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Blackberry Winter

by Sandra Bennett
Farm· TCF

17 May
We’re home and had a great time on our cruise although fifteen days on a ship, any ship, is worthy of a medal. My hat is off to those Navy boys and girls, men and women…my heartfelt thanks to each and every one. To all of our military and to family members who are serving near and far…thank you!

A cruise is the absolute best way, probably the least expensive way as well, to see so many countries, cities and countrysides in such a short period of time. We went trans-Atlantic then visited the Azores Islands and Lisbon, Portugal; Cadiz, Andalucia, Malaga, Barcelona, Spain; Corsica, France; Civitavecchia, Tarquinia, Livorno, Pisa and Florence, Italy; Villefranche, Nice, Ese, France and Monte Carlo, Monoco. A great trip, wonderful memories and time well spent…just Dave and I. Well, okay. So there were a few thousand other people on the ship but Dave and I took advantage of every opportunity.
I managed to, almost, finish needlepointing a pair of pillow cases. As soon as I’ve washed, dried and ironed them photos will be posted. I’ve got a good early start on Christmas gifts.

We came home to Blackberry Winter and low temps, cold rains, high winds. We’ve all been wearing sweaters and hats and, some days, jackets to ward off the chill. Blackberry Winter is the reverse of Indian Summer. It’s that season in spring, after a warm spell, when blackberry vines are blooming, that the temps revert to winter. Frost is a possibility, although we’ve not had frost this spring, but cold weather, along with high winds and rain can always be counted upon. We awoke to warmer temps today and the sun is shining; animals are lazing around and birds clustered at the feeder. After almost two weeks of cold, wind, rain…life is, suddenly, brighter, more cheerful and full of expectation.

Unfortunately, Blackberry Winter, usually, kills my tulips and other early blooming beauties but that only means summer is closer than it was and soon we’ll be thinking about cutting hay.
Life is darn near perfect!
Blessings ~ time with Dave ~ peace on the farm while we were gone ~ Spring ~ Blackberry Winter ~ Summer ~ gardens ~
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