orange embers...

...burning within

the tulip... 

making it come alive - with bold color... flashing in the sunlight - a mere strip borrowed from the princess diva gracie - to shine upon the little blossom - makes it glorious in beauty... as though flames are licking up the sides - wanting to explode into the air - up into the universe - uncontained - unbidden...

sometimes we need a touch of bold - a bit of explosion in our lives - to keep them exciting...  i'm not necessarily speaking of anything huge, needing to break the bank or life changing exactly - no, at times - it can simply be the burning embers showing up in a lone tulip... causing you to gasp and appreciate nature - wonder how it was done - leaving you wanting for more.

finally - spring seems to be catching up and warmer temperatures are headed this way for the weekend...  my tootsies are ecstatic for the freedom this means - my senses are heightened for adventure of what might be found while exploring - i'll be looking for bold, expecting extraordinary...

happy day.....

pink paradise...

...of a store bought flower

on a decidedly winter day - when it's supposed to be springtime...

but no - temperatures have plummeted to 12 degrees - lest i remind anyone, it's april - boo! and my tootsies have gone into full revolt at this sudden turn of events - because not only have the temps turned toward the north - snowflakes are flying as well!  sigh... nature is most clearly confused.

so i had to pull out a reminder - one of a bright pink subject - since no one can miss such a clear signal as that, right? it's a bright - bold - perky color - one which has left my eyes glazed over - dreaming of tropical lands - fruity drinks - sand strewn paths under my feet... where tootsie freedom abounds, with laziness in the sunshine of warmth - and there is a readiness for a...

happy day.....