![]() 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. The 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 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 ![]() 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. ShoutOuts:Until next week, wishing you peace and music in you heart, mar
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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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Kimmie
4/4/2018 07:13:18 am
Dearest 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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Dear 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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Henry
4/5/2018 03:31:47 am
Sis:
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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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Dear Maria,
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4/9/2018 08:37:49 am
Hi Mar...
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