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Before these precious little crocuses in my yard get squashed by the 6 to 12 inch snow the forecasters say is coming, I wanted to share them with you. Spring is coming…the flowers and budding trees and green grass and warmth on our faces. I have to tell you, I’m not a big snow fan, but I know complaining and moaning about it will only make it worse. So I’m going to focus on what I know is ahead, past the other side of the wet stuff.

There’s a great song by Steven Curtis Chapman called “Spring Is Coming” that he wrote when he and his family were facing very hard days. There are seasons, and after the hard times have passed, the warmth will return. It’s coming. 🙂 Blessings and love, Lisa

Some of you know that I’m re-reading “The Hobbit” by Tolkien. Bilbo and company have just left Rivendell, and are heading out past the Edge of the Wild. A description of Elrond, the chief elf at Rivendell, struck me. Tolkien said he was “as kind as summer.” Sometimes words just hit you, and the way that they are ordered and phrased play around in your mind.

As kind as summer:

cooling breeze on a sweltering day

running outside without shoes and coats

splashing in an obliging ocean or pool

sipping a cool drink on a shady porch in a rocking chair

holding hands outside gazing at the stars

having time to lay back and just relax

greens and blues and yellow sun, white puffy clouds

picnics on blankets and looking for four-leaf clovers afterwards

a break from normal

As autumn is here, it’s kind of nice to look fondly back at the summer we had, and the summer we will look forward to returning. Meanwhile, I’ll enjoy the changing colors, and kicking the leaves, and sipping on a warm tea. Slainte, Lisa

….If you have any words to share about “kind summer”, please do. 🙂

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Lisa Lyons

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Spring Is Coming

“As Kind As Summer”