redbuds

Tuesday I had to mow my lawn. We’ve been having so much rain lately that it was starting to look out of control.

Today it actually seemed warm. Redbuds are at the height of their glory all over town. We have roses too. I saw several blooms on the Rouletti this afternoon. The salvia greggii are just starting to open up. Irises and daffodils are blooming in gardens all down the street.

It’s affecting my mood. I feel more optimistic, cheerful, like starting new projects.

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Comments (8)

  1. Mary Lou wrote::

    Is that a picture of redbuds? It isn’t is it? Im not sure what redbuds look like, but what I call redbud is RED. Hmmmmmmm

    Friday, March 19, 2004 at 2:25 am #
  2. bill wrote::

    This is the color I usually see. Some people call it “purple” but most people I ask say that it is “pink” or “dark pink.” I can’t say that I have ever seen one that is the color I would call “red” which is the color of a stop sign.

    Friday, March 19, 2004 at 11:23 am #
  3. ilona wrote::

    How lovely! How absolutely beautiful! I want, I want…..SPRING.

    Iris and daffodils together, how fabulous. Your post made me feel happy.

    Friday, March 19, 2004 at 12:58 pm #
  4. Don wrote::

    My most favorite of the spring blossoming trees are the redbud. Thanks for giving this transplanted Texan a peak at what is still a few weeks away here in the colder midwest.

    Friday, March 19, 2004 at 5:06 pm #
  5. M Stevens (Austin) wrote::

    I just managed to get my lawn (well, weeds) mown yesterday afternoon. All this rain has had a wonderful effect on the flowering trees (Texas mountain laurel and redbud are wonderful this year). But the overwintering annuals (bluebonnet, larkspur, nigella) seem a bit peckish. And the daffodils were all bitten by snails before they opened.

    I’m not complaining about rain, mind you. Just amazed.

    Friday, March 19, 2004 at 10:19 pm #
  6. Mary Lou wrote::

    Tell Tricia, THat I remembered after I sent the email that your blog was called prarie point after her quilting. I had just forgotten that. I’m glad she said something. it’s nice to put a face to your other half!

    Saturday, March 20, 2004 at 12:02 am #
  7. bill wrote::

    Actually, this blog is named after a real place. I don’t know how the quilting stitch got it’s name, probably named after my blog.

    Saturday, March 20, 2004 at 8:22 am #
  8. Mary Lou wrote::

    I’ll just bet that the quilt pattern has been around just a TAD bit longer than you have!!!! (wink, wink)

    Hey! It’s spring! Time for your hat!

    Saturday, March 20, 2004 at 12:22 pm #

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  1. Reading & Writing on Sunday, March 21, 2004 at 9:49 am

    Weather Report

    First day of spring: snow; second day of spring: snow. Best just go over to Burningbird & look at the flowers. Update: More damn flowers here….

  2. Burningbird on Sunday, March 21, 2004 at 10:23 am

    Funniest comment I’ve read all week

    here at Reading & Writing in response to the flower pictures from those of us enjoying, shall we say, a more gentle Spring than himself: Update: More damn flowers here….