Good Friday

 

 

"Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do."

Beautiful Pink Flowers on Canvas

Holy smokes, time is rushing by so fast it's hard to keep up.

 However, it's important to not ignore the blog, right?  

Our blogs are like our children. They need attention, tending, and love.

So here's today's post, put together in between making cheese braids, (an Easter tradition that has not gone by the wayside.)

 While perusing a store that "used" to sell everything for a dollar, an extremely pretty painting of flowers, mostly in varying shades of pink, caught my eye.

This painting would look gorgeous on the wall of my small apartment. It would blend right in on my primarily pink accessories.

Those are the thoughts that kept flashing in my mind.

The price was right.

Rather than bang nails in a wall that is part of a rental, I attached some of those strips that promise to never damage your wall.

Perfect!

The painting is so pretty. It looks like someone spent a lot of time painting it. 

Sadly, there is no signature.

Oh, well, it definitely brightens the living room. 

The Joy of Easter Cards

Lots of traditions come and go.

Generations differ in what's appealing and worth following and what's not.

Greeting cards seem to have gone out the window with some members of the younger generation.

For myself, an older woman, for sure, I still LOVE greeting cards.

Every time I hear the "clunk" of mail being dropped into the mailbox outside of the apartment,  it makes me happy. 

"Maybe there will be an Easter card today," is the thought that flashes through my mind.

Sure enough, many have definitely come as you can see by all the cards taped to the front door.

However, not all of those are from this year. 

 The tendency to save cards from year to year is definitely part of my traditions. ha ha ha

Here's hoping you have a peaceful and blessed Holy Week.

The Solemnity of Holy Week

 Holy Week, comprising the days before Easter Sunday, is this coming week.

 Today is Palm Sunday.

This is a holy time for Christians.  It's not a week for celebrations.

Instead, it's a week for reflection and remembering the horrendous sacrifice of Christ's life for His children.

Flickering candles, sadness in silence, a mother weeping for her Son, imagining the agony and horror of a death by crucifixion, and hoping for the Resurrection once again----all of these are part of Holy Week.

Today, may your day be blessed.

Where, Oh Where, Are the Daffodils?

What the ?????

Opening the front door this morning revealed a big, chilly surprise.

Snow enveloped the car and covered the sidewalk leading to it.

A huge tree, across from the apartment, looked like a gargantuan winter painting.

Its bare branches held thick layers of icy snow.

Where are the perky, yellow daffodils?

Where are the bright red tulips?

Where are the pale lavender-bluish crocuses?

All are ladies-in-waiting. 

Farmers markets, filled with fresh produce, including early asparagus, will also have to wait to open.

Long sigh.  

Hopefully, one week from Sunday, on Easter Sunday,  people in western Massachusetts will NOT be singing "Here comes Peter Cottontail, hopping down the snowy bunny tail!"