Sunday, February 6, 2011

Yellow Tree




I went for a Sunday walk. It is the first day I've been out in a long time. The second day of spring like weather that has broken the spell of long grey days. I heard birds that sounded like monkeys, I pretended to be on an African safari. Dogs with long pink tongues. My fleece jacket got too hot as I walked in the sun and it felt good to feel sweat roll down my back. My breath got short and I promised to go walking more often. Bees buzzed around blooming plants. Bicycles quietly sneaking up on me and whistling by. The goal of the walk was to get to the yellow tree and oh was it worth the steps! Glorious in its display of blossoms. A bright beacon against a green background it vibrated with color. " IN ALL THINGS OF NATURE THERE IS SOMETHING OF THE MARVELOUS." aristotle
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9 comments:

  1. BeccaFebruary 6, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    Wow! I've never seen anything like that, that is beautiful! What is it's real name? So glad you are enjoying lovely weather too! We were really windy Sat and Sun. so I didn't get out much, but your walk sounds refreshing.

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  2. stregataFebruary 6, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    What a beautiful mimosa tree! They are probably blooming along the Mediterranean now too. Glad you got out into the sun - best thing ever against the winter blues.

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  3. Denise S.February 7, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    Your pictures are just breath taking.

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  4. Caterina GiglioFebruary 7, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    what a gorgeous tree!! how nice that you got too hot for your fleece jacket, wish i would get too hot in my down jacket!! lol!

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  5. Julie Whitmore PotteryFebruary 8, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Like the sun in all its glory. It reminds me of an acacia my grandparents had in their yard.
    xx

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  6. Silke PowersFebruary 8, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Oh, my, that is one gorgeous and happy tree. Thank you for those photos!!! Much love, Silke

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  7. thekathrynwheelFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Your photos are always beautiful, but the photo of the yellow tree is spectacular! Glad you are enjoying some spring sunshine - it's still pretty grey and dismal here and we're all longing for spring.

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  8. My Farmhouse KitchenFebruary 10, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    lovely lorrie...we had one in our yard when i was growing up...my mother adored that tree...thanks for the Birthday Wishes for my sweet little boy...i just LOVE this little dog so much !!!!

    Have a wonderful day.

    kary and teddy
    xxx

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  9. paperbirdFebruary 10, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    Beautiful quote- it is a favorite of mine and what a gorgeous tree- i felt happy just looking at it. It is cold and bleak here in my part of the world but I am trying to keep a good attitude. I look forward to walks in the sunshine.

    Have a BEAUTIFUL weekend dear Lorrie!

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