I missed posting yesterday because I dropped out of sight of technology for a day. I took the day off, walked on the beach, went out to dinner, and enjoyed every moment of an extended weekend.
I won't call this spring fever, because today is not particularly warm. But the daffodils and forsythia are blooming and buds are on the shrubs. I can feel that we're about to turn the corner of our coldest days and begin to blossom in the delight of spring in the South.
I don't think that there's much that can compare to spring down here. Everything wakes up and shouts out that it's time to put on a color display. Azaleas are everywhere with their riot of color. And the days begin to develop a languid feel to them. The first regatta of the season takes place with multi-colored spinnakers billowing on the downwind runs. And the chorus of spring peepers is amazing in the wetland near the house.
We're not there yet, but the forecast is for warmer weather this week. I can feel that collective energies are gathering to bring forth new growth. And with it, there is a spiritual reawakening that is starting to occur within me as well. Life is good.
I just started reading your blog this past week. First of all I would like to say congrats on your being F.I.N.E.
ReplyDeleteI am not in recovery but have experienced dealing with persons who have. One was my sister in law who hit rock bottom many times and ended up losing her life. All the booze took over her liver.. She died at age 52.
The other is my ex-brother in law,who was married to my sister for years, he gave up on his family, he lost the true love of his life, my sister, he lost his dignity, respect.
I am not sure how to deal with the situtations, I think deep down we all do things for reasons.
Your page has inspired me to understand and deal. GOOD LUCK
Sometimes a day off is all it takes to get ourselves renewed and ready to start again - a rest is a good thing and one where there is new life and bursting colors has got to rank right up there with the best days off ever.
ReplyDeleteGood for you! I love those days, even if they are few and far between!
ReplyDeleteSounds wonderful Syd. I am getting ready for a trip to Northern California where my family lives in a home overlooking the ocean. What a feast for the eyes! Can't wait! Blessings Dear Friend, Lisa
ReplyDeleteI'm so loving watching the Azaleas pop out this year.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you took a loosey goosey day.
I lived very near Charlotte NC for 6 years. You're not kidding when you say there's nothing like a southern spring. Everything blooms at once,it is spectacular! I enjoyed spring the most while living there. Ours is pretty, but much longer and more subtle.
ReplyDeleteI have to take longer breaks from the computer these days myself. It takes time to be a courtious blogger.jeNN
I found my first swamp lilly out my office window, all beautiful and white out there in the undergrowth...
ReplyDeleteI do love the spring!!!
So glad you enjoyed it even more yesterday!
Although I'm just about 3 1/2 hours from you, Syd, I can't say that Spring has sprung here yet. It's freezing today but at least no snow and I can feel the change coming.
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a nice day "off" and it's always good to get away from the computer stuff for a bit.
Thanks for reminding me it is spring. I miss the Midwest at this time of year. I planted a rose bush today and am placing potted flowers around the house to trick myself into thinking I am somewhere green.
ReplyDelete......aww Spring Fever is Cool!!!!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the beauty of it all..(hugs)
Betty Ann
Aaaaaaahhhh. Nothing like the feel,smells, and sounds of Spring breaking out across the land. Come on Honeysuckle I long for you. Glad you escaped for a day. You just inspred me to maybe go to Galveston tomorrow. But I love the beach best when it's raining.
ReplyDeleteOh, Syd, we're all so sick of winter here. Even my oncologist said today he's seeing more high blood pressure, etc. I spoke about your blog in my Alanon meeting tonight. I think you might have a few more readers soon.
ReplyDeleteTake care. ~T~ :o)
I had the privelege of living in Augusta, GA for several years..and yes, that spring time flowering was lovely!
ReplyDeleteWe're still under some snow here...and it may be a while before we see anything blooming...
Thanks for the photo!
It all sounds beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWhile I adore Spring, it only portends of the smothering hot days ahead.
ReplyDeleteaaah, the changing seasons.... and what's better than taking a day of in the middle of the week....
ReplyDeleteI saw my first robin on Saturday..a sure sign of spring..which comes a little later here..maybe I'll just slip on down to your neck of the woods because it sounds lovely.
ReplyDeleteno signs of spring here yet...downfalls to living NORTH.
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