Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Gripped Or Is It Griped?

Oh my goodness, the grey skies continue along with the cold temps with only images of spring buried in our hopes that soon, soon we will be released from the grips of winter.  Yes, it has definitely gripped us, or should I say griped us.  (gripped means to hang on, not let go, griped means to bellyache).  


Which leads me to our word of the week....untoward.  Not a very difficult word, one that is quite easy to use in a sentence, but not sure if I have ever spoken the word.  Untoward meaning "not moving in the direction toward something".....Using it in a sentence "If things are going untowardly one month, they are sure to mend the next." - Jane Austen.  Which brings us back to our untowardly weather...it doesn't seem to be moving in the direction of spring.  But as Jane Austen says...it is sure to mend the next (month).


Remember this?


Here it is today....at least it's useful, dirty but useful.


I'll just keep buying tulips until they begin their ascent from the cold earth.


Saw this idea on Pinterest so bought a 4 pack of these sweet violas and planted them in egg shells.  After ruining 3 egg shells by cracking them on the side of the sink, I finally pulled out a butcher knife and cracked them with that.  Much easier.  Aren't they sweet?



Hope you are having a wonderful week and Spring is making an appearance in your part of the world.

Linking to Madge's Rurality (figured the birds and the squirrel could fall into a rural setting).

Rurality Blog Hop #8

 "In the Spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt."~ Margaret Atwood

Until next time.....

27 comments:

  1. These are delightful photos. The bird and squirrel are so cute!

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  2. Winter stayed and your griped about it! But you did plant some pretty violas.

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  3. love your cute squirrel. and the johnny-jump-ups or violas are adorable, too.

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  4. Ah - nope - no real signs of Spring, here. I'm hopeful, though. The violas in the eggshells are so sweet!

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  5. Beautiful photography ~ love your dog ~ Exquisite tulip photo ~ Happy Easter to you ~ ^_^

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  6. What a clever egg idea! Your photos are lovely, I do like the editing. Hang in there, spring will get there eventually!

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  7. The bird in the first Picture made my day .... and then I saw the cute squirrel in the NeXT one - and the sweet and hairy cutien in the third ... very heartwarming Photos, Thank you Deanna!!!

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  8. Love your little bird! Wonderful. No sign of spring here. In fact, I remarked to my husband at supper (not dinner tonight) that winter seems to have overstayed its welcome everywhere.

    Cheers!

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  9. Loved the little squirrel, but it looks like he may have a belly ache if he drinks that water. Just saying. :) That tulip is simply wonderful.

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  10. i wonder how long they will live in those egg shells? please keep us posted. so cute either way. ( :

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  11. I thank you for filling our bleak winter with your rays of sunshine....Love the violas in the eggshell idea...Beautiful little flower.....looks like we are heading for spring....

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  12. Love those little violets planted in eggshells and all of the color that you have added to my day!

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  13. Awww, the violas in the eggshells are so sweet!
    Love Mrs Cardinal and the adorable Gray Squirrel too! :)

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  14. Great photos! I've seen flowers in eggshells...such a cute idea.

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  15. Every single one of your photos either made me happy, smile, or chuckle!
    Thank you so much for sharing them!
    Visiting from Wild Horse Valley
    Jemma

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  16. The little violas are so sweet in the egg cups.
    We had a hint of spring today with temps in the 40's and a lot of melting snow.
    It's coming!

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  17. Very pretty ... does seem like spring is taking it's sweet time everywhere this year.

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  18. According to the forecast, Spring is supposed to make a 4 day appearance this weekend. Gracious me, I can't wait to get out there and take pictures (after more yard work, of course). Delightful set of pictures.

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  19. Every visit to your blog is delight and the violets in the egg shells are enchanting!

    HAPPY EASTER to you my dear friend,
    Love,
    B.

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  20. I am with you, Deanna, wondering when spring is ever gonna get here. Nice photos.

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  21. I love the flower in the egg shell!

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  22. Spring is on it's way - Say it three times and click the heels of your red shoes and maybe...

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  23. It's not here yet :{ a bit of sun though but blinked and it was gone have a great Easter...

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  24. The wildlife photos here are wonderful! And I love the idea of planting those dainty flowers in the eggshells. :)

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  25. Deanna, your photos are so wonderfully done and your shot you do are captivating.. Love coming here..
    Hugs

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  26. Such gorgeous photos Deanna! That female cardinal is beyond gorgeous! I have always enjoyed looking at the females a little more than the males. Their colors are just so soft and subtle. I'm hoping that the sunshine we have in Minneapolis today will be yours tomorrow!

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