Zen-Den, thank you! Obviously I forgot to remove the spike from the concrete planter before it snowed. Poor little spike-y thing, all done in by the miserably cold temps. 😦
This might interest you as you sparkle today ~> Water which received positive messages of love and gratitude transformed into gorgeous snowflake clusters. Water which received negative messages became chaotic and fragmented.
nancy, that’s a mesmerizing video. I’ve never seen anything like it. Its message of peace and gratitude combined with positive intention is fascinating. The holy water turned snowflake is amazing, while the demon water is truly ugly. Thanks for the link.
Janet, we definitely have four seasons here. I like the beauty of snow, but it does come with a price if you’re a plant. I’ll be sparkling this weekend, too.
Such beauty is all around you! We here in the south have had some cold weather, but no snow at least where we live. Just a threat of it this week shut the schools down. I don’t miss it, but I love looking at pictures of it. Thanks for your perspective.
Beth, I like looking at clean snow and I like snow when I don’t have to traipse around in it. However, I’m kind of over snow after this week, so an early Spring would be most appreciated! Could you make that happen, please?
Janis, I agree. I looked out the window and saw the poor old spike burdened with the snow. It usually winters in the garage, but this year I forgot to move it in there. You’re right, of course. Once spring comes, it’ll be back to growing and blooming. But today is sure does look sadly…
Kate, you and me both. This year the snow has been lovely, very white and sparkly. *blah blah blah* However, I’m ready to move on into Spring. Some years Winter doesn’t bother me, but this year I am sick of it. I’ll sparkle, but I’d rather bloom…
It was, wasn’t it? I think part of my problem is cabin fever. I’ve been home too many days in a row because of cancellations and icy streets. Bored, I say. Bored am I.
Dan, if I believe the weather forecasts our weekend should be warmer with no snow. Doesn’t matter to me what actually happens because it’s the weekend!
Blooming and sparkling are both important. You bloom when you have water and sun and nourishment, which we do during certain times of the year. We sparkle when we are happy, or feel beautiful. Snow is full of unique crystals, so it does sparkle. So can we!
Margaret, a perfect summation of this situation! It’s all about taking the best advantage of what is available to you. Hence, this weekend there’ll be no blooming, but I’m going to go all in on sparkling.
I love, love, love this post! Such a great contrast on the topic.
“Bloom where you’re planted” is one of my fave quotes, but I agree, it is NOT always possible, and certainly not always desirable. (Flashbacks to Georgia)
Sparkling is much easier.
joey, thank you. I’ve always like the bloom quote, too. It appeals to my pragmatic nature. HOWEVER, when I can’t bloom I’ll take the easy way out and sparkle. May your weekend be sparkly as well.
Beautiful photos, Ally B, but oh so cold! I’m ready for spring. Okay, I’ve tried to be cool, but for whatever reason, I can’t get your posts into my WP feed. I’ll try a different email address. I hope you’re feeling well these days!
Jill, it’s been cold here for too long, if you ask me. I’m ready for Spring, too. I want to bloom more than I want to sparkle. 🙂
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Donna, that pic of the snow-covered spike made me laugh, too. I’d forgotten it was out there, so when I opened the blinds and saw its poor little self, I laughed, too. Oops!
I like your attitude! And as much as I hate the cold, I do love the sparkle of sun on snow. Your photos are great.
But it’s going to reach upper 40s here today. Mushy, Where’s the sparkle???? 🙂
Pamela, I like the cold at first but this year the snow and ice arrived early, and I’m really over the whole idea. I hear ‘ya about the mushy stuff– perhaps the sparkle must come from within when the mush begins! 😉
I love snow when it first falls, it does indeed sparkle. But once it’s churned up by all the snow plows, it is UGLY! My neighbors are so good about protecting their bushes at this time of year, with wooden crates and burlap sacks. Not me. Most of my plants look like your little spikey plant. We shall see how they fare come spring!
Kate, oddly enough over the weekend our temps got into the 50s so that all the snow has melted. This is not our usual January winter weather, but I prefer no snow to dirty snow. I’m sorry to report that the little spikey plant is not looking good. I think I messed up on that one.
Oh, I love that! I would much rather sparkle where I land than bloom where I am planted. Sounds like there is so much more flexibility in the arrangement.
You are so adept at photography, it took me a while to recognize my own property it looked so good – incredible beauty – thanks for sharing.
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Zen-Den, thank you! Obviously I forgot to remove the spike from the concrete planter before it snowed. Poor little spike-y thing, all done in by the miserably cold temps. 😦
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Sounds like we have at least one chore for this weekend.
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Maybe… as if life could get anymore exciting!
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Wow what a beautiful scenery
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AmdavadiChidiya, thank you. Snow can be pretty… at first!
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Beautiful! Words and spirit and pics!
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wakingup, thanks. Snow can make for a great photo shoot– before it gets all dirty, that is.
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This might interest you as you sparkle today ~> Water which received positive messages of love and gratitude transformed into gorgeous snowflake clusters. Water which received negative messages became chaotic and fragmented.
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nancy, that’s a mesmerizing video. I’ve never seen anything like it. Its message of peace and gratitude combined with positive intention is fascinating. The holy water turned snowflake is amazing, while the demon water is truly ugly. Thanks for the link.
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I thought it might be up your . . . Ally! 😀
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Bad pun, but I take your meaning. No need to throw cold water on it. 😉
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Thanks for sharing your scenery. I don’t get that where I am unless I drive for four hours 😦 I’ll sparkle, thanks.
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Janet, we definitely have four seasons here. I like the beauty of snow, but it does come with a price if you’re a plant. I’ll be sparkling this weekend, too.
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Such beauty is all around you! We here in the south have had some cold weather, but no snow at least where we live. Just a threat of it this week shut the schools down. I don’t miss it, but I love looking at pictures of it. Thanks for your perspective.
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Beth, I like looking at clean snow and I like snow when I don’t have to traipse around in it. However, I’m kind of over snow after this week, so an early Spring would be most appreciated! Could you make that happen, please?
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I like it! Happy weekend.
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Thanks, Elen. Sparkle on, eh?
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It amazes me that plants can continue to live under all that snow. But spring comes and they reappear. What a wonderful world.
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Janis, I agree. I looked out the window and saw the poor old spike burdened with the snow. It usually winters in the garage, but this year I forgot to move it in there. You’re right, of course. Once spring comes, it’ll be back to growing and blooming. But today is sure does look sadly…
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I intend to sparkle! Lovely snow pics but I’m so over it already!
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Kate, you and me both. This year the snow has been lovely, very white and sparkly. *blah blah blah* However, I’m ready to move on into Spring. Some years Winter doesn’t bother me, but this year I am sick of it. I’ll sparkle, but I’d rather bloom…
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Too much, too early!
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It was, wasn’t it? I think part of my problem is cabin fever. I’ve been home too many days in a row because of cancellations and icy streets. Bored, I say. Bored am I.
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Me too. Sucks my ambition and energy. Just want to nap or is that hibernate?
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It’s hibernate. I’m sure of it.
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Gorgeous photos! Sparkle sparkle everywhere!
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Susan, I like your attitude! Sparkle, I will.
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Great photos. I’m not sure what we’re in for but it’s a weekend so I’m happy.
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Dan, if I believe the weather forecasts our weekend should be warmer with no snow. Doesn’t matter to me what actually happens because it’s the weekend!
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Yeah. Maybe 40s and dry.
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Sounds about like our forecast. *fingers crossed*
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I don’t know if I’m up to either sparkling or blooming. Can I dawdle and doodle?
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JT Twissel, of course you may dawdle and doodle. Should I decide to take a break from sparkling I may join you. 🙂
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Blooming and sparkling are both important. You bloom when you have water and sun and nourishment, which we do during certain times of the year. We sparkle when we are happy, or feel beautiful. Snow is full of unique crystals, so it does sparkle. So can we!
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Margaret, a perfect summation of this situation! It’s all about taking the best advantage of what is available to you. Hence, this weekend there’ll be no blooming, but I’m going to go all in on sparkling.
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I love, love, love this post! Such a great contrast on the topic.
“Bloom where you’re planted” is one of my fave quotes, but I agree, it is NOT always possible, and certainly not always desirable. (Flashbacks to Georgia)
Sparkling is much easier.
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joey, thank you. I’ve always like the bloom quote, too. It appeals to my pragmatic nature. HOWEVER, when I can’t bloom I’ll take the easy way out and sparkle. May your weekend be sparkly as well.
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Thank you 🙂
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Beautiful photos, Ally B, but oh so cold! I’m ready for spring. Okay, I’ve tried to be cool, but for whatever reason, I can’t get your posts into my WP feed. I’ll try a different email address. I hope you’re feeling well these days!
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Jill, it’s been cold here for too long, if you ask me. I’m ready for Spring, too. I want to bloom more than I want to sparkle. 🙂
I’m sorry that this blog doesn’t show up in your WP feed. I have NO IDEA how any of that works, so all I can say is thanks for trying.
[However, considering that I pay for this to be a business account, I’d think that my blog should be available to the entire world all the time. Just muttering…]
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“Bloom if you can, sparkle if you must” is great advice, Ally!
P.S. Your opening photo seriously cracked me up!
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Donna, that pic of the snow-covered spike made me laugh, too. I’d forgotten it was out there, so when I opened the blinds and saw its poor little self, I laughed, too. Oops!
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Love the snow pics.
I always sparkle. 🙂
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Tara, you do sparkle. And that’s one of the things that I love about you!
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I like your attitude! And as much as I hate the cold, I do love the sparkle of sun on snow. Your photos are great.
But it’s going to reach upper 40s here today. Mushy, Where’s the sparkle???? 🙂
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Pamela, I like the cold at first but this year the snow and ice arrived early, and I’m really over the whole idea. I hear ‘ya about the mushy stuff– perhaps the sparkle must come from within when the mush begins! 😉
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YES! The sparkle within gets us through these cold dark days and nights. (sending some sparkles to you here xoxoxo)
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I love snow when it first falls, it does indeed sparkle. But once it’s churned up by all the snow plows, it is UGLY! My neighbors are so good about protecting their bushes at this time of year, with wooden crates and burlap sacks. Not me. Most of my plants look like your little spikey plant. We shall see how they fare come spring!
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Kate, oddly enough over the weekend our temps got into the 50s so that all the snow has melted. This is not our usual January winter weather, but I prefer no snow to dirty snow. I’m sorry to report that the little spikey plant is not looking good. I think I messed up on that one.
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Oh, I love that! I would much rather sparkle where I land than bloom where I am planted. Sounds like there is so much more flexibility in the arrangement.
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Allie P, you make a good point! I generally lean toward flexibility, too. Especially when there’s no chance of blooming… at all.
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Perfectly said🙂
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Thanks! 🙂
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