...poking up through the ground! Several bunches of daffodils have decided they have been waiting for spring for long enough. I LOVE to see that first green!! I wish they would keep their heads down for a few more weeks as I'm sure our winter is not fully over, even though it sure has been feeling spring-like. No doubt we'll get some cold nights yet and another snowfall.. I just can't believe we will get off this easy! These bulbs are in a raised bed on the east side of my home so it gets sunshine from sun-up till about 2pm. It is always the first perennial bed to "awaken". I cover all my beds with a good thick layer of leaves, then put on chicken wire to keep it from blowing away in late fall. So I guess it keeps them cozy and warm, and once they start to feel that warm spring sun, they think it's time to grow! I'll have to throw a towel or something over them if we get a real cold night... I've just finis
hed another great book: Blood Sisters by Barbara and Stephanie Keating. I found it hard to put down, so haven't accomplished much the last few days! It begins in the Kenya Highlands, 1957, with three young girls from very different backgrounds. They become blood sisters and vow that nothing will ever come between them. But as they grow up, love rivalries, broken promises and the tensions and violence of a newly independant Kenya threaten to destroy their bond. Camilla Broughton-Smith becomes a fashion model in 1960's London. Sarah Mackay is sent to university in her native Ireland, an experience which cements her determination to return to her beloved Africa. Hannah van der Beer's family struggles to retain the family farm which has been in the family for several generations. Time after time their strong bond of friendship is almost destroyed. Blood Sisters is the story of painful transition from the ideals and dreams of childhood to the reality of adult life as political unrest, violence and savage murder darken their lives and loves.
hed another great book: Blood Sisters by Barbara and Stephanie Keating. I found it hard to put down, so haven't accomplished much the last few days! It begins in the Kenya Highlands, 1957, with three young girls from very different backgrounds. They become blood sisters and vow that nothing will ever come between them. But as they grow up, love rivalries, broken promises and the tensions and violence of a newly independant Kenya threaten to destroy their bond. Camilla Broughton-Smith becomes a fashion model in 1960's London. Sarah Mackay is sent to university in her native Ireland, an experience which cements her determination to return to her beloved Africa. Hannah van der Beer's family struggles to retain the family farm which has been in the family for several generations. Time after time their strong bond of friendship is almost destroyed. Blood Sisters is the story of painful transition from the ideals and dreams of childhood to the reality of adult life as political unrest, violence and savage murder darken their lives and loves. I've resolved to not start another book until I get a few quilting projects finished, so check back in a day or two. I'm working on getting borders on a Fall wallhanging - will share photos with you soon...
Piece,
Linda
"Spring unlocks the flowers to paint the laughing soil." ~ Heber
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Sounds like a great book. Will have to look it up, although I am just finishing The Prisoner of Tehran and I may need something light. We also have lots coming up in the yard. There isn't anything better than the promise of spring!n Linda G
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