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Monday, March 7, 2011

That's My World!



That's My World is hosted each week by Klaus and the My World team, Klaus, Sandy, Wren, Fishing Guy and me. Join us and share your world with others from all over Our World! Just click on the post title, read the rules, sign up and play with us! So! How is your world this week? Have you taken time to see the beauty there? What is it about your world that makes you smile or laugh or feel grateful for?  It has been windy and really cold and even a little snow -- AGAIN! So, back to the files! And this is what My World looks like starting mid- March or April -- usually!!
For small creatures such as we the vastness is bearable only through love.
Carl Sagan
 
A little knowledge that acts is worth infinitely more than much knowledge that is idle.
Khalil Gibran

Don't forget to love yourself.
Soren Kierkegaard


We will never have true civilization until we have learned to recognize the rights of others.
Will Rogers
A vote is like a rifle; its usefulness depends upon the character of the user.
Theodore Roosevelt
Every spring is the only spring, a perpetual astonishment.
Ellis Peters



What the country needs is dirtier fingernails and cleaner minds.
Will Rogers

 


47 comments:

Anonymous said...

Ah - wonderful spring shots! I hope it arrives soon!

Sally in WA said...

Are these blooming near your house already? No fair! Enjoy the sunshine today!

Jo said...

Oh lovely spring welcomes, Sylvia. Has your warmer weather arrived yet? Have a blessed day. Jo

 gmirage said...

I envy your flowers! love everything but my fave is the last one!

Rajesh said...

Beautiful images of lovely colorful flowers. Have a nice week.

Anonymous said...

Oh Sylvia, what gorgeous shots! I can't wait for Spring to arrive here in New Jersey. I have had it with Winter. Take care my friend!

~Antonette

Randi said...

Wonderful photos, Sylvia … and I love the caption to go with it! I can´t wait for the first spring flower...

Anonymous said...

Wottalotyougot
or will get in the near future :-)
So pretty all of it.

EG CameraGirl said...

Oh my goodness! I can hardly wait for my world to look like yours!

Eve said...

OH - Beautiful Spring!! I can hardly wait to see the lovely blooming!

Penelope Notes said...

A Gibran saying is as brilliant as the flowers you have pictured here, Sylvia! Thanks for sharing memories of the spring we wait for … not only through pictures and words but also with a lovely melancholy tune.

Anonymous said...

your post made me happy. thanks.

Kay L. Davies said...

SO pretty, Sylvia. I hope you have all those beautiful blossoms back, and more, in the near future.
-- K

Kay, Alberta, Canada
An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

Molly said...

Joys of Spring! So beautiful.

Christine said...

Beautiful and joyous spring captures, Sylvia. I'm so glad you have them to back upon even if it is gray and cold right now.
Your cold must be moving downward: today the temps dropped considerably with the ensuing rain and gray. Have a wonderful week!

LifeRamblings said...

your photos bring a smile to my face. hope you have a terrific week. Happy spring Sylvia!

Maude Lynn said...

Gorgeous colors of spring!

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

Oh man Sylvia, you have me in a Springier state of mind even though it has turned cold and windy here today.

I love the flowers and the quote by Will Rogers about cleaner minds and dirtier fingernails.

Reminds of the office quip that a clean desk is a sign of a dirty mind.

If that is so then I've got the cleanest mind in the world.

Take Care Sylvia.

snowwhite said...

Sylvia, I'm afraid I had forgotten this "Don't forget to love yourself." Beautiful spring flowers and thoughtfull words. Heartwarming and great post! Thank you.

Indrani said...

Such lovely signs of spring, very colorful and beautiful. Wonderful photo opportunities. :)

Janie said...

Great collection of spring flower photos and thought-provoking quotes as well.

Sridharan said...

Beautiful quotes and befitting pictures..Awesome as always Sylvia!

Catherine said...

pretty spring blooms........

SandyCarlson said...

Your post bears the promises of spring for me! So much color and life. Thank you, Sylvia!

Frostbite and Sunburn said...

Oh lovely - I just needed this blast of colour - thank you !

Teamgsquare said...

Wonderful pictures of colourful flowers

Arti said...

Beautiful colors... Loved the riot of colors spread around!!
The quotes are also so much meaningful and lovely.
Have a wonderful day:)

magiceye said...

beautiful floral captures!

Martha Z said...

Beautiful images of what is to come. Spring has been trying to arrive here, the tulips were almost in bloom but the rabbits nipped off that idea.

alicesg said...

Nice to see flowers blooming in your blog.

Reader Wil said...

Your beautiful flowers are comforting and the quotes are great for International Women's. Day! Thank you Sylvia! I wish you a happy day!

Stewart M said...

After all the snow I'm sure the spring colour will be great. In a normal (hot) summer we get the same impact in autumn - the summer burns away the colour and as the temperature falls, back comes the colour.
Same effect - different process!

Cheers Stewart M - Australia

Lavender and Vanilla Friends of the Gardens said...

Fantastic; spring is so generous with its display of flowers.Big swathes hanging over fences, climbing up;
Tulips stretching their elegant faces into the sun, soaking up the warmth. Very pretty. Followed by interesting quotes. I have read Soren Kierkegard, 35 years ago, he was light years ahead.

lotusleaf said...

LOvely flowers. Your quotes are always thought provoking.

Anonymous said...

Oh, Sylvia, just when I thought I couldn't want spring any more than I already do. Enjoy your lovely weather and flowers!

Pat said...

Oh, Sylvia, your beautiful flowers brightened my day!

Kristin said...

Hi Sylvia,

Love your post this Tuesday. The flowers are so beautiful. It's enchanting! Have a nice day Sylvia.

Regards,
Kristin

Cildemer said...

Wow! A fabulous collection of flowers and great quotations! My favourite pic is the first one and I love the Ellis Peters quote!
Thanks for sharing, Sylvia;o)

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Unknown said...

Everthing looks so warm and inviting. Well done. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

Yoshi said...

Oh my! They are all beautiful and so gorgeous! The second quote is my favorite!
Thanks for sharing, Sylvia.
Yoshi

Francisca said...

Gorgeous spring flowers... the anticipation is almost painful! I can identify better now, Sylvia, because I am in a much colder climate!

NatureFootstep said...

are your spring in full bloom? Or is it last years flowers? Never mind, its a treat to watch them.

Eden said...

Those are gorgeous Spring blooms. Love all the colours. Thank you for sharing.

stardust said...

Spring is sprung already here! My favorite is the first one for its flowering quietly by the rock and for its bluish white color.

Anonymous said...

stunning serie, wonderful spring photos
beautiful my world posting Sylvia love it

Walk in New York said...

belle serie de fleurs, cela sent le printemps

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Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

Beautiful pictures -- had to go back and check to see that it was not this year yet -- wondered if Seattle could be that different from what I hear from Eugene.

Spring is on the way tho I'm sure.

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