Linger

Spring has started to make an appearance in my little garden this week, with crocuses joining the hardy snowdrops. 

The latter are always the first come into flower, arriving en mass, heartily withstanding the final, flying snowflakes, and giving their assurance that more blooms will follow.

I'm not in a rush for the seasonal flowers. 

I want springtime to 

e a s e  into existence,

softly,

gently,

and then

  l    i    n    g    e    r 

luxuriously.

Springtime.

I hope you revel in it.

I'm linking with "Mosaic Monday". 

Thank you to Mary for hosting.

A Quick Thought

Happy Easter to some,

a blessed Passover to others. 

For all, 

may a little love, a little laughter, and a little appreciation 

be yours.

☀Sunlit Sunday: Our Final Time Together

Welcome.

It's the eleventh and final week of ☀Sunlit Sunday for 2013.

I'm glad that our various paths have led us to this meeting place. 

We may hale from different countries, but while here, 

we're all trees in the same forest.
 

Over the past eleven weeks, thank you for linking, for commenting on my posts, and for sending messages saying how you've enjoyed this meme.

Most of all, my heartfelt gratitude to those who took the time to visit and comment on the blogs of other participants. Linking and running is not your style and I appreciate that. You are the light in ☀Sunlit Sunday.

Let's dive in for the last time until January 2014.

(If your blog has a Facebook page, feel free to include a link in your post this week. Mine is here.)

One Quick Photo: Cattle Coats

After my hike in the beautiful, snowy woods, I spotted these three on the drive home. Some of us know how to dress for the weather!

I'll have to go back to this farm; there was a sign that said, among other things, handmade soaps are sold here. Did I mention I have lived in this region for about 25 years? I'm still making discoveries!

Here's hoping you're embracing the day.

Yes? 

Do tell!

Update: I looked at the farm's website and the long-haired cattle are Scottish Highland; the black and white one is Galloway. (Chel, from Sweet Briar Dreams, identified the Highlands in a comment. Thanks, Chel!)

☀Sunlit Sunday: Our Second to Last Gathering

Welcome to ☀Sunlit Sunday.

Spring is just around the corner, so we'll wrap up this meme next weekend and pack it away until January 2014.

Whether or not you've linked a post previously, you're welcome to join in on this second to last gathering.

 

I hope you'll consider following any of the linking blogs that appeal to you.

For each petal on the shamrock.
This brings a wish your way
Good health, good luck, and happiness
For today and every day.

                                             -Irish Blessing

Happy St. Patrick's Day!