Friday, April 19, 2013

Random Things



I'm joining Nancy at Rural Journal for Random 5 Friday.




Do you have a bucket list?
One of the things on my list is tulips.
Yes, tulips.
I've often thought it would marvelous to see the tulip fields in the Netherlands.
I also figure it would be easier for me to visit the tulip fields in the Pacific North West.

Like this:


Tulips

This is a postcard of the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm in Woodburn, Oregon.
The photo was taken by Jon Gnass and I found the image in TULIPS OF THE NORTHWEST:
A Postcard Book.

Can you imagine?
Field after field of tulips.
Heaven on earth!



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I went to the grocery store and while there decided to check out the cut flowers.
I found more daffodils.
They were a little past their prime, but I couldn't resist.
Along with the daffodils, the Easter decorations were half off.
Now I ask you -- how could I pass up a bunny wearing tennis shoes?




Easter Bunny with Sneakers

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One of my favorite cozy mystery series is The White House Chef by Julie Hyzy.
FONDUING FATHERS is the latest in the series.
Fun characters, good background story, good mystery, believable amateur sleuth.
Highly recommend but be sure you start with the first one
and read them in order.

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The garden fairies are very happy.
The Gardenias have started to bloom in Musashi's Garden.

Gardenia


*****

I'm going to the zoo today.
It is going to be on the cool side with low humidity.
Perfect!


Wishing YOU well and much joy!

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Note Card Party Time!





A Haven for Vee

It's time for Vee's Note Card Party.
Once a month we all get together with four photos from our blog
that we think would make a good Note Card. 

Decisions, Decisions!

First up is the Gerbera Daisy with the snail visitor.
Several of you thought this should be a Note Card. 



Gerbera Daisy with A Visitor!


By perseverance the snail reached the ark.
- Charles Spurgeon


Tea and Roses



The rose speaks of love silently, in a language known only to the heart.
~Author unknown



Buddha Hands


A closeup of the Buddha statue in Musashi's Garden.


Tuscan Tea Cup


Tea is such a magical product, perhaps even the eighth wonder of the world. - H. Rahman


Wishing YOU well and much joy!



Sunday, April 14, 2013

Blooming!






Blooming In Musashi's Garden



Roses
Roses from Musashi's Garden





Blooming In Musashi's Garden
Miniature Rose, Gerbera Daisy, Sun Flare Rose





Gerbera Daisy with A Visitor!
Gerbera Daisy With A Visitor



Thank you to Mary at Mosaic Monday
and
The Tablescaper at Seasonal Sunday.

Wishing YOU well and much joy.





Thursday, April 11, 2013