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Easter, 1907
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Easter, 1907 |
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Sunshine
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Easter, 1907 The week of Easter one hundred years ago saw a very early spring, when green wheat fields welcomed daffodils, farmers smiled, and robins caught fat, fat worms. The tiding of blessings was seen and felt in smiles, from greetings, as kith and kin prepared their native celebration of life foodstuffs as the week progressed. In some houses, silver was polished, fine chairs and tables rubbed with oils, parasols dusted, boots polished. In other homes, grandmother’s lace tablecloth was removed from its tissue coverings, aired, and pressed. Bibles were brought up to date with winter’s passings now that the newspapers came in from the east and family members, remembered. In most houses, Sunday’s best trousers, suit coats and dresses were brushed and mended, with special thoughts toward a very special Person, in order that they come to Him, in His honor. Blessings of grace were memorized by the youngest, their special gift to end Lent, to begin, again. And then, in Saline County, Kansas, a light drifting of snow began around noon. Unexpected by city dwellers, the farmers stood, looked to the skies, lifted their shoulders, massaged their elbows, nodded, and fed the horses extra hay and meal. No wind. Yet. The snow fell, and continued to fall. An inch an hour. City dwellers stayed within, confused, and delighted, as the trees with young spring green leaves felt the blanket of icy lace. Later in the afternoon, the winds began, and the blizzard took over. One hundred years later, memories begin again.  " It matters not this distance now " Excerpt, Yesterday's Love ~*~ KRJ |
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SEA 
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since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
yes  I am expecting snow this Saturday myself... I always love how you paint the picture  |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
You took me there Karilea.. I felt I was reading something akin to Sarah Plain & Tall. A beautiful work of art this. The detail, the imagery...wonderful Excuse me whilst I dust off my parasol. Happy Easter to you and yours~Nancy For it was not into my ear you whispered |
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Jaime Fradera Senior Member
since 2000-11-25
Posts 843Where no tyranny is tolerable |
It must have been a very different world. Yet surely the people were the same; caring, laughing, loving, working hard, and making d and The science of meteorology was still young. |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
it's almost as if I can remember this Karilea a vivid picture drawn with heart |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
beautiful! and I too remember April snow martyjo |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
We are suppose to have some snow this weekend, too. Needless to say, with all of the rain we got, my few little flowers are all gone. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
SIL, wonderful historic picture you wrote here....loved your current photo btw....can't believe you got that much snow! Stay warm and have a very happy Easter. *hugs*....jo |
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paullallady Member
since 2007-04-03
Posts 262Michigan |
Such a beautifully descriptive write that told a terrific story. I was hooked from the beginning, following each line intently. what a gift you have. |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
snow or not, beautiful memories painted well, of days gone by, but hopefully still passed down from our grandmothers, to our daughters and so on... love the picture, where did you get it? Thanks so much for sharing this lovely |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Dear Sissie...it's a wonder how you are able to go there with your words and take us along. The photo, now? No doubt what took you back to thinking of a time so long ago. The clouds here are dry.  Lovely poem...Happy Easter! |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dear Karilea, you have a special touch when it comes to yesterday! I loved to live those moments while reading your beautiful evocative poem. Snow and flowers are a fascinating combination, that picture of yours shows it. Love, Margherita |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I hope everyone had a beautiful Easter with family and friends. Thank you all for sharing this poem's time and spirit with me. |
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