We had our "snow day"
and plenty of
rain and wind
still persist...
...at night
the wind howls
as it makes its way around
the side of the Cottage.
It is an unsettling sound
and makes me feel very fortunate
that I have a roof over my head
and a warm fire to sit by.
A bit of brightness
always makes the winter
more palatable,
but when I look out the window
and hear the weather reports
from around the country,
it seems that we may be in for
a long, wet and cold one
and at this point,
I don't know how much
I can agree with John Ruskin
when he states:
"There is no such thing as bad weather,
Only different kinds of good weather".
It just so happens
that my most viewed post from 2016
may lift your spirits
and give you hope for
things to come..
It was one
of my favorites to write
and with 519 views
it shows that a fair amount of you
enjoyed it the first time around
and I hope you will
this time as well.
SPRING DAY DREAMING...
Every season
has a day for dreaming,
a day that fills
your head and heart
with endless
possibilities...
...and in spring time
it is a day where
you see the first patch of green
that is coming alive
after a soft rainfall...
...a day that makes you
want to hang a sign
on your front door,
telling the world
that you have
"Gone Fishing".
Sometimes
a gentle breeze appears
and brings glory
to the front porch...
...or the sun shines
in just the right spot
to remind us that
wishes do
come true.
You might start a day
such as this
with a glass of sunshine,
itself...
...before you take a trip
down a country lane...
...to where
the Farmer's Market
has just opened up...
...and, returning home,
where the aroma of roasting vegetables
will mingle with
the soft scent of
sweet peas...
...along with
other bright colors
that can lift the spirits
and brighten the corners.
There might be the sound
of bird song
that makes you look up
and take notice
of the blue sky...
...or you might prefer
sitting quietly,
savoring
a cup of tea,...
...while looking at an image
from today
that brings back
memories of...
...a past yesterday
in a similar
time and place.
FYI: The two pictures above are of mother and son, Tami and Jake, taken in the same driveway, loading up the same wheelbarrow (different dirt!) over 35 years apart.
A day for dreaming
is a day to
follow your heart...
...whether it takes you down
a special path
or..
...on
flights of fancy...
...and at the end of that day,
as the song says...
Dream On!
Stay warm and dry...
...Judy...
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Beautiful post to start out the new year Judy. Glad you got your computer up and running so we could enjoy this post. Ahhhhh to think of looking out the window and seeing life appearing again this Spring. I cannot wait!! We have that wicked wind blowing around the house tonight. Good night to stay in with a hot cup of tea or cocoa. Stay warm by you.
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Kris
What a great post and so happy your computer is working!! I got a new one and am all over the board trying to figure out how to use the darned thing. I can see why that was a well viewed post. Hope you have a great night. xo Diana
ReplyDeleteJudy, I love this post. The pictures are beautiful. I am dreaming of spring. LOL. The wind is fierce here tonight gusty to 50 miles and hour. As I walked to the mail box at 2:00 this afternoon...the air was warm and smell almost spring like. I would love a vacation, but where would one go with the weather all flipped out. :):) Blessings to you dear friend, xoxo, Susie
ReplyDeletebeautiful; pictures.... here also it has been raining since yesterday night.. and it'll go on until Thursday..
ReplyDeleteJudy, this whole post makes me feel warm and sunny despite the piles of snow outside my window. I think my favorite pictures are the ones with the wheelbarrows. Amazing! Thanks for sharing it again... :)
ReplyDeleteI think you wrote this post before I began following you, Judy. It's just wonderful! I need this at this time of year. The wind is unbelievable! Stay warm and dry!
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I'm not surprised this post was a favorite Judy. It's so beautifully written and the photos of the mom and son are truly wonderful.
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xxx
I can see why this one was the most viewed! I love each and every photo, especially the ones of GREEN and FLOWERS and vegetables and green grass... did I say I liked the green??? hee hee.... when I look out my window now, all I can see everywhere is WHITE.. snow snow and more snow... so your spring post is very soothing to me and I so look forward to seeing the ground again! As you said, I think we're in for much more bad (good?) weather over the next month or two, especially here along the west coast. The mother and son pictures are so wonderful. I also absolutely love the photo of the bedroom.. is that yours? it looks SO warm and inviting on these cold winter nights. Hugs....
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos, I can see why it was a favorite post!!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!!
~Des
I enjoyed your photos so much, and just want to say thank you so much for posting them again. The quotes as wonderful. I had to pin your picture of the sweet cozy bedroom. Love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Bonnie. I'm glad you like it. That is our master bedroom, very small, and filled with alot of different patterns, but we love it. Thank you for pinning it..Happy Thursday..Judy
DeleteJudy, lovely post. Loving the photos. I would be lost without my computer. Our power was off for 18 hours, so we were roughing it.
ReplyDeleteHappy Thursday and stay warm.
Beautiful post Judy, thank you. I am loving the rainw e are having and I will take all that comes our way.
ReplyDeleteSo glad that the computer is up and running - it's like the world is coming to an end when it doesn't work.
Have a great weekend my friend.
Hugs,
Mary
I found this thru The feathered nest feature....You are in Gold Country...where? We were in Placerville for several years...its where our first daughter was born and then my hubby got a job here in So. Cal....30+ years later we are still here....but I so miss the oak trees....
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Judy, I can certainly see why that spring time dreaming post was so popular. I really enjoyed it as we are in the throws of winter here and I enjoy seeing the colour and warm feel of your photos. Have a wonderful week ahead. Pam
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Wish I could write like that. I can see why it was the most viewed
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot for your comment.. your are such a sweet and lovely person.. hug..
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