Monday, March 21, 2011

we're still here...


doing what we do best. which is to say....everything. ;)

finding grace in ancient trees...



and, of course, the joy...



it's been rainy days and robin-spotting; decluttering and sparklification; library trips and first-picnics; family, friends and sweet, blessed silence.

and gratitude for this life.

always.

"beloved"

Spring blessings to you and yours...

13 comments:

  1. What a glorious, beautiful post.

    I am envious of that tree. And my gorgeous friend's hair, there!

    I like the peace in this post. Feels good. Feels real good.

    Love love love to you all. I miss you!

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  2. ah so much joy and loveliness! And Savannah's hair looks amazing, she is one cool chick!

    Spring Blessings to you to!

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  3. i love that huge beautiful tree!

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  4. and to you too, Stephanie!!

    it IS good, Rabs...very good.

    i know, Rose, isn't her hair FAB? i'm totally envious myself...

    it's a 326 year old white oak tree...which could likely live another 300 years. how's that for perspective?

    thanks all...xo

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  5. So good to see you Mel, Lots of Spring Blessings to you and your lovely children! That tree is magnificent, how fantastic to live near a tree like that, lucky you! Wont it be great when its wearing its spring plummage, the green of spring is a green I can never tire of. Hope to see more from you soon, Liz

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  6. Hi Mel- Nice to meet you- I just flipped around some of your blogs- really happy to find you-
    I too love that tree and I have only met it in your photo-

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  7. Happy Spring to you and your lovelies :)

    I love that tree. I must find and hug that tree one day, Mel. And, you must come down here and see the trees on our nearby island...equally huggable :)

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  8. It sounds like you're doing well these days, friend. I think about you and your fabulous writing now and then. So I thought I'd stop by :).

    xoxoox

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  9. Isn't life glorious when you're at home with your preciouses to enjoy the beauties that abound (and the hard days to make all the rest something to cherish even more) ~ it is especially lovely in spring. Here it is autumn, so is lovely in that different way. Happy days to you guys.

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  10. Wow. That tree is amazing, epic - simply perfect for climbing, sleeping under. I love living in the Pacific Northwest, but I really miss trees like that. Seems that our tiny island has only evergreens. Lovely post. Makes me want to go on a walk with my girls.

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  11. I would like to pass The Versatile Blogger Award to you! I enjoy your perspective and your writing, which is like my own in some ways and stretches me in others. You can learn more about the award at http://practicingcontemplative.blogspot.com/2011/05/thank-you-princess-mommy-pants.html. Thank you for this great blog!

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