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In spite of the ice and snow in parts of the country, I can tell spring is on the way.  The narcissus and azalea are blooming and the amaryllis are beginning to emerge. Many of you are also beginning to emerge from your winter stupor and make plans for a “spring break.”

02.04.26 11:13 AM - By BlueSkies - Comment(s)
In spite of the ice and snow in parts of the country, I can tell spring is on the way.  The narcissus and azalea are blooming and the amaryllis are beginning to emerge. Many of you are also beginning to emerge from your winter stupor and make plans for a “spring break.”

I don't know where we'll be going or what we'll do when we get there.

You put on your bib and tucker - I'll wear a flower in my hair.

See the sunlight on the water.

Feel the sand beneath your feet.

Hear the laughter and the music?

Feel the breeze upon your face.

 There is magic where we're going

 ...

  AMELIA ISLAND

05.03.26 03:57 AM - By BlueSkies - Comment(s)

At dawn, where vines climb wind-swept trees,

A cry is borne on salty breeze.

The sound of wings fills the air.

I look for gulls, but none are there.

They’ve flown at light of day.

 

At noon, the sun has risen high.

I hear the seagulls’ ruckus cry,

While standing on the briny sand

where sea birds cry out...

COMPANIONABLE SILENCE

24.02.26 05:46 AM - By BlueSkies - Comment(s)

Stop and think.

 When you get in your car, do you turn on the radio before you start the engine? 

When you are home, is your TV on even when you are not in the room?  

  I remember my mother singing as she did housework. Filling the void.


  And then there was Benson. He was a lo...


TEA TIME WITH MARY

28.01.26 11:49 AM - By BlueSkies - Comment(s)

Come, my friend, and have a seat,

We’ll chat and share a pot of tea.

There’s coffee, if you prefer,

Either one is fine with me.

 

We have so much to talk about

 when we sit around the table.

As with cabbages and kings,

some is fact and some is fable.

 

“Do you remember?” “I don’t recall.”

“It ...

New Year's Resolutions

05.01.26 05:03 AM - By BlueSkies - Comment(s)

 

While the partridge still roots in the pear tree and the yule log continues to glow,

our thoughts turn to the new year and our plans begin to grow.

 Always proceed with caution and heed wise words you have heard.

Don't be lulled by the warmth of the yule log fire or the cooing of the bi...