But a memory, as I wait for the spark of Spring.
Today’s Photohunt Theme is “Warm”
What it has to be for the flames of this sunflower to lick at the summer sky.
It’s what I long for, especially in the dead of winter. I’m not a fan of being cold. In fact, I’d rather live a thousand summers than one winter. I despise the pain of being chilled to the bone.
Any temperature that raises itself above the definition of “cold” is my friend. Warm is nice, but I’m even okay with hot. Dry heat, humid heat, whatever. Take me to daytime Mercury for crying out loud. Oxygen is highly overrated. I just don’t want it to be COLD.
Jack Frost tried to woo me this winter with a love letter.
And it worked; oh, did I swoon. He sent a shiver down my spine, and I was head over heels.
But he is a typical player. It was but a one night stand. His icy kiss faded fast, leaving me with nothing but chattering teeth and chapped cheeks.
Now, as I wait for the spark of Spring to revive, I’m trying to recall the buzzing of the bees. Their song tells a much sweeter love story.
I’ll close my eyes for awhile and listen to that memory in my head and smell the sweet smell of summers gone by, like a dream. Wait for the flutter of a butterfly to tickle my face as it hurries by, on its way to the next yellow beauty.
And when I have to open my eyes and the cold, bleak, gray of Winter is still peering at me with its icy, slate eyes, I’ll just shrug deeper into my sweater and try to concentrate on other warm things until time turns the pages of the calender for me, again.
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Jennifer Harvey
Sigh. Exactly what I needed today. These photos are gorgeous, and so are your words.
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lceel
Sweet. So very sweet.
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Hecticmom Undone
Seriously – you are such a talented photographer. What I wouldn’t give for just a teeny bit of your talent.
(I know that isn’t what the post is about – it’s actually quite deep. It’s funny – I wrote a post on weather and how I hate it today too – but it’s not nearly as beautiful as yours.
But, you said what I wanted to say perfectly!)
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witchypoo
You’ll change your tune when the hot flashes arrive, Missy! then you will realize there is only so naked you can get.
Winter? You can always layer clothing for it, and rush outside during a hot flash.
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Jeanette
Those are such gorgeous photos!
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Ness
You’d love living in Africa. Me? Not so much. I like hot, for say, 3 weeks. Then I like cold. For say another three weeks. Then some more hot. Really I should be a globetrotting trendsetter! That would solve *all* my problems! Why didn’t I think of that …duh!
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gooddog
That was WONDERFUL.
And, as an aside, I have NEVER seen such an amazing picture of a snowflake (or frost or whatever that second one is). The one of B and your hubby is precious. COME ON SPRING!
Ashlie- Mommycosm
Those pictures are gorgeous!
I love how the sunlight is shining on Braden on that last one…a hint of what is to come.
Beautiful, as always.
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Angie [A Whole Lot of Nothing]
The butterfly/sunflower pic is inSANE. Enter that in every contest you can.
Pink {Aloha Monkey}
These are ALL beautiful photos. Especially the sunflower
Mine is up too, if you’d like to visit. Have a great weekend.
Jenny A.
Those were wonderful! You sound like my hubby. I am no fan of cold, but he’s especially sensitive—always has been!
Have a great weekend!
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Alice Audrey
Great shots! I particularly like the last one.
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rdl
Great shots!!
Teena in Toronto
You have me longing for warm weather!
I played too
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Jientje/heaveninbelgium
What a lovely post Lotus!
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Tara R.
Gorgeous photos and sentiments. I love that last photo…. precious.
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Mrs. Mecomber
I am not fond of hot weather like you, but as I get older, I do find winter more sufferable. Nice photos.
Mine is up, too.
http://newyorktraveler.net/photo-hunters-warm/
I hope you have time to visit! Have a great weekend!
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Mandy/Mommy Cracked
That snowflake just blew me right away! It’s beautiful! Good work Miss Lotus!
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Anna
Beuatiful shots!
Mine is up too!
Have a nice weekend!
Brita
Such wonderful photos!
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Sammanthia
Without a doubt every picture is awesome. But the last one? Beautiful.
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feefifoto
These photos are gorgeous! Is that really a sunflower? I’ve never seen a red one; is it red because of the lighting?
I posted a “warm” too. Please visit, and enter my contest while you’re there. Thanks.
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Dawn
What gorgeous photos and they definitely bring a longing for spring and the heat of summer. I think I might have to go start a fire.
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Laura
amazing photos- thanks for sharing them.
blessings
~*~
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Maureen
The photos are amazing, but the narration makes it all work together, especially for a warm theme!! Great job!
Mine’s up at:
http://beingchronicallyillisapill.blogspot.com/2009/02/saturday-photo-hunt-warm-150.html
Happy Photo Hunt!
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Dughallmor Beagles
Love, love, LOVE this post! Partly because it’s SO how I feel about this weather…but mostly because of your photos….*sigh*….what can I say? Nothing, so i’ll just *sigh* some more!
I have decided (after visiting Frogpondsrock for the last few months and Kim encouraged me) to play Weekly Winners, time difference means my post is up already but now after seeing your photos i’m feeling insignificant…ha!
I’ll be back in the morning for Mr Linky
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Colleen - Mommy Always Wins
Oh, that last picture…sweetness…
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Maria
LOVE the snuggling.
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sassy mom
Oh, I love your photos. Especially the last one, they look so warm and cozy. Have a great week ahead!
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actorswhoblog
Nice photos!
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Elizabeth Barrette
These are beautiful photos, especially the solitary snowflake.
Me, I’m a cold-weather person. My body wilts in the heat. I think seasonal preferences have much to do with body design.
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