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4/4/2018

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The month of April is here, yet snow is falling as I begin this week’s musings. At this stage, there is no expected accumulation of significance. The fluffy flakes are filled with bluster, albeit short-lived once hitting the ground. 

Weather like this reminds me of the constancy of change - a nudge to expect the unexpected - with the ongoing challenge to remain positive, hopeful and forward moving.

T
he Simon & Garfunkel tune: "April Come She Will" has been in my mind of late.  This was published in 1965, when I was a mere babe at the age of four.  While the details are lacking, I know that music was infused into me from my days hanging out in the crib.

Only in later years, however, did I begin to listen to, sometimes even study, the words in songs. Lyrics are musical poetry - open to such different interpretations by us listeners.
 

If you are so inclined, listen to this classic … I’ve included the lyrics in case you sing along, as I do … :)




April come she will
by Simon & Garfunkel
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​April come she will
When streams are ripe and swelled with rain;
May, she will stay,
Resting in my arms again.

June, she'll change her tune,
In restless walks she'll prowl the night;
July, she will fly
And give no warning to her flight.

August, die she must,
The autumn winds blow chilly and cold;
September I'll remember
A love once new has now grown old
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These lyrics may seem somber, even depressing. For me, however, I hear peaceful acceptance of the inevitable changing of the seasons. 

​I took this picture in the front of our home as snow and a first daffodil’s worlds collided on this early April morning.

My thoughts naturally wander to my beautiful mother and what I believe was her favorite Bible passage … from Ecclesiastes 3 (King James Version):

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven;
A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;
A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;
A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time    to refrain from embracing;
A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;
A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace

Here is the musical rendition of this timeless wisdom performed by The Byrds: 


In conclusion, I’m hoping your Easter was rejuvenating, peaceful and hopeful … here are some lovely notes I received from dear friends. May you find them as inspiring as I did: 

Hoping your spring florals are making an appearance. We have yellow lilies and purple clover popping up everywhere. It feels so good to see some color showing up against the sleepy, winter landscape.

Beautiful images, warm thoughts, and the hope that abounds with the promise of Spring...this is what Easter is truly all about.
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Until next week, wishing you peace and music in you heart, mar
22 Comments
Rich Rumple link
4/4/2018 07:04:18 am

Ah, Sis, sweet sounds for sure. Last night, we had torrential rains and flooding in the Midwest, which brought us the "Though April Showers May Come Your Way, They Bring The Flowers Which Bloom in May" concept. Let's just hope that there's a place for them after all the flooding washed away roads and such in Indiana and parts of Ky. lol This may have been one of those "Pieces of April" that Three Dog Night sang about that we need to pass on in the future. You're much too young to remember The Byrds. You must be a Classic Rock fan. :) Luv Ya, Sis!

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Maria link
4/5/2018 10:02:21 am

LOL...I am indeed a classic rock fan, dear Rich - as well as a fan of you, your quirky humor, your musical tastes and your style of writing ...

Thanks for stopping by - have a great day. hugs, Sis

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Kimmie
4/4/2018 07:13:18 am

Dearest Maria
The Bible verse is one of my favorites too... reminding me of changes and knowing that nothing is never new under the sun...acceptance and finding joy among the changes good or bad is the key I think:) definitely a life lesson to learn over and over again! I love the the songs as well❤️Thank you for sharing sweet friend
Big hugs
Kimmie

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Maria link
4/5/2018 10:03:33 am

Love you and thinking of you, dear Kimmie. Hoping you had a peaceful and blessed Easter.

Hugs, Maria

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Verlie Burroughs
4/4/2018 07:16:38 am

Thank you Mar, so lovely...love the daffodil in snow pic, hang in there lady!

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Maria link
4/5/2018 10:04:35 am

Thanks, V...you hang in there as well. Love ya, mar

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Vicki link
4/4/2018 09:52:50 am

Dear Mareer,

I absolutely loved this, all of it. Somehow you managed to gather some of my favorite things, songs and that beautiful verse ( which hangs on the wall in my guest room) together, in your beautiful thoughts.
I'm loving the Spring flowers too - such a joy as I walk around my garden, and even further afield.
Snow time is over!!
Beautiful Spring post.

Love and hugs,
Vickster

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Maria link
4/5/2018 10:07:34 am

Hi Vickster,

I'm so thrilled for both the beginnings of Spring flowers and even more that you are getting out and gradually feeling well enough to enjoy the signs of hope from Mother Nature.

Great to see you - Love you and hugs, mareer

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Mike Friedman
4/4/2018 11:11:30 am

Hello Wednesday - hi mar, you certainly know how to celebrate the Spring. Simon & Garfunkel and The Bryds. This is filled with hope, faith and happiness.

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Maria link
4/5/2018 10:12:09 am

Glad you enjoyed this celebration of Spring, dear Mike.

"Hope, faith and happiness" indeed for you and all who stop by!

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Martie link
4/4/2018 04:27:26 pm

Dear Mar,

Staying positive while everything in this world are changing from bad to worse is indeed an ongoing challenge. "To every thing there is a season..." is one of my favorite scriptures.

Stay warm and healthy!

Hugs,
Martie

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Maria link
4/5/2018 10:13:58 am

Yes, dear Martie ... you are right in that positivity can take some work these days.

Love you and always so happy when you visit. Hugs, mar

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Henry
4/5/2018 03:31:47 am

Sis:

My favorite thing about April is that all of the tax returns have been filed and I can finally retire for 9 months. Remember dad said don't ever quit your job so being the good son that I am I will continue to work those three months each year.

Love,
Henry

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Maria link
4/5/2018 10:16:48 am

Dear Hen,

Working 'a little' is good for us Coucharas...I agree with Pop on that one.

But I'm glad you take nine months to relax - you deserve it ... :)

Love, Maria

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Ruby link
4/5/2018 12:27:37 pm

Hello Mar. Spring has arrived here today. The sun is shinning and the temp. is warm. Of course, as you well know, this is my kind of day. Day before we had tornado warnings and the rain came down fiercely, but it washed everything clean! I love the words to the music, they fill up my senses as Denver sang..Hope is eternal and I am filled with it today. Happy April..Hugs..

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Maria link
4/12/2018 10:50:03 am

Your hope is infectious, dear Ruby. Love and thanks,mar

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Sannel link
4/6/2018 04:01:37 am

Dear Maria,

Thank you for an uplifting read filled with as Mike said; hope, faith and happiness. Today the sun is shining and all the ice and snow are all gone, at least in this part of Sweden. I smell Spring in the air, whoo-hoo! Love your choice of music too.
Be well, my friend!
Love and hugs,
Sannel

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Maria link
4/12/2018 10:51:16 am

Thanks for this visit and the same to you, my dear Sannel.

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Peg link
4/8/2018 08:23:57 am

Loved the music selections and the optimistic reaction to snow in April. Here in Texas we had 86 degrees on Friday and 39 degrees on Saturday. Expect the unexpected is great advice. That photo of the daffodils is lovely. Hugs. Hoping you are doing well.

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Maria link
4/12/2018 10:52:40 am

I love your attitude as well, dear Peg ... and appreciate the sun and warmer temps here today!

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Rolly A. Chabot link
4/9/2018 08:37:49 am

Hi Mar...
Winter is insisting on hanging on far to long, most of Canada has a valid argument with that rodent we call the Groundhog. He has proven himself to be a liar this year.
I so love the passages in regards to there is a season for everything... so very true.
Attached are the usual hugs... Rolly

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Maria link
4/12/2018 10:54:33 am

Keep those hugs coming and that delightful sense of humor too, dear Rolly.

Here's to Spring, sun and smiles. Hugs, mar

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