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Tulipomania Nonet
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In sixteen-hundred and thirty-four
tulips arrived on Holland’s shore
each bulb’s value grew like gold
vast amounts were then sold
some lost their fortune
in these trade days –
Netherland’s
tulip
craze!
Wendy/2013
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Thank you to Jael for inspiring me to try a variety of poem styles
(including Nonets). Her poetry blog is one of my favorites!
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Tulip Elfje
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Tulip
Lily family
Southern Europe, Asia
from Turkish word meaning:
Turban!
Wendy/2013
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Thank you to Libby for recently featuring one of my Elfje poems on her
blog!
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TULIP Acrostic
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Turban-like
Understated beauty
Lily of spring
Idolized once
Pleasing to the eye!
Wendy/2013
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I dedicate this one to a photography friend in the Netherlands, Calee,
whose blog is very pleasing to the eye!
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Tulip Haiku
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Tulips shine glory
May my two lips praise Him too…
Glorify the Lord!
Wendy/2013
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I dedicate this one to Bill whose blog absolutely glorifies the Lord and encourages me, immensely, every time I visit it!
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Here is a list of blogging friends who have either nominated me, tagged me, or shown blog love in the last few months. I’ve listed then in the order that they have honored me. I do not participate in awards anymore; however, this is my way of thanking blogs that I follow for introducing me to their readers. I really appreciate the WordPress Family – all of you !
http://writeonheidi.wordpress.com
http://thoughtsummary.wordpress.com
http://jahnosecret.wordpress.com
http://mysecretphdlife.wordpress.com
http://eyedancers.wordpress.com
http://burningfireshutinmybones.wordpress.com
http://frequentneed.wordpress.com
http://theencouragingscribe.wordpress.com
http://sarahmonagle.wordpress.com
http://maedetera.wordpress.com
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Thank you, to all of you, for your visits, likes, comments, and follows. I don’t get around to visit everyone as often as I’d like to, but if you know I’d love a particular post of yours – be sure to bring it to my attention.
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A special thank you to my kind and talented husband, Ian, who resuscitated my computer when it got the blue screen of death this week. I now have a clean install and it runs faster than ever! He also repaired my van and did the startup on our sprinkler system for all of our gardens. I appreciate his companionship, prayers, and his desire to help so much!
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Here is the link for my Bible devotional blog:
http://thewordwithwendy.wordpress.com
Tulip Blessings ~ Wendy
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Wendy L. Macdonald 
Beautiful post! 😀
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Thank you, Steve! 🙂
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You’re words and photographs are beautiful!
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Thanks! I had fun putting it together. 🙂
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glorious photos and poems, Wendy! – Another nod to Mary Oliver, who called her poetry “little alleluias”….
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Mary Ann, I love that phrase, ‘little alleluias!’ Thank you!
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The pictures are simply divine, and the words heavenly! Thanks for the post Wendy!
🙂
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Thank you, Seyi! I hope you are having a lovely weekend.
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How absolutely beautiful. You have left me with a smile in my spirit.
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And you, Easter, have made me smile – thank you!
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My pleasure.. it was fragrantly wonderful 🙂
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Your tulips are magnificent, Wendy! I’m waiting for some ‘turbans’ of my own – yours are just a teaser! 🙂
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Melody, I hope that your garden makes up for lost time in a big, beautiful way! I look forward to the pictures.
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Your poetry always inspires me to write some of my own, and I enjoy seeing the different forms to try! Tulips are a favorite in our house. May my “two lips” sing praise today! Weekend blessings to you! –Alison
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Alison, I am having fun learning about the different forms of poetry. The weather has turned summer-like all of a sudden, so the tulips will shed their turbans now. Have a lovely weekend, dear friend!
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Wow, it’s tooo beautiful flower and great shots too!!!
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Thank you, Rexlin! 🙂
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What a lovely collection of beauty! Thank you.
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I’m going to miss them when the last petal falls. Thank you!
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Hello Wendy-Lee! Wow your photos are stunning! Hope you had or are having a great day? :). Hugs Paula. Xx
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Hi sweet Paulama! We are having hot weather today! I actually had to water some things today… and I could wear shorts without getting goosebumps. Have a lovely weekend! xo
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Yes! Warm weather. It feels so good, doesn’t it? I’m going home to rain. Lol hugs Paula. Xxx
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🙂
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What a fine collection of shots~! Sure the flowers are great, but it’s the photos that stand out to me.
Thanks for sharing
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Thank you, Richard, for your thoughtful comment! I take several shots of each and choose the one I like best.
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I *love* tulips, and your pictures of them!!! and thanks for the mention and link to my blog, Wendy! 🙂 Amsterdam’s in full spring now, and there are tulips everywhere!! I didn’t know that tulip meant turban in Turkish, but “elfje” means little fairy in Dutch. So… little fairy with turban 😉
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Calee, I like ‘little fairy with turban.’ 🙂 I definitely love tulips too! The first spring I waited for fall planted tulip bulbs to bloom I could not remember what colors I had – so it was a nice surprise. xo
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Beautiful flowers and thoughts! So glad you shared them!
Since you aren’t doing awards anymore, I just wanted to let you know how much I really do appreciate the beautiful blog you have, and I hope some people will stop by and meet you. 🙂
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Thank you, Jennifer! I appreciate your kind words a lot, and I am honored that you thought of my blog. 🙂 Hugs!
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What beautiful, voluptuous tulips! Wonderful poetry too.
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Thank you, I am enjoying them immensely!
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Love the variety of poem styles…I have much to learn! Also a clever way to thank other bloggers…you have inspired me today, Wendy!
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Patty, I have been inspired, so much, by everyone in blogsville. It was seeing others’ poems that lured me out of my poetry closet… and it is exciting to know that there is still a lot to learn.
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Oh Wendy! What a gorgeous and glorious bouquet of both flowers and verse! And thanks so much for the mention. Today my “invisible husband” bought me a dozen roses, and 3-stems of Stargazer Lilies–the color is “almost white pink” with darker rose edges on the roses, but the lilies haven’t opened yet. Every so often, “flowers” are on my grocery list! I love that God provides for luxuries as well as our needs–a touch of beauty is worth the occasional expense. May He bless your weekend abundantly (I wonder if you’re getting our wonderful predicted days of lovely weather–maybe 80 by midweek). Love, sis Caddo
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brilliant photos Wendy…I always enjoy your words!
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Thank you, dear Heather! 🙂
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Yes, Caddo, we have summer-like weather today. It is so nice to be outside without a sweater or umbrella! 🙂 I’m so glad to hear that you have such lovely lilies on your table. I look forward to ours blooming. They really take a long time from the moment they peak out of the ground to when they bloom. Anticipation!
Hugs dear sis ~ Wendy xo
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Beautiful Wendy … A medley of tulip glories, wrapped around, as you said, a turban full of stories.
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I adore your comment! Spontaneous poems are like wildflowers that show up where you’d least expect them. 🙂
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Marvellous, Wendy – the different types of poems, the visual treat and that lovely dedication to all the people who inspired you.
Peace and blessings,
Eric
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Thank you, Eric! We, writers, inspire every person we visit… or who visit us. 🙂
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Oh, and not forgetting hubby, Ian – who brought your computer back to life 🙂
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He amazes me! 🙂
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Dear Wendy, another beautifully peaceful post … Your pictures and words are marvelous… like a walk through a garden 🙂 God has gifted you and we love you for sharing here!
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Thank you, Heidi! I’m happy to report on His beauty and share it with whoever is willing to read it. 🙂 Spring always puts my mind/heart in awe of God’s artistry.
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The pictures and poem are wonderful. It was a cold, rainy day here. This post was a nice day-brightener.
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Sheryl, my plants must be in confusion after the frost we had last week, and now it’s like summer, here, today! I hope your weekend is sunny too.
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Tulips just make me so happy. Your photos and poems are such a delight . ..thank you, Wendy. Like a breath of fresh air here! Are these tulips all yours? God bless you as you share His beauty and heart with us!
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Yes, Debbie, these are tulips that both the former owner and I have planted over the years. She comes to visit occasionally and encourages me. Thank you for encouraging me too! 🙂
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Wooooow fantastic ,beautiful
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Thanks! 🙂
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Beautiful, Wendy! I think I enjoy blogs like yours (blogs that show the beauty of God’s creation) now because I rarely am able to leave home and your blog (and a few others I follow) are like nature walks for me.
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Bill, you’ve inspired me to keep posting the best that I am able of His creation. Your comment deeply touched me – thank you!
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Lovely tulips! I find red and yellow flowers especially difficult to photograph.
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Tina, I love digital cameras, because I can keep trying without having to waste expensive film! Those old cameras made it so risky/costly.
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It has been a delight to take a walk around our neighborhood – My grandson and I have seen yellow, pink, purple, white and red tulips.
Thanks for sharing your photos.
Cheers.
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Jules, I am picturing you leisurely walking along holding a chubby little hand in yours, as you both enjoy spring together. Thank you for your lovely comment! 🙂
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I’d give anything to dwell there for an afternoon ! Glorious earthly heaven! Blessings friend ~ Sincerely Deborah
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Deborah, you are always welcome here for tea. I love sharing the garden with friends. 🙂
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My favorite flowers: tulips! Love your stunning photos! So gorgeous! Thanks!
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The deer love them too. I am so happy to have a fence! 🙂
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Spectacular. You are so creative.
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I am having fun. Thank you, Nika!
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I love this post. The photography is beautiful.
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Thank you for stopping by. How are the robin babies today? 🙂
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I’m happy to tell you that all five are doing well 🙂
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🙂
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Tulips are beautiful and it reminds me of Holland and wooden shoes 🙂
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I would sure like to visit the Netherlands during tulip season. 🙂
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It is beautiful!!
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Thank you for including me in the list! Your blog is so inspiring and always feels like a breath of fresh air and a warm hug. The tulips are absolutely G O R G E O U S!!! Thank you for sharing them with us. I appreciate the friendship and encouragement you’ve given me so much! Peace and Grace, Jill
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Jill, I am happy to return the blog love! 🙂
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When God gives us the gift of a great husband who is the best companion…he has blessed beyond measure. Happy Monday to you.
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Laurie, I agree wholeheartedly! Have a joy filled week, dear friend.
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Hi Wendy, After the fact, I read that you do not participate in awards anymore, however, since I had already decided to nominate you, I will leave the nomination as I am sure tat there are those who will be as inspired as I am by your beautiful posts.
Easter
Here is the nomination information:
Hello! I have nominated you for The Super Sweet Blogger Award! To see rules on my blog go here: http://easterellen.com/2013/05/06/i-am-sooooo-happily-honoured-to-receive-a-nomination/
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Thank you, Easter, for thinking of my blog , and congratulations on your award! I like to post a thank you for nominations even though I don’t participate in them any longer.
Blessings dear friend ~ Wendy
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Very beautiful, Wendy, in word and photos! A very glorious tribute to my country’s flower
groetjes, Francina
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Thank you, Francina, for your much appreciated seal of approval. 🙂
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Indeed the Tulips are Netherlands glory. Thank you for bring to us natures bounty!
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We have some tulips still lingering in the cooler parts of the garden… it’s become quite warm here this week. Thank you for your visit. 🙂
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Beautiful. Loved these pictures !!
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Thank you, Arindam! 🙂
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Your tulips are gorgeous, and so joyful; they touch that place inside you that makes you scream I am alive.
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Charlie, that’s how I feel about spring flowers. Thank you!
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I absolutely love tulips Wendy. I haven’t visited too many blogs lately, due to pain, but I was blessed to stop by and see all of the tulips. They are one of my favorite flowers. Much love to you, my friend!
Cheryl
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Dear Cheryl, I continue in prayer for you – so sorry that you are suffering. xo
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I feel refreshed looking at your tulips 🙂
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They are a delightful treat after a gloomy winter.
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Beautiful pics! When they bloom fully opened, it is though they are reaching toward their Creator. Thanks!
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Keith, I agree that creation reveals his glory. I love your comment!
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A lovely blend of pictures and words.
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Thank you, dear Laurie!
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Beautiful post, and so interesting, with the different poetic styles, forms. Quite inspiring. And all those photos, just gorgeous.
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Thank you – tulips are inspiring!
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LOVED all of your Tulip photos! Beautiful thoughts you put with them : )
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Thank you, Teresa! 🙂
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Hi I love coming to your post when I read the poetry and look at the flowers there is such a serenity, making me feel beautiful on the inside. I thank God for you, I am inspired!!!!
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Thank you for your kind words!
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This tulip medley was so beautiful. What a dazzling array of colours these turbans wear.
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Thank you, dear Mary!
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I love your varying takes on the tulip. 🙂 I am learning poetry forms from you. I hope you don’t mind. 🙂
Your flowers are lovely too. 🙂
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Imelda, I am honored to encourage others to try a new form. It is seeing new ones on other blogs that inspire me. I enjoy reading yours and other poets poems immensely.
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Tulips are a beautiful subject. Lovely medley of photos and words. Beautiful. 🙂 I look forward to checking out the links you shared, Wendy. All the best to you. -Lori
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Thank you, Lori, for your visit and encouragement!
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Your tulips and your poetry are equally beautiful and inspiring. What a nice way to show your appreciation for people. 🙂
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Thank you! It is fun to introduce others to new blogs without the pressure of award rules.
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I completely agree, especially since I was just nominated for two awards. I keep saying it, but I’m really going to go the no award route after this.
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🙂 Do whatever works for your energy levels etc.
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What a wonderful medley! Tulips are my favorite spring flower. Loved seeing this and reading everything that you wrote. Such a beautiful post. Looking forward to reading more of your blog.
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Linda, I am really glad to have found your blog. I enjoy nature photography as much as I love gardening.
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