In typical New England fashion, our spring has been cold and rainy. At least it isn’t snowing, right?
Every day, I try to get outside and walk, not matter the weather. I just love walking. I was out on a recent rainy and gloomy day, but the day was bright because of the pretty spring flowers. Flowers are more colorful against a grey background. The bright white and bright pink flowers seemed to glow.
Several flowering trees were in bloom. I kept stopping to admire them. They made me smile and set the tone for the entire day.
What do you do to turn a gloomy day around?
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melodysgt
May 11, 2016
I’m in drought-stricken Northern California, rain is a gift. We cheer when it rains!
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Nancy Loderick
May 13, 2016
Hi Melody,
Isn’t it amazing how the same scenario, e.g. rain, can invoke such different responses, depending upon the context?
I hope you guys get some rain soon!
Nancy
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Steve Rebus
May 12, 2016
Nancy…great post and lovely photos!
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Nancy Loderick
May 13, 2016
Dear Brother Steve,
Thank you. These photos were a challenge since it was pouring rain. I didn’t want to get my phone wet, so I was trying to hold up my umbrella and take pictures at the same time. Not an easy thing to do! 🙂
I hope you are having a good week my friend.
Nancy
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Ken Loderick
May 13, 2016
Rain is also good because it fills up the rivers, where we love to kayak! Spring is so nice in New England as the winters can be long and it is so nice to see all of the colors of spring! Soon the azaleas and rhododendrons will be blooming too!
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Nancy Loderick
May 14, 2016
Dear Mr. Ken,
Yes, the more rain, the higher the river. This is all good for our beloved kayaks since there is less likelihood that we will go over an unseen rock in the river. 🙂
Nancy
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mikemjensen
May 14, 2016
A movie, a shared blanket, and some hot chocolate do the trick for me.
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Nancy Loderick
May 14, 2016
Hi Mike,
Now that sounds nice and relaxing!
Nancy
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tonyasmithauthor
May 25, 2016
Love your photos Nancy. Our tornado season has kicked off this year already here in Oklahoma as we have already had to head for the shelters a few times.
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Nancy Loderick
May 26, 2016
Hi Tony,
Oh dear, sounds frightening. I remember going on a business trip to Kansas City and in the hotel room was a sign, “in the case of a tornado warning, head straight to the bathroom and get in the bathtub.” I guess that was the safest place to be.
Nancy
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daoud alahmad
May 31, 2016
very beautiful , so happy to come back .
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Nancy Loderick
June 7, 2016
Hi Daoud,
Thanks so much for your comment. Welcome back! 🙂
Nancy
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