Snap! That water lily is stunning!!! Sounds like you're getting some pretty decent weather. Even though it's been a little cool here and the windows are still shut, I can hear the seagulls making a racket on the deck. Come on, warmer temps!
What a pretty flower! I haven't heard of this book, will check it out. I am always looking for new authors. I've been watching the blue birds flash their gorgeous blues as they dart here and there. The martins pretty much have center stage, but I love to see the others too. Congrats on your shawl...I wish my eyes weren't so bad..I used to love to crochet and knit.
A gorgeous pink water lily Snap! I've enjoyed your this and that for the week! It's great hearing the birds trying to outdo each other - a territory thing I suppose. Looking forward to seeing the shawl. Happy weekend Shane
Beautiful to have a waterlily in one's own garden!!! I have always loved Lee Smith's books, and didn't know she had a memoir. So glad you told us about it...I'll be ordering a copy!
That water lily is stunning. I am jealous. Sometimes I think about having a water garden but we already have enough trouble with mosquitoes here and I attract enough of them already.
I look forward to seeing the shawl. I've never made a shawl but I've seen a few online patterns that are tempting me to try.
April 18, 2016 at 11:08 PM
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1. The new lily in the water garden is blooming.
2. One rainy day and I was able to finish Dimestore, Lee Smith's memoir. Smith has been telling the stories of the Appalachian south for 45 years. Dimestore is her own story. From helping in her father's dimestore, to her son's death, to teaching, to the importance of local cultures, this book was a winner. A small delight for all Lee Smith lovers!
3. On my morning walks, I've noticed that the blue jays and mockingbirds are having a grand time "out mocking" each other. What a noisy group!
4. The Rice University baseball team is home this weekend. Games Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I think I enjoy going to the games because watching these kids keeps me young! Ha!
5. I'm almost done with my KAL shawl. Hope to show it off next week. My hands have lived through the knitting, but are starting to complain a bit. I will take a break for awhile when this one is finished.
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Close this window Jump to comment formHello, I love the pretty waterlily. Great randoms. I hope to see your pretty shawl soon. Happy Friday, enjoy your weekend!
April 15, 2016 at 8:44 AM
How lovely to have a water lily blooming! Ours are deep in the murky waters not awakened yet.
This book, and the author sound wonderful - thank you so much for sharing, I must go and read about her and find the book.
I hope your hands will be okay, and look forward to seeing your work.
x
April 15, 2016 at 9:00 AM
Still keeping those fingers flying. That lily is gorgeous - love the color and the bubbles. Enjoy your baseball games!
April 15, 2016 at 9:17 AM
Happy Friday, Snap!
Enjoy those sights and sounds of spring time!
❤️
April 15, 2016 at 9:27 AM
Snap! That water lily is stunning!!! Sounds like you're getting some pretty decent weather. Even though it's been a little cool here and the windows are still shut, I can hear the seagulls making a racket on the deck. Come on, warmer temps!
April 15, 2016 at 9:36 AM
What a stunning Lily, such a striking colour, a real delight.
April 15, 2016 at 10:03 AM
Lovely lily. Can't wait to see the shawl
April 15, 2016 at 10:56 AM
What a beautiful water lily! I have never seen an Mockinjay, I don't think they live in my part of the world. Have a lovely weekend.
April 15, 2016 at 11:49 AM
Oops, I meant to say mockingbird and blue jay.
April 15, 2016 at 11:50 AM
Lovely water lily. Mine have not returned yet. I think perhaps I need to get some new ones for the pond. Yours is a reminder to me. Happy weekend!
April 15, 2016 at 12:06 PM
The water lily is beautiful, I wish I had room in my teeny tiny pond for one but it's far too small.
April 15, 2016 at 12:12 PM
#1 It's a beauty.
#2 News to me.
#3 They think that they own the place.
#4 I'll be busy taking a hike in the woods.
#5 My hands complain every day.
April 15, 2016 at 12:13 PM
Wonderful flower!
Oh yeah, the birds can make a lot of noise, therefore they are so small - - -
Enjoy the springtime
April 15, 2016 at 12:21 PM
What a beautiful waterlily! :-)
April 15, 2016 at 12:38 PM
What an interesting and fun post! The water lily is indeed wonderful, as are your header images. :)
Have a lovely weekend! xx
April 15, 2016 at 1:18 PM
What a pretty flower! I haven't heard of this book, will check it out. I am always looking for new authors. I've been watching the blue birds flash their gorgeous blues as they dart here and there. The martins pretty much have center stage, but I love to see the others too. Congrats on your shawl...I wish my eyes weren't so bad..I used to love to crochet and knit.
April 15, 2016 at 2:01 PM
What a gorgeous shade of pink on that water lily!
April 15, 2016 at 2:09 PM
Pretty lily! I do enjoy Lee Smith.
April 15, 2016 at 2:34 PM
What a gorgeous photo. How I love water lilies! We have no pond anymore so I really miss them! Thank you for sharing!
April 15, 2016 at 3:31 PM
Adorei estar aqui!
Uma linda flor.
Aqui no Brasil tem o nome de flor de lótus.
Maravilhosa!
abraços
April 15, 2016 at 3:33 PM
thank you for sharing this
April 15, 2016 at 3:54 PM
nice water lily
April 15, 2016 at 5:04 PM
Lovely water lily! Fun to hear the birds on morning walks. Enjoy those baseball games!
April 15, 2016 at 7:01 PM
So pretty and I enjoyed reading your randoms. Happy weekend :)
April 15, 2016 at 8:40 PM
Beautiful image! I look forward to seeing your shawl. I would love to have you join my Friday's Hunt.
April 15, 2016 at 10:10 PM
A gorgeous pink water lily Snap!
I've enjoyed your this and that for the week!
It's great hearing the birds trying to outdo each other - a territory thing I suppose.
Looking forward to seeing the shawl.
Happy weekend
Shane
April 16, 2016 at 4:50 AM
Beautiful to have a waterlily in one's own garden!!! I have always loved Lee Smith's books, and didn't know she had a memoir. So glad you told us about it...I'll be ordering a copy!
April 16, 2016 at 2:14 PM
water lily is beautiful, I'd not heard of Lee Smith, her name is added to my want-to read book list..:-)
April 17, 2016 at 3:55 AM
Can't wait to see the shawl. Yes, all those hand stitch things take their toll. I can relate. Lovely lily, your garden must be bursting now. xox
April 17, 2016 at 6:15 AM
Stunning lily! We are seeing a lot of Blue Jays & Robins this year...the Robins haven't been around in a couple of years.
April 17, 2016 at 9:34 AM
That water lily is stunning. I am jealous. Sometimes I think about having a water garden but we already have enough trouble with mosquitoes here and I attract enough of them already.
April 17, 2016 at 6:09 PM
I look forward to seeing the shawl. I've never made a shawl but I've seen a few online patterns that are tempting me to try.
April 18, 2016 at 11:08 PM