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30 April 2009

Theme Thursday-Water


Expect to have hope rekindled. Expect your prayers to be answered in wondrous ways. The dry seasons in life do not last. The spring rains will come again.

Sarah Ban Breathnach


I can hear Etta James singing. "At last..." It seemed that winter would never end. We had our first really warm days this past weekend. The trees are in full bloom and the tulips are swaying with the breeze. The cherry and pear trees' pink blossoms mix with the green pollen of trees' unfolding leaves. Here in New Jersey, spring is a moment that leads into the heat of summer. Take time to witness the renewal and the beauty. Listen to the symphony.




25 comments:

  1. Bleu MarianeApril 30, 2009 at 12:14 AM

    What a nice description of the season. I love when I read blog of people telling the story of there "outside". :o)

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  2. C.M. JacksonApril 30, 2009 at 12:53 AM

    Mariane

    merci --I find my answers on the outside in many places...:0)thank you for stopping by

    best c

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  3. RuthApril 30, 2009 at 5:30 AM

    It's inevitable, the cycle. But I go through the same longing and relief every year. This has been such a harsh and long winter, maybe it seems especially sweet to see spring pop this year.

    Thank you for the very kind things you said at sync. You made my week!

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  4. LeahApril 30, 2009 at 5:35 AM

    Oh, I agree with you! Spring in NY State, similarly--full of rain and flowers--it's lovely!

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  5. Sally's WorldApril 30, 2009 at 5:51 AM

    you've captured the season perfectly, great!

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  6. Brian MillerApril 30, 2009 at 8:11 AM

    great thoughts to start the day with! nice pic as well. love waterfalls. and really glad spring is finally here!

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  7. Reya MellickerApril 30, 2009 at 8:50 AM

    I love being on a wavelength with you! What a beautiful quote. Thank you!

    And thanks for the Boss as your music choice. Ordinarily I find music on blogs so annoying, but I love Bruce.

    Thank you!

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  8. Wings1295April 30, 2009 at 10:20 AM

    Love the pic and LOVE the song, nothing like Etta James singing that song. So nice. Going to go back to your page and let it play til the end. :)

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  9. HollyApril 30, 2009 at 11:25 AM

    Great picture and wonderful song.....LOVE Etta singing....it starts my day on the best note possible

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  10. missalisterApril 30, 2009 at 12:55 PM

    I couldn’t have stopped by on a better day, writing this to Sounds of Nature after At Last, reading Breathnach’s words to everyone that I took for me today because I needed them, splashing my Pisces self in your waterfall...
    It’s nice here, C : )

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  11. Ronda LaveenApril 30, 2009 at 1:13 PM

    This just made me feel good and happy and just right on a lovely spring day. Thanks.

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  12. The Silver FoxApril 30, 2009 at 1:15 PM

    So many terrific photos in today's Theme Thursday blogs. Add your waterfall shot to the list!

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  13. New Yorker wannabesApril 30, 2009 at 3:09 PM

    Breathtraking picture! Love it :)

    Happy TT!
    Peace
    xoxo

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  14. TomApril 30, 2009 at 4:35 PM

    yes. it seems like spring's been forever coming...thankfully winter is over and done with! happy thursday

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  15. Kris McCrackenApril 30, 2009 at 7:22 PM

    Great shot.

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  16. Dakota BearApril 30, 2009 at 9:31 PM

    Yes, Spring has finally come to the northeast. Very nice picture. Where is that waterfall?

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  17. ReyjrApril 30, 2009 at 10:05 PM

    refreshing!

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  18. Colette AmeliaMay 1, 2009 at 1:38 AM

    Wonderful photo and wonderful quote!

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  19. MeganMay 1, 2009 at 2:24 AM

    We are on water rationing here. Might be time for a rain dance or two?

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  20. C.M. JacksonMay 1, 2009 at 10:18 AM

    Ruth--

    happy May! Glad to make your week--you make my day every time I read your blog--You are an inspiration!--BTW love your newest blog--'small'

    c

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  21. C.M. JacksonMay 1, 2009 at 11:02 AM

    leah--

    Looks like april showers are continuing into may. The birds are loving the warm shower that is passing by right now.

    thanks for topping by-c

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  22. C.M. JacksonMay 1, 2009 at 7:11 PM

    Dakota Bear--Thanks! The waterfall is in Bandelier National Monument in New Mexico and may be seen as you hike to the Rio Grande. I will post the hike in my 'Take a Hike' section.

    Best-
    c

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  23. C.M. JacksonMay 1, 2009 at 7:15 PM

    Megan--

    our forecast here is for three days of rain
    ;-0)...I am sending you thoughts of cool rain.

    Thank you for visiting--
    c

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  24. C.M. JacksonMay 1, 2009 at 7:26 PM

    Sally,Brian,Reya,Wings,Holly,missalister,Ronda,Silver Fox,Marianna,Tom,Kris,reyjr and Colette ...

    Thank you all. Your kind words and encouragement have made my week!! Enjoy the weekend.

    best-c

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  25. Sandra LeighMay 3, 2009 at 11:28 AM

    That's the essence of Spring, isn't it? It comes as such a delightful relief from winter, and it never lasts long enough.

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