Thursday, April 4, 2013  

"205"

“I tell people to drive up to their house like they've never seen it before. Look at the mailbox since this is the first thing prospective buyers will see. If it needs to be repaired do it. If the door knocker is squeaky, fix it.” ~ Carol York

Got mail?

Hang in there; tomorrow is Friday!

***#1 photo of the day***

(photo taken 2/7/2013)
Friday, April 5, 2013
 
"STAR MAGNOLIAS"

"Only as high as I can reach can I grow; only as far as I seek can I go; only as deep as I look can I see; only as much as I dream can I be." ~ Karen Ravn

I was pleasantly surprised to see my post for yesterday land (and remain) in the #1 spot. I am humbly appreciative of your comments; you all are too kind:).

Update: Thanks Elizabeth (aka arctangent), for identifying these as star magnolias; thus, the caption change from "Blooms and Branches" to "Star Magnolias."

Oh Happy Friday!!

***#5 photo of the day***

(photo taken 2/7/2013)
Bear Paws - Colorado  1859  w25
Rose, Sadler's Wells
From a park with a Wonderful Rose Garden that I visit frequently.

   Link to Photo Without Frame
Monday, April 1, 2013  

"JAPANESE MAGNOLIAS & BUDS"

"To fight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting." ~ Sun Zsu

The first signs of spring in February.........no fooling:)! 

These blooms were photographed on the grounds of the church in yesterday's photo. According to a little research, "The tulip magnolia is also commonly called saucer magnolia and Japanese Magnolia, and sometimes just Soulangiana after its botanical name, Magnolia x soulangiana." 

Have a marvelous Monday - another day off - woo hoo!!

St. James Episcopal Church

***#11 photo of the day***

(photo taken 2/6/2013)
See photo in original gallery.