"A blog is to a writer what a canvas is to an artist." ~ Colleen Redman

The Overnight Sensation

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The boasting crocus
woke us for spring
The dandelions are next
ready for roaring!
Post note: I’m still working on the conclusion to Wednesday’s entry, “My Love/Hate Relationship with Writing,” which I thought would be ready today. My new plan is to post it for Sunday/Monday.

17 Responses | Add your Own

  • 1 Deana:

    Wow look at those things! They are so pretty. I haven’t found a single crocus this year. I wonder if the Thugs squished them all?

  • 2 colleen:

    On Tuesday they weren’t there. On Wednesday they were!

  • 3 Shephard:

    Oh, I love anything purple… our purple lantana are blooming like crazy and smelling up the whole yard. Spring is definitely waking up.
    Michele sent me this time!
    ~S

  • 4 Pat:

    Don’t worry about it Colleen. It’s fine really! Pat.

  • 5 Jeanne:

    Gorgeous! Autumn is my favorite season, but I think Spring comes in a close second.

  • 6 bluemountainmama:

    we don’t have anything opening up yet. in fact, we are in the middle of another ice/snowstorm. we had purple and yellow crocus’ at our former house and loved seeing them pop up in the spring.

  • 7 colleen:

    THEY’RE LIKE THE FIRST ONES ON THE DANCE FLOOR!
    PS I’M STILL WORKING ON PART II OF WEDNESDAY’S POST. IT’S HARDER TO ARTICULTE THAN I THOUGHT.

  • 8 TammyB.:

    I just noticed some crocus yesterday too! The kids and I were out getting all the big leaves out of my flower boxes yesterday and I have a horrible case of spring fever!!! I can’t wait for the warm weather to stay!

  • 9 Tabor:

    I see that photo and I think of saffron!!

  • 10 Karen:

    I came with the expectation of the second part of your Roanoke Times story. Drats!
    I’m a purple girl so I find the crocus particularly lovely!

  • 11 Karen:

    Thanks for the note, Colleen. I see it there in the bold type! Yikes! I’m more scattered than I thought today! Looking forward to the rest of the story.
    Have a great weekend.

  • 12 ruth:

    We were awakened the other day with a 10 Celsius day-gift…but only tiny shoots have peeked out and we may get some more snow yet! I envy you your gift of purple!

  • 13 ginnie:

    What an amazing color photo. Thanks.
    Colleen: I am going to be in the Fancy Gap area Mon & Tues with my daughter & hubby looking for something for them to buy. Is there anything in your area that is tucked way off the beaten track and reasonable? (by that, I mean under $80,000)

  • 14 Karen:

    Love ya, you’re the best.

  • 15 Susan:

    I love purple! I love crocus! I love purple crocus!
    What kind of camera do you have? Very clear photo!!
    Susan

  • 16 colleen:

    It’s a Sony Cybershot. Digital. 6.0 megapixels. I think it cost around $220. I love it cause it’s small and very pocket friendly.

  • 17 srp:

    The dandelions have multiplied like rabbits this last week.
    Would the cold snap beat them back a little. Probably not.

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