Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Colorful Beacons

Work has been busy.
Days have been blah.
And nothing much has been happening except the daily grind.
I'm kinda missing the lush tropical environment of Sri Lanka.
And all the beautiful, colorful flowers.
Flowers are those little colorful beacons of the sun from which we get sunshine when dark, somber skies blanket our thoughts.
Dodinsky

One more day and then our weekend begins.
I can't wait!

Hope all is well where you are!
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34 comments:

  1. Our Neck of the WoodsMarch 6, 2013 at 10:34 PM

    Same here. Daily grind, same ol same ol, just kinda blah! We are supposed to have nice weather this weekend, so I'm looking forward to that. Love those flowers - wish we had some color going on here!

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  2. Shane PollardMarch 6, 2013 at 10:39 PM

    Dear Tammy
    It's always hard getting back into work etc after having a wonderful holiday as you did in Sri Lanka.
    Everything seems humdrum - that's how it is for me when I return from France each time too...
    i love your "new look" blog Tammy - your large photos are just stunning!
    Take care
    Smiles and hugs
    Shane ♥

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  3. Phyllis @Around the HouseMarch 6, 2013 at 10:40 PM

    Love the bird and flower pictures, so cool, I don't think I got where you are now, but it looks like you have been in so many cool places, so fun to travel and take all those pic of far away places...

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  4. AnonymousMarch 6, 2013 at 10:54 PM

    Flowers are a balm to the soul. I think we all need a vacation --somewhere-- :-)
    ~Dawn

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  5. LorrieMarch 6, 2013 at 11:09 PM

    Same here. Lots of grey. What great reminders photos are. Lovely flowers.

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  6. UnknownMarch 6, 2013 at 11:24 PM

    Thank goodness for photos :)
    What a beautiful place!

    We are looking forward to a trip later this year to Hawaii ... It really is helping us get through these grey days!

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  7. Dreaming of VintageMarch 6, 2013 at 11:26 PM

    Gorgeous pictures Tammy!

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  8. CJ STITCHING AND BLOOMSMarch 7, 2013 at 12:06 AM

    Hello Tammy.

    Yes, getting back to work after a holiday is always a challenge. I loved the beautiful lush tropical flowers and birds of Sri Lanka too.

    The weekend is just about near. I have been busy crocheting and thinking of things By The Sea... Hugs Judy

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  9. SusanMarch 7, 2013 at 1:31 AM

    Hi Tammy...Oooooo, are all those photos of flowers from Sri Lanka? Very pretty.

    Kind of nose to grindstone here, too, but I find great joy in doing my blog and in going on Pinterest. So much fun!Susan

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  10. MeredithMarch 7, 2013 at 1:51 AM

    I bet you are missing that gorgeous trip. Great friends, time with family and a beautiful surrounding makes for a perfect trip.
    Hugs to you Tammy,
    Meredith

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  11. Tanya March 7, 2013 at 3:20 AM

    Aren't tropical flowers the most wonderful (ALL flowers, actually)! Enjoy your weekend...Tanya

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  12. EverydaythingsMarch 7, 2013 at 3:49 AM

    sounds like post holiday blues! you'll get back into the swing of things soon! those colours and photos are amazing!

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  13. Teresa KasnerMarch 7, 2013 at 5:14 AM

    Oh such pretty tropical flowers! My hibiscus bloomed the other day.. just magnificent! I need another one! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  14. TannaMarch 7, 2013 at 5:28 AM

    I'd be missing those too!! Have a wonderful weekend, Tammy! blessings ~ tanna

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  15. RobynMarch 7, 2013 at 5:49 AM

    pretty much the same here.. Daily grind, cold outside so needing warmer weather and flowers... The photos were simply beautiful.. Loved them all especially the birds

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  16. CreateologyMarch 7, 2013 at 6:59 AM

    These blah days help us appreciate the special days all the better. May your weekend be special and magical.

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  17. DagmarMarch 7, 2013 at 7:24 AM

    Thank goodness you took lots of bright sunny photos to get you thru the week!
    Happy weekend dear friend!
    xo
    Dagmar

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  18. DianeMarch 7, 2013 at 7:59 AM

    I'm glad you glad to enjoy the lushness of Sri Lanka but I'm sure the dryness looks even more so now. Still snow on the ground here. Diane

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  19. Mrs. MicawberMarch 7, 2013 at 9:04 AM

    It is hard to come back from a beautiful vacation - I just spent 5 days in Colorado and I miss the mountains horribly. But thank God for weekends ... and mountains, and flowers ... and cameras to keep a record of beauty!

    Hope you have a great weekend and settle comfortably back into your routine.

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  20. Taci simmonsMarch 7, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    Wow... Gorgeous, wonderful pictures of the flower... And to think that they are real... Amazing.
    I always feel a little "blue" and it's hard to adjust again when I come back from visiting my family in Brazil...but a few more days and life starts to feel "normal" again.
    Hope the flower brighten your day :)

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  21. HindustankaMarch 7, 2013 at 1:58 PM

    Hi, Tammy! I guess it's always difficult to get back to routine after lovely vacations..everything seems not that bright and colorful. but then we get used to again :) Those flowers are lovely...
    Have a nice day and yea! weekend is not far away :)

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  22. Sheila RumneyMarch 7, 2013 at 3:13 PM

    Gorgeous pictures of your trip and flowers. It has been busy here too with work and the kiddos schedules. Wishing you a wonderful weekend.

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  23. LindaMarch 7, 2013 at 4:21 PM

    Hi Tammy,
    You know I know all about the blahs.... :)

    Hopefully you'll enjoy a lovely weekend.

    I've had the blahs again myself because of our new huge blanket of snow. It's very UN-springlike here, but I keep telling myself that this is Illinois afterall, and the weather can be 30 degrees one day and 65 the next.... so, hopefully something encouraging will happen soon.

    Take care,
    Linda

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  24. Angela RichardsonMarch 7, 2013 at 6:54 PM

    Such wonderful pictures, they must transport you right back to your holiday...we have snowdrops and daffodils blooming here such a joy after a cold and wet winter.
    Angela.xx

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  25. SarahBethMarch 7, 2013 at 9:18 PM

    Oh my, what beautiful flowers!

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  26. ~*~Patty SMarch 7, 2013 at 9:30 PM

    An after holidays let down is quite normal I think ... hope you have an extra nice weekend dear Tammy!
    oxo

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  27. podsoMarch 7, 2013 at 10:57 PM

    Thanks for your kind comment on my mother. I do miss her but it's getting easier.

    I too read all the Nancy Drews and Hardy Boys (per Lori's blog)

    Your Sri Lanka pictures are lovely and it looks like a great time. I can see why you miss it a bit now. Our son's kindergarten teaching in Africa was from Sri Lanka.

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  28. Sugar Lump StudiosMarch 7, 2013 at 11:51 PM

    Gorgeous photos of Sri Lanka. Thank you for sharing them. I hope you have a great weekend!

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  29. Yarni Gras!March 8, 2013 at 4:28 AM

    ooooooooooh, pretty flowers!

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  30. vintage greyMarch 8, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    Such gorgeous flowers!! Wishing you a wonderful weekend! xo Heather

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  31. CatherineMarch 8, 2013 at 1:57 PM

    Those flowers are beautiful! I am so tired of the snow here. I am sooooo ready for spring. :(
    Hope you are enjoying your weekend Tammy!
    xo Catherine

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  32. SusanLotusMarch 8, 2013 at 10:29 PM

    So many lovely photos. Flowers and everything else in nature is the best Art ever.

    Blessings to you!

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  33. Sam I Am......March 9, 2013 at 4:09 AM

    So true! It's been cloudy and cool here but when I look out and see my bright cheerful daffodils blooming away I know that Spring is here to stay. Happy weekend to you!

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  34. GratefulPrayerThankfulHeartMarch 10, 2013 at 2:46 AM

    Such cheerful flowers ~ bright, colorful and happy!

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