tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post8497909070397003949..comments2023-09-24T05:20:52.920-05:00Comments on La Tejana: Getting Dirty or Spring, Wherefore Art Thou?Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-65024913477336809602014-04-24T08:08:40.402-05:002014-04-24T08:08:40.402-05:00Christie: Thank you! I'm headed over to yours ...Christie: Thank you! I'm headed over to yours now~Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-21156935574775277182014-04-19T10:47:25.702-05:002014-04-19T10:47:25.702-05:00I stumbled upon your blog - I enjoy reading it :) ...I stumbled upon your blog - I enjoy reading it :) Thanks for sharing. I blogged quite steadily years ago, before life took over in many directions...reading your posts reminds me of the world I left behind for a season. Blessings to you :)<br />Christie Pridehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03035000758108860006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-33090065854311642842014-03-01T17:31:25.440-06:002014-03-01T17:31:25.440-06:00Anita: We've got tiny shoots of green coming u...Anita: We've got tiny shoots of green coming up- I know it won't be long! I think I was inspired to write it because to me, there's nothing like that initial plunge into the fresh earth with fingers, hands, toes, or whatever!Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-31453092672968460212014-03-01T15:44:11.460-06:002014-03-01T15:44:11.460-06:00Surprisingly, I haven't longed for spring as m...Surprisingly, I haven't longed for spring as much as so many other around the country, but as I sat reading your words, I suddenly have a feeling of, "I can't wait!" You've reminded me of what we will soon experience.<br /><br />I like your inclusion of your grandmother, great grandmother, and the button. Do you remember what inspired you to write this lovely prose?Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08180243708565855383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-37630241009760866582014-02-26T09:24:50.925-06:002014-02-26T09:24:50.925-06:00Linda: I thought we had spring here, but woke up t...Linda: I thought we had spring here, but woke up to a big blue norther blowing in. Sigh.Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-9211313542104326432014-02-26T05:34:47.318-06:002014-02-26T05:34:47.318-06:00I am ever hopeful, even with a prediction of ice/s...I am ever hopeful, even with a prediction of ice/snow on the way this weekend. Spring has to arrive sometime. You are such a descriptive writer.Linda O'Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982895073903619018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-49812358480491109012014-02-25T21:40:11.533-06:002014-02-25T21:40:11.533-06:00Dawn: Thank you! I saw some beautiful little yello...Dawn: Thank you! I saw some beautiful little yellow and purple flowers blooming here. I am so hoping that is spring knocking at the door...Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-43686132573814474672014-02-25T21:34:18.501-06:002014-02-25T21:34:18.501-06:00This is beautiful! I tell you all the time, but I ...This is beautiful! I tell you all the time, but I have to say it again I love your writing.<br />I am hoping spring comes soon too, I have been cold for too long.Dawn @ Words Of Deliciousnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03494584217024682385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-71851065409238847992014-02-25T21:33:53.472-06:002014-02-25T21:33:53.472-06:00Just Be Real: So glad you are back in blogging lan...Just Be Real: So glad you are back in blogging land, my friend!Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-77955682116139412482014-02-25T15:41:28.226-06:002014-02-25T15:41:28.226-06:00Always a delight to read your work Shelly. Blessi...Always a delight to read your work Shelly. Blessings. :)Just Be Realhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15815210059310140144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-92074084559924421752014-02-25T13:50:13.892-06:002014-02-25T13:50:13.892-06:00Jenny: Deep down, we all still do have that connec...Jenny: Deep down, we all still do have that connection, no matter where we live. Thank you!Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-57741499052931446012014-02-25T11:20:41.525-06:002014-02-25T11:20:41.525-06:00A beautiful piece of writing, really summing up th...A beautiful piece of writing, really summing up that feeling of being part of the earth which I think might be lingering in most of us. And how nice to find the button and remember your forbears! Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-3984753055536561512014-02-24T14:06:16.512-06:002014-02-24T14:06:16.512-06:00Dee: Thank you, my friend! And that snake did frea...Dee: Thank you, my friend! And that snake did freak me out just a little, but the rest of it was so lovely that I stayed put!Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-59379908708759446022014-02-24T12:07:58.912-06:002014-02-24T12:07:58.912-06:00Dear Shelly, a lovely reposting. I can see that yo...Dear Shelly, a lovely reposting. I can see that you've always been a fine writer. The following words are proof of that: "he undulated past my arm in pursuit of more settled surroundings." Peace.<br />Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612299013780771262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-38781564238514652452014-02-24T08:15:18.498-06:002014-02-24T08:15:18.498-06:00Saimi: Oh, I don't envy you that job one bit!!...Saimi: Oh, I don't envy you that job one bit!!! I know what stacks up just from our one dog...maybe you could hire a bulldozer???Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-4433247955466934632014-02-23T23:32:06.699-06:002014-02-23T23:32:06.699-06:00Holy cow Shelly you sure know how to paint a prett...Holy cow Shelly you sure know how to paint a pretty picture! I don't dare enter my back yard to start the spring cleaning because the first order of business would be to clean up a winters worth of dog doolies - I'm not ready for that to start yet, haha - Ok so its not a winter's worth, but even a few weeks of avoidance seems like an entire winter of accumulation. Three dogs can really do some business! Saimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09205857549533433625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-7764276226792617542014-02-23T20:38:13.911-06:002014-02-23T20:38:13.911-06:00orchid Miyako: I am touched and humbled by your sw...orchid Miyako: I am touched and humbled by your sweet, kind, and amazing comments, my dear friend! I am also so impressed with your diligence in digging for the true meanings of words and metaphors. Your perseverance is incredible! Thank you for your kind words, and also for your friendship. It means the world to me!Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-2314315988435925472014-02-23T20:07:04.763-06:002014-02-23T20:07:04.763-06:00Dearest Shelly;
OMG; I found 11 words which I did...Dearest Shelly;<br />OMG; I found 11 words which I didn't know. Haha naturally it was hard for me to enjoy this marvelous writing fully.<br />I truly admire your beautiful metaphoric expressions so much, my dear friend. <br />Firstly, checking the unknown word 'diva' made me really happy to find how greatly you started this longing for spring to come post. The way you faced with soil was impressed me as well, especially the aroma part♪ You might find it funny but I LOVED to read the part "A wiry grass snake, disturbed from his resting place, did not even fluster me as he undulated past my arm in pursuit of more settled surroundings." I found it sweet for the snake.<br />The best part for me was the last paragraph 'moved onward through its steady course'; the simple garden work turned into marvelous reminder of your grandmother and great grandmother. How sweetly written♡♡♡<br />Our friend thisisme taught me the word 'penultimate paragraph' p;)<br />Thank you very much for sharing this literary work again(*^_^*)<br /><br />Sending you Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my dear friend in America, xoxo Miyako* <br /><br /> orchid0324https://www.blogger.com/profile/01230850040531307075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-41893010486506089772014-02-23T07:52:13.006-06:002014-02-23T07:52:13.006-06:00orchid Miyako: Thank you, my dear friend, for alwa...orchid Miyako: Thank you, my dear friend, for always, always being such a lovely and faithful commenter! I do have that button and will always treasure it. I'm so glad you found out about the featherweight, with the help of your husband. Mine had to explain it to me a while back. I hope you are starting to have springlike weather in your beautiful country!Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-2204766773869136842014-02-23T07:50:14.819-06:002014-02-23T07:50:14.819-06:00Pat: The aroma of freshly tilled dirt is unmatched...Pat: The aroma of freshly tilled dirt is unmatched anywhere. I'm so glad you had that experience with the tractor and plow. I wish every kid could enjoy the same~ Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-37430307838656155232014-02-23T07:49:07.546-06:002014-02-23T07:49:07.546-06:00Nonnie: Oh, how I love getting down and digging in...Nonnie: Oh, how I love getting down and digging into it, putting new life in- and spring is coming all over Texas, even in your northern part, right?Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-27519091416955990022014-02-23T07:48:01.843-06:002014-02-23T07:48:01.843-06:00jazzygal: Planting isn't all fun and games, bu...jazzygal: Planting isn't all fun and games, but I do really love most of it!Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-51037392552179862132014-02-23T02:09:10.660-06:002014-02-23T02:09:10.660-06:00Dearest Shelly;
Hi, my dear writer friend. OMG th...Dearest Shelly;<br />Hi, my dear writer friend. OMG this post is SO beautiful♡♡♡ I was trying to get all of your wonderful phrase and thought commenting later. I get a bit busy and I still need time to enjoy and write proper comment, my friend. The button must be a real treasure for you now (right?) I smiled the word you used "featherweight flower seeds". Haha, my boxing lover husband let me check the division of the weight with pc p;)<br />I PROMISE you to get back here after I totally could get this BEAUTIFUL spring post♬♬♬<br /><br />See You Here again maybe tomorrow;<br />Sending you Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my dear friend in America, xoxo Miyako* orchid0324https://www.blogger.com/profile/01230850040531307075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-27670531025856999552014-02-22T17:23:44.819-06:002014-02-22T17:23:44.819-06:00This is just beautiful Shelly...
We are all tied t...This is just beautiful Shelly...<br />We are all tied to the earth, even if we don't often feel the connection. On that day, you sure did.<br />I used to drive tractor pulled plow on my grandparents rancho. In addition to how the soil felt, it also had an amazing rich smell to it. I loved to crush large clods of it, in my hands. Your words took me back to that place and time. Thanks for doing that for me.Pat Tilletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-83169206403335455332014-02-22T13:15:50.467-06:002014-02-22T13:15:50.467-06:00Shelly, you truly have a gift!! I am almost persua...Shelly, you truly have a gift!! I am almost persuaded to get outside now and start digging in the dirt. How I would enjoy digging my bare feet and my fingers into some rich, dark soil, but unfortunately, we have a hard, lumpy clay here in north Texas. I love the line about the dirt you fight so heartily indoors! :-)Nonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13020639587130083388noreply@blogger.com