Friday, May 6, 2011

Signs and Memories of the Season



Noticed yesterday lilac bushes in full bloom.  They always bring a smile to my face and a tug at my heart.  I remember freshly cut lilacs in a vase near an open window.  The window's curtain gently moving about as the breeze wisked by and carried the scent of lilac about.  When I was in grade school my mother would prepare a bouquet for me to take to school to my teacher.  They were so beautiful.  The stems were carefully wrapped with a dampened towel and then foil was wrapped around that.  I wonder if children still bring their teacher flowers.

Wishing you lilac memories.

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9 comments:

  1. TurtleDoveCooMay 6, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Oh, how I envy you! I miss lilacs so much! The magnolia's are in bloom here right now, and while I enjoy their beauty, lilacs are always one of my favorite blossoms, especially for their delicious scent!

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  2. Stitchy Mc Floss May 6, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    What sweet memories. I love how the scent of flowers can remind you of certain times in your life. Music does that for me, too.

    Blessings to you and yours always

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  3. Doris SturmMay 6, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    I don't know if they do, but I doubt it. I love lilacs - they remind me of my childhood in Germany and my Oma (grandmother)...we had white and lavender lilac bushes. That reminds me, I had to spritz myself with some Eau de Toilette called "Pur Desir de Lilas" by IvesRocherUSA.com - that is the only place where I can find a true lilac scent that actually smells like the real thing and not like some insecticide. I sometimes spray my silk lilacs with them.

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  4. SnowcatcherMay 6, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    What a wonderful memory! To go along with one of the greatest scents on earth... Mine are ALMOST ready to open now! I'll have to shoot lots of pics when they do!

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  5. Chain Stitch CrochetMay 6, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    I miss lilacs. I remember them as a child in NY state. I have a bush started here, which I've had for a few years but it's very small and only one branch left. I moved it out where it gets more sun hoping it will grow here. I don't have much hope for it to make it. Although it's hung on this long. Happy Mother's Day Glor!

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  6. Gramma RitaMay 6, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    I have similar lilac memories, Gloria. And now I have some new ones. We did a little photo shoot last night, and included were Laura's lilac bushes...and, of course, my grandkids. :)

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  7. UnknownMay 6, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    I love the lilac tree we had one in our garden when i was growing up such a pretty bloom, Have a lovely weekend, dee x

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  8. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresMay 7, 2011 at 4:03 AM

    We had mostly azaleas and magnolias in Mississippi and Louisiana. I don't know if I've ever seen lilacs in a bouquet before. I know they aren't available here. My moss roses are starting to bloom even though it is 100 degrees outside. :/ Hope you have a wonderful day. Tammy

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  9. FaithMay 8, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    oh the Lilac...what a blessing of beauty this one is..another of my favorites..I remember too taking them to the teacher just as you described....enjoying the fragrance all the way to school...what a lovely rememberance.

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