Tall red poppies bloom against the brick remains of an old homestead A couple of weeks ago, John and I hiked in Alpine, Utah, to see the poppy gardens near the old Lambert homestead. We knew if we waited, we would miss the peak of the flowers. One minute, flowers are blooming, and the next minute, that particular floral show is over until next year. The Ten Things of Thankful blog hop runs every week, but sometimes I miss the boat and don't get a post composed. I find, though, that those weeks that I do join in, I'm more apt to look for (and find!) the good in life--regardless of whether it was a "good" week or a "bad" week. Just as taking time to hike pays off with a beautiful view, taking the time to share ten things I'm thankful for pays off with a feeling of peace, satisfaction, and gratitude. The past three weeks have been spent at home. It's been so nice to catch up on things here. The air conditioner cools the house again, we've taken ...
I don't know if your beautiful pictures make it harder or easier to be patient for spring. It's snowing here this morning, so I am jealous of your pretty flowers. Although, it helps to know that it is spring somewhere in this country. Spring will get here eventually.
ReplyDeleteLucky you! No snow, you have flowers and a robin!!!
ReplyDeleteI wanna get a ticket and go over there too.... **sigh** Sooo tired of the snow and cold and shivers and wind.... Time to move, immigrate, hibernate, any, no, ALL of the above. ;-D
ReplyDeleteEnjoy and thanks for sharing
Que hermoso!! so beautiful!! me gusta su jardin!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos! Yay for spring!
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