Winter Blooms

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Imagine our surprise and happiness when we awoke to find this little bloom one cold wintry morning last week!


It was a happy thought to bring
to the dark season's frost and rime
this painted memory of spring
this dream of summertime.
 ~John Greenleaf Whittier




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  1. Marilyn MillerJanuary 26, 2010 at 9:24 AM

    It is a thrill to see small signs of hope that spring will soon be here. January and February are the most difficult months of the year for me; so those little signs bring me great JOY.

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