I wasn't about to let this glorious day slip away without getting out for a walk. Sunshine and 80 degree temperatures this early in March is a rarity. When I stepped out the back door, I discovered this glorious stand of daffodils in full bloom. I could almost hear them saying, "We just couldn't wait [for the rest of the story, click here]
Here it is, May 22 The "rapture" has come and gone, and, oh, my…. I've missed it! Or maybe, I just wasn't among the chosen ones and this is hell and I'm doomed to stay here for the duration. Well, that's ok. I had a birthday to celebrate with my daughter. Chicago doesn't offer all [for the rest of the story, click here]
I do hope you took some time to get out of doors today. Even a short walk around your home can help to refresh and rejuvenate. Today, May Day, has traditionally been set as a day of celebration throughout the world. At no time has a day to regroup been more important. Yes, we've got [for the rest of the story, click here]
Don't let the cold weather this weekend discourage you. Spring really has arrived in Chicago. Sadly, I didn't have my camera handy when I left the house this morning so I don't have a picture. But I saw my first robin of the season today. It was the most beautiful robin I've seen in a [for the rest of the story, click here]
Do you have what it takes to be a writer? Take a quick quiz – and decide for yourself: Answer the following questions on a scale of 1-10 with 1 being least Do you look for the unexpected in everything you do? Do you look beyond the obvious? Do you have an insatiable curiosity? Do [for the rest of the story, click here]
Crocuses Assure Us that Winter Is On Its Way Out Crocuses are hardy members of the Iris family. Look for them in areas where they can get full sun or partial shade. They like well-drained soil and are drought tolerant. Their grassy leaves will die back after the plant blooms leaving room for other flowers. [for the rest of the story, click here]
Daffodil Holds Promise of More To Come Daffodils are members of the Narcissus family originally from countries around the Mediterranean Sea. They have come to represent friendship. These are perennials that grow from bulbs that will grow and multiply prolifically. They have been known to flower anywhere from six weeks to six months, depending on [for the rest of the story, click here]
They're here! The daffodils have tentatively begun to show themselves. The daylilies, irises and other spring flowers are promising a splash of dramatic color in the near future. Spring arrived today. We even had two very warm days this week with temps in the upper 60s here in the Chicago area.. If you're like me [for the rest of the story, click here]