Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah...

A friend and I went out for lunch. We "splurged" on a special drink - a Mango Smoothie! As we each took our first sip, we said... "Aaaaaaah."

Now - that one little sigh was a memory-jogger!

Do you remember the cartoon Quick Draw McGraw? I realize I'm dating myself. However, he had a dog named Snuffles that LOVED dog bones. He'd get so excited after eating one, he'd hug himself about three times, rise in the air and float down with the big sigh, "Aaaaaaaah."

For your viewing enjoyment - and your future point of reference when ever you have that total enjoyment and "Aaaaaah" moment . . .

Click on these words!

Nothing shady - just fun! :-)
And yes, I have my computer back - temporarily.
Just testing!

ABC Wednesday - L is for...

Listless?

No.

Languishing?

Nope!

My computer's visiting

the "Computer Doctor,"

and I'm at the

Library!

Am I at a

Loss?

Not yet...

I'm outdoors (yea!)

Raking

Leaves!

And

Loving it!

(Last

Fall's mulch and this

Spring's recent oak

Leaf fall.)

Would you cut me some

Latitude?

And

Let

me post some photos

Later?

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Longingly,

SG

ABC Wednesday - K - Kiss Me Once and Kiss Me Twice . . .

(Please note, before you continue with this post, the photos below were taken during the Springs of 2008, 2009, and 2010.)

Kiss me once,
(Dutchman's Breeches)
then kiss me twice
(Trout Lily)

Then kiss me once again.
(Snowdrop)
It's been a long, long time.
(pink grape hyacinth)
Haven't felt like this, my dear
(tiarella)

Since I can't remember when.
(bloodroot)

It's been a long, long time
(scilla - Siberian Squill)

You'll never know how many dreams I've dreamed about you.
(Heartleaf Brunnera)
Or just how empty they all seemed without you.
(Virginia Bluebells)

So kiss me once,
(pulmonaria)

then kiss me twice
(bergenia)

Then kiss me once again.
(pasque flower)

It's been a long, long time.

(Prairie Smoke)And I'm just patiently waiting for Spring's arrival...

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"It's Been a Long, Long Time" - Lyrics composed by Sammy Cahn and the tune was composed by Jule Styne. It was recorded by Bing Crosby with the Les Paul Trio in 1945; Harry James & his Orchestra (vocal: Kitty Kallen) in 1945; Charlie Spivak & his Orchestra (vocal: Irene Daye) in 1945; Stan Kenton & his Orchestra (vocal: June Christy) in 1945; Frank Sinatra in 1946; June Haver & Dan Dailey (film "I'll Get By") in 1950; Perry Como in 1956; Al Hibbler in 1956; Chuck Miller in 1956; Peggy Lee in 1959; Keely Smith in 1959; Louis Armstrong in 1964; Doris Day in 1964; Tom Jones - 1966; and also recorded by: Chet Atkins & Les Paul; Eve Boswell; Guy Mitchell; Sammy Cahn; Etta Jones; Shelley Fabares; Helen Forrest; Adelaide Hall; Sammy Kaye; Ginny Simms; Ray Conniff Singers; The Ink Spots; Michael Feinstein; Sam Donahue; Al Jolson & Dinah Shore; Nina & Frederik; Tina Louise; Ron Merritt; Jimmy Roselli; Buddy Morrow; Mary Stahl; Brook Benton; Lynn Roberts; Lillian Roth; Rosemary Clooney and many others.*

*This information taken from International Lyrics Playground.

Cold Temps are Leaving??

Mar 27 (tonight) Cloudy 26°F 10% chance of precipitation

Monday, Mar 28 Partly Cloudy High Temp: 46°F Low Temp: 30°F 20% chance of precip.

Tuesday, Mar 29 Rain / Snow High Temp: 39°F Low Temp: 31°F 30% chance of precip.

Wednesday, Mar 30 Partly Cloudy High Temp:51°F Low Temp: 34°F 20% chance of precip.

Thursday, Mar 31 Cloudy High Temp: 50°F Low Temp: 39°F 10% chance of precip.

Friday, Apr 1 Partly Cloudy High Temp: 58°F Low Temp: 40°F 20% chance of precip.

Saturday, Apr 2 Partly Cloudy High Temp: 59°F Low Temp: 44°F 10% chance of precip.

Sunday, Apr 3 Showers High Temp: 67°F Low Temp: 49°F 40% chance of precip.

SILENT SATURDAY - March 25, 2011

Wildflower Wednesday!

I found a Virginia Bluebell! Mertensia virginica.
I haven't yet raked the leaves from the beds... we have a cold, perhaps snowy weekend forecast. However - SPRING is on its way. Just look at that little plant!

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ABC Wednesday - J is for Japanese Fern

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I'm sure you could join this meme at any week. Perhaps you should!
:-)

Japanese Painted Fern

Athyrium niponicum 'pictum'

Light: Part Sun, Shade; Zones: 4-9; Plant Type: Perennial; Plant Width: 1-2 feet wide; Landscape Uses: Containers, Beds & Borders, Ground cover; Special Features: Attractive Foliage, Tolerates Wet Soil, Easy to Grow.

This fern type prefers moist, well-drained to loamy soils. They will tolerate dry soil, and they will tolerate some sun if they have ample water.

Remove dead foliage in early winter or early spring. New growth will come up from ground each year.

Good companion plants would include astilbe, heartleaf brunnera, columbine, coral bells, ginger, hosta, lenten rose (hellebore), ligularia, lilyturf, black snakeroot, or sweet woodruff.

Japan

There were three strong quakes Tuesday the 23rd near Japan. Here is a link to details.

May our thoughts, prayers and able assistance continue for the people of Japan, Christchurch, New Zealand, and all people who have experienced natural disasters around the world in recent days, months, and years. This link is provided by the USGS, listing the latest earthquake activity in the past seven days.