The Eclectic Company: For All You Southern Bloggers Who Have Been Basking in Spring Sunshine For Weeks and Weeks

* "Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon!"

* "Those who throw dirt only lose ground."

* "I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger."

* "The road to success is always under construction."

* "I fish, therefore I lie."

* "Dear Algebra, stop asking us to find your X, she's not coming back and I know Y."

* "Teamwork means never having to take all the blame."

* "I barely survived yesterday and now it's already today!"

* "Do you call Santa's helpers subordinate clauses?"

* "So, how many days DID it take to build Rome?"

* "Cancel my subscription, I'm tired of your issues."

* "Today is the tomorrow we worried about yesterday."

* "Don't sweat petty things . . . or pet sweaty things"

* "Two wrongs are only the beginning"

* "Worrying works. 90% of the things I worry about never happen."

* "I finally got my head together, and now my body is falling apart."

* "When I'm finally holding all the cards, why does everyone decide to play chess?"

* "Legend: A lie that has the dignity of age."

* "A diamond is forever: The payments are longer."

* "When in doubt, mumble: When in trouble, delegate: When in charge, ponder."

* "I don't have an attitude; I have a personality you can't handle."

* "When I want your opinion, I'll give it to you!"

* "It is better to understand a little than to misunderstand a lot."

* "An eye for an eye leaves the world blind."

* "Sports do not build character, they reveal it!"

* "Dust is a protective coating for fine furniture"

* "I'm in shape - round IS a shape."

* "Money talks, but all mine says is "good-bye."

* "If a pig loses its voice, is it disgruntled?"

* "Love is blind but marriage is a real eye-opener!"

* "A dog has an owner. A cat has a staff"

* "I'd like to have more self-esteem, but I don't deserve it!"

* "Red meat is not bad for you. Fuzzy green meat is."

* "Nothing is fool proof to a talented fool."

* "Bacteria - the back door of a cafeteria."

* "Nostalgia isn't what it used to be."

* "Stressed spelled backwards is desserts."

* "As I said before, I never repeat myself."

* "Corduroy pillows: they're making headlines!"

* "Young at heart, slightly older in other places."

* "(I'm) proof that evolution can go in reverse"

* "My reality check bounced"

* "If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn?"

* "I hate people who steal my ideas before I think of them."

* "I was uncool before uncool was cool."

* "Middle age: When your age starts to show around your middle"

* "Do not disturb, I'm already disturbed."

* "If an open door is ajar, is an open jar adoor?"

* "March Madness takes its toll. Please have exact change."

* "Telepath Wanted: You know where to apply!"

* "The information went data way"

* "I'm bilingual - I speak English and SMACK!"

* "Mental floss prevents moral decay."

* "Why use a big word when a diminutive one will do?"

* "Why is abbreviation such a long word?"

* "I can see clearly now, the brain is gone."

* "Every morning is the dawn of a new error"

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Quotes of Note

You're born a male but you have to CHOOSE to be a man" - Herm Edwards

"I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that" - Unknown

"They err who think Santa Clause comes down through the chimney; he really enters through the heart." - Mrs. Paul M. Ell

"Thankfully, our true roots are in heritage and not things. I just need to keep reminding myself that things are only reminders of heritage." - Keetha Broyles, June 21, 2010

"Tears lubricate the soul." - from "Finding Buck McHenry"

"Somehow you must come to understand that God is love, that love is the proof of God, and forgiveness is the proof of love." - The Priest in "Levi's Will" by W. Dale Cramer

"The truth about a man is in what he does, not what he says." - W. Dale Cramer in "Levi's Will"

"Fairy Tales are more than true; not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten." - G. K. Chesterton

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Tuesday, April 19, 2011

For All You Southern Bloggers Who Have Been Basking in Spring Sunshine For Weeks and Weeks

Last evening I went for a little walk.

The sun was shining.
The air was gently warming.

I saw sprouts a sprouting.
And I thought to myself,
Spring is ACTUALLY "sprunging"!
I reveled in the joy of all things new.

Then today happened.

Our roads filled back up with snow.

Our bushes took on a distinctly winter hue.

Our shrubs went back into hibernation.

And Waldo disappeared once again.

And I thought to myself,
At this rate we can just put out
Red and blue streamers for the 4th of July
'Cause the WHITE will already be there!!!

Welcome to spring in Central Wisconsin.

If you don't like this weather - - - -
Wait a day or two and it will change.

Spring IS here.
The calendar says so.
The tilt of Earth on its axis says so.
This IS our SPRING.
This is our spring SNOW.

This too shall pass.

Photo credit: Bulbs sprouting from movingrightalong.typepad.com

14 comments:

Doris Sturm said...: I miss the snow, but maybe if I had so much snow and for so long, I might miss the sunshine more...

It looks so pretty, though!; April 19, 2011 at 9:25 PM
podso said...: Such a funny post. Well not really, but your sense of humor is great. You got me at first. I was focused on the evening shadows in your photos, wondering what time of evening it was *(you know you are farther north than us down here in that sunny south you referred to). Well I was thinking of all that when the snow pic rolled onto the screen. And even then I thought you might be showing a "before" and "after" scene. But no, it was real.

I do remember an Easter towards the end of April when I was a teenager (in Ill.) and we had snow. I think it canceled the sunrise services. You know it will come, or at least summer may come, though as you say, you may skip over spring.

Have a blessed Easter!; April 19, 2011 at 9:37 PM
Anonymous said...: Oh no!

This would not be a good time to say that our daytime high today was 87. I planted some flowers for an elderly neighbor and the sun was very hot.

Blogging is certainly a way to see the country and the vast differences!; April 19, 2011 at 10:02 PM
tinajo said...: Haha - you´re right; it sure beats the alternative! :-) I´ll keep that in mind for sure, thanks for your comment! :-); April 20, 2011 at 2:56 AM
Cindy (Applestone Cottage) said...: Yes Keetha,
You have a better sense of humor about it than I do right now.
I feel like getting in my car and driving until I find spring.
Right now I between the Governor and the weather I am not too fond of our state.
Hugs though,
Cindy; April 20, 2011 at 4:10 AM
Ann in the UP said...: Thanks for the graphic weather report. Our snow from the weekend is disappearing slowly, and I'm praying the whole mess stays south of us. You are bearing up well, though, and it will soon be over, yet again. sigh; April 20, 2011 at 6:24 AM
Leigh of Tales from Bloggeritaville said...: WOW! Snow! Well, it was a nice little peek at what is to come for you ....and soon I hope!
Beautiful pics!; April 20, 2011 at 7:37 AM
Unknown said...: It's been in the 90's here. That snow looks refreshing to me right now.; April 20, 2011 at 8:21 AM
Theresa said...: Oh Keetha, different parts of the Country with different types of weather... we all love our own! I think the snow is pretty but also enjoy the Spring Sunshine without the snow! It will melt soon and Waldo will be visible again:)

Have a blessed day, HUGS!; April 20, 2011 at 9:00 AM
Keetha said...: Have. Mercy. I cannot even imagine snow at this point.

We've had thunderstorms and lightening since 3 a.m. but highs will be in the mid 80s today.; April 20, 2011 at 9:49 AM
j said...: I would go into mourning if that happened to us at that point. We are in FULL bloom and our lovely flowers would be toast.

You have a wonderful attitude about the snow Keetha. I love that about you.; April 20, 2011 at 3:15 PM
Sandy said...: Ok, Keetha.....thanks for the snow pictures....I am so glad that it is in the frozen tundra and not here. No, we just had tons of wild wind and straight down curtains of rain here....the rest of NC got pummeled and it is not pretty....All the beautiful blossoms are gone and leaves have taken hold...
Do you miss NC just a little bit? LOL
Just me in HP, NC; April 20, 2011 at 8:50 PM
Anita Johnson said...: I'm so tired of our Wisconsin weather this spring...especially looking at all the blog from the south with their flower gardens and sunny weather. Suffering here with you in Wisconsin....will spring ever really come? LOL!; April 21, 2011 at 7:44 AM
Debby@Just Breathe said...: Unbelievable! My brother lives in Milwaukee and is so sick of Winter weather.; April 23, 2011 at 12:25 AM