Tag: May

THE MERRY, RAINY, CHILLY MONTH OF MAY – Marilyn Armstrong

RDP Saturday: MAY Normally, by May, I'm dusting off my sandals and happily finding my short-sleeved shirts and wondering if I have any lightweight summer pants. Not this year. I'm still in wool and sweatshirts. From the wooly socks to the light wool dress with a Red Sox hoodie on top, it's not very merry … Continue reading THE MERRY, RAINY, CHILLY MONTH OF MAY – Marilyn Armstrong

THE CHANGING SEASONS: FLOWERS ARE BLOOMING – Marilyn Armstrong

SPRING TURNS INTO SUMMER IN A WEEK IN NEW ENGLAND We had snow at the beginning of the month and it will be full summer tomorrow. But that's the way it goes up here. Something about the ways the winds blow down from Canada, across from the midwest, and up from the south ... and … Continue reading THE CHANGING SEASONS: FLOWERS ARE BLOOMING – Marilyn Armstrong

WHICH WAY IN THE MONTH OF MAY – Marilyn Armstrong

Cee’s Which Way Photo Challenge The weather has been really lovely for the past few days and I managed to get out of the house with a camera. Not for any kind of long shoot, but for a few minutes here and there. Today I went to the dentist and when I got there, realized … Continue reading WHICH WAY IN THE MONTH OF MAY – Marilyn Armstrong

FLOWERS BLOOMING

Yesterday, there were fat buds on the oak trees. Today, there were leaves. When the oaks put out their leaves, it's definitely coming on to summer. The columbine are blooming in the garden. The backyard is covered with blue flowers whose name I never remember. Turns out, all that rain did the world considerable good.

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY

JUST SO YOU ALL KNOW: I'm not going to spend the whole day online, so if I haven't answered your comment or read today's post, it's because I just want to relax and enjoy this beautiful sunny day. Tomorrow I'll be back. Born and living most of my life in the northeast, Mother's Day means … Continue reading HAPPY MOTHERS DAY

FINALLY IT’S SPRING

This is the junction of the Blackstone River and Blackstone Canal, where they separate to run side by side. There's a spillway, locks and a hiking trail where horses used to tow the barges. It is historically important and exceptionally photogenic, which is why we come here so often. Recently they added a proper paved pathway with stairs and … Continue reading FINALLY IT’S SPRING