1 February





the good

today is Imbolc

or St. Bridget's Day

this means that it is the Celtic first day of spring.

Today we mark the half way point between spring and winter.

This means nothing here in New England...we are just getting started here.

But it's good to know that it's half-way over somewhere.

The fun

Joe and I have made plans for a movie date this week. 
We haven't been out in a while so it should be fun!


The random

It's been a little stormy lately.


Comments

  1. Tamar SB1 February 2016 at 10:23

    I learned something new - happy Celtic first day of Spring!

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  2. Cloudia1 February 2016 at 10:44

    You made me feel the New England winter!

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  3. nashvillecats21 February 2016 at 14:35

    Great post.
    Yvonne.

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  4. Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Life1 February 2016 at 18:45

    Oh my ... what wonderful photos. Love the Spring feeling from your tulip pic. What majestic waves.

    Enjoy your date... and wishing you a beautiful month ahead...
    Brenda

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  5. Pondside2 February 2016 at 01:55

    The last photo is stunning!

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  6. Marisa2 February 2016 at 21:57

    Beautiful pictures! :)
    x

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  7. Sharon2 February 2016 at 23:26

    That photo of the storm -- you aren't kidding! Fabulous photo!

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  8. Dixie @ Arranged Words5 February 2016 at 19:11

    Wow. Now there's a picture. Stunning!
    When I use my iPad, I am always redirected when I try and get to your blog. I checked my site for spam and I found nothing,so I am not sure what is going on but I thought I'd let you know.
    Enjoy the weekend...

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  10. Kay R.11 February 2016 at 16:27

    That photo is amazing! so much beauty. and kind of scary at the same time. Enjoy your blog very much.

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