It’s been a wonderful month for flowers, indoors and out. I can hardly wait to see what each new day will bring. Yesterday it was the first trilliums. This morning it was my birthday bouquet, lit by the sun pouring through the kitchen window and looking lovely even though it’s been around awhile. I like to think that applies the The Mature in general.
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Thursday is the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. I could ponder some adjustments to my own personal behavior, which are surely warranted. Instead, I’m just glad for this day. This very one. And I’ll be glad again later in the week when Rob the Firefighter and the Lady Alicia arrive for a little visit, bringing with them my new grand-dog Baxter the Benevolent. Happy Earth Day. A little early.
Torch Lake Views 
La Mirada Bob
April 19, 2010
Lucky Mom! Your Birthday Flowers are lovely.
Gerry
April 20, 2010
I am a lucky Mom. The flowers are lovely. They did not come from Rob the Firefighter. Heh heh.
Fee
April 20, 2010
Your birthday? Many, many, happy returns!!
Big virtual kisses from half-way around the world.
Gerry
April 20, 2010
Thank you Fee. I shall endeavor to make the returns on schedule.
leslie
April 20, 2010
How do you pronounce the Alicia?
Am I the only one in the world who has it as:
a – lish – a
It’s my middle name.
Here, they pronounce it:
A – leash – a
Gerry
April 20, 2010
It is the Lady A-leash-a, which is ironic, as she is decidedly off-leash. You are not the only one in the world who pronounces it A-lish-a, though–the Lady Alicia gets that all the time. A nice name whichever way it’s said.
Cindy Lou
April 20, 2010
Happy, happy birthday, Gerry! Wondermous photos today! Your trillium is blooming? I haven’t even seen my first trout lily flower yet but the trees are bustin’ out all over – horray! I love the names you guys have for your dogs 🙂 Baxter the Benevolent? Cracks me up!
Gerry
April 20, 2010
Thank you, Cindy Lou. Yes, we have trilliums in bloom, though most are still fat buds. As for Baxter, I have appended the “Benevolent” part to reassure the Cowboy. We are looking forward with varying degrees of enthusiasm and apprehension to meeting Baxter for the first time. Photos to follow.
elva
April 20, 2010
Hi Gerry — Well, here’s a little wish -nothing clever or new – but ever so warm when it’s going to you — Happy Birthday ————- and thanks for your fantastic news coverage. I learn so much reading it daily. Enjoy
Gerry
April 20, 2010
Why Elva, thank you.
uphilldowndale
April 20, 2010
Birthday, flowers, visitors……. wonderful, enjoy!
Gerry
April 20, 2010
I did, I am, and I will! Thank you!
giiid
April 21, 2010
Happy birthday Gerry. Your flower mosaic is lovely! I wish you many other lovely bouquets and a lot of big presents. 🙂
TILLYKKE MED FØDSELSDAGEN.
Gerry
April 21, 2010
Tak min ven–it was a good birthday indeed, and my big presents are on their way. Rob the Firefighter and the Lady Alicia are coming up to visit, and they are bringing my grand-dogs Lucy the Sleek and Baxter the Benevolent. Life is good.
Carsten
April 21, 2010
Happy birthday Gerry.
Sorry for the delay. -I could try to blame it on the volcano;-)
You indeed are a flower for us, your readers.
Thanks for all the interesting posts. We are looking forward to reading them for many years. I wish you a broadband connection.
Tillykke!
Gerry
April 21, 2010
Carsten, that is a perfectly wonderful birthday wish!
I’m trying to figure out if I can blame things on the volcano. Perhaps it could explain my dusty house? Maybe I’d just better get back to the cleaning frenzy. If Rob the Firefighter saw my house today he would want to put me in a home for sure. (On the other hand, I’ve had a perfectly wonderful day!)
Reggie
April 23, 2010
Although it’s a few days late, I too would like to send my happiest cheerfullest Happy Birthday wishes to you, Gerry! May your year be filled with much joy and delight in all areas of your life.
isathreadsoflife
April 23, 2010
Oh Gerry, so sorry to have missed your Birthday, the D-Day of such a special lady ! Late but with all my heart I wish you un Joyeux Anniversaire and many more happy days in Torch Lake, lovely walks along the lake, delicious moments at your favourite place in town and many visits from all over the world on your great blog !
Gerry
April 23, 2010
Isa, what a lovely greeting! Believe me, I am not opposed to ignoring birthdays altogether, but it’s still fun to receive such nice notes.