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Tag Archives: New Year’s Day
New Experiments …Floral Friday
The very first Floral Friday ushers in 2021 with optimism for a good beginning this year. I selected three projects that evoke joy and clear vision. The unique containers draw the eye towards simple, clean arrangements. They are placed in … Continue reading
Posted in Floral Arts, Hobbies, projects
Tagged floral design, minimalism, New Year's Day
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It’s The Time To Think About Time
There is something I find troubling about quoting famous people. So many of the pithy sayings are sweeping generalities. I feel this way even though all of my blog posts end with a quotation from a noteworthy person There is … Continue reading
Posted in Contemplation, Meanderings
Tagged death, life, New Year's Day, new year's eve, Time, time passage
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Happy Old New Year
Aleksei says he is eager for Old New Year. My new Russian friend has asked for a few days off at work so he can be in Moscow to visit his sister’s family for the traditional holiday observance that will … Continue reading
Happy 2016
“New Year’s Day” by Kobayashi Issa Everything is in blossom! I feel about average. The Blue Jay of Happiness hopes you have a year filled with discovery, growth, and joy.
Posted in Contemplation, cultural highlights, Floral Arts
Tagged Haiku, holiday greetings, New Year's Day
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Beginnings
Wow! Here we find ourselves at the beginning of another year. The feeling of freshness is here once again for awhile. Perhaps some of us are anticipating a new approach to life in some way. Maybe the world will see … Continue reading
Posted in Contemplation, History, Meanderings, Politics, religion
Tagged fresh starts, new endeavors, new nations, New Year's Day
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All Fools Day
I’m just waiting for Madison Avenue to latch onto the April Fool’s Day holiday to pull in more of our hard earned money. So far, we’re not expected to purchase trinkets, flowers, or candy to celebrate. There is no tradition … Continue reading
Posted in cultural highlights, History
Tagged All Fools Day, April Fools Day, Gregorian Calendar, jokes, Julian Calendar, New Year's Day, pranks
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