Thursday, February 21, 2013

To Drive the Cold Winter Away



I am sitting before a roaring fire today. Why, you might ask, are you sitting in front of a roaring fire when the daffodils are already blooming?

Well, I believe that even the daffodils wish they were sitting in front of a roaring fire.


Yes indeed, that is what happens when you bloom too early. Lady Winter comes and dashes all your hopes, laughs in your face, and coats the trees in ice.




 I think it's quite beautiful though, and since my seedlings are safe indoors, I don't mind the ice storm. I've gotten my last bit of winter, so when she's gone, I'll be happy to welcome spring.

6 comments:

  1. Oh, I love a good ice storm!! Very beautiful, very powerful... my youngest sister told me over the phone the other day that she was going to pick all the daffodils in the yard before the ice storm hit, however. She was thrilled to have an excuse for doing so.

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    1. I should have done that too. Maybe they'll recover, they didn't actually get frozen I don't think. Only things higher up off the ground did.

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  2. Grace,i have loved dipping into your blog words & images, such a lovely place to rest awhile. I too have been snuggling in front of a roaring fire as the jack frost has been playing outside! Love your photos of wintery wonders too. Than you for visiting my wee nook ~ ruthie

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    1. You're very welcome! And thanks. I'm glad you enjoy it. :D

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  3. Hi Grace,

    Thank you so much for visiting my blog and taking the time to share your wonderful tip about the colored pencils. I just did a brief post and mentioned your tip and provided links to your beautiful illustrations here.

    Your photographs in this post are lovely! Best...

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    1. You're so welcome, and thank you! I'm glad my tip could help. You have a lovely blog as well!

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