanne's yesterday had me laughing!)

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  9. Happy Spring! Your photos really give me hope....and remind me that flowers and green grass are just around the corner. This winter has seemed so.........long. Lifting my tea cup to you and spring!

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  10. I love how you write. Your words roll off the page so easily and they balance out your beautiful photos!

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  11. Hi Mary...I'm waiting...waiting....for Spring.

    BTW`LOVED your previous post...made me LOL and I totally agree!!
    Hugs,
    Robin

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  12. Ahh, the first day of Spring, but I'm waiting for the first spring day! :)
    Lovely photo.

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  13. Ahh, the first day of Spring, but I'm waiting for the first spring day! :)
    Lovely photo.

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  14. I am doing the Happy Dance.....it's all good from here :-) Rosie

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  15. Happy Spring!
    I have some flowers from Denver's Botanical Gardens on my blog today
    Hugs, Pat

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  16. Mary, thanks for the sweet invitation and the lovely picture.

    Spring is definitely my favorite season. We can all savor all of its glory together.

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  17. Oh my... is today the first day of spring???? Not seeing too many signs around here! *sigh*.... enjoy your beautiful spring back yard!

    ... and a Happy Easter to you and yours...

    Cielo

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  18. Thanks Mary, I appreciate that. The only trouble is our forecast calls for 4-6 inches of snow tomorrow and snow continuing until Tuesday. So, I'll hold off the party hats for awhile!

    - Suzanne, the Farmer's Wife

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  19. Enjoy Spring - it will eventually be there
    Alison

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  20. Hi, I haven't been to see you for a while. I must get myself organised and get you on my favourites so it's easy to visit! I laughed so much at your last post about too much ***. Very funny, and yes very interesting too. Ooops.

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  21. Yeh, Mary, we all made it! Hee-hee!

    It just feels about time, doesn't it? What a relief--thanks for the tea!

    :0)
    Tara

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  22. Happy Spring to you....from my desk I can see the first busy bloomers of the season...Ms. Redbud is whirling her frilly skirt on one side, and the staid ol' Flowering Quince is saying "lok at me...look at me...she's all glitz and pinkery, but I'm solid and orange!!" I just hope this lovely blue sky holds through Sunday....and happy Easter to you Ma'amselle!

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  23. I hope you get your spring weather soon! That photograph is so beautiful!

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  25. Wow, now why did I never think to bring my teacups outside on photograph them there?? Wonderful photo. I can't wait for spring either!

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  26. You sound yourself today so marvelously "positively", Mary..., which will come spring, even if into Germany snow and cold weather will come here to Easter... it soon again multicolored and warmly outside will be. "Skol" I lifts my cup in your direction, and wishes you a beautiful Easter.
    Take care
    Barbara

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  27. Happy Spring!! That picture looks so wonderful... Unfortunately, Old Man Winter is not finished with us yet. We're expected... 6-9" of snow tonight through tomorrow. I think I'm going to cry!!

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  28. Hi Mary! Lovely display. We still have snow....I am content just looking at everybody elses Spring! Always enjoy visiting cherry

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  29. You made it ... Mary... it is SPRING....it was a glorious day here in Texas....
    Happy Spring time
    Linda

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  30. Can we hope that someday the snow will be gone? We are expecting snow tonight and through the weekend. The kids will get frostbite hunting for eggs! Hope you have a warm and cozy Easter! Stephanie

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  31. Happy Spring dear Mary...and a blessed Easter to you as well.
    Spring was almost here yesterday...almost...now it is windy and turning colder. Snow showers expected. *sigh*

    But it will come...it will.

    This is a lovely photo...just beautiful.

    Hugs,
    Sue

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