“No matter how long the Winter, Spring is sure to follow.” – Anon
I didn’t want it, but I needed the reminder, especially for the clock changing. Thanks, Spidey!
And so, Spring is here in every form. The equinox has happened, so it is officially here, the clocks sprang forward, somewhat sneakily at 2am, and the weather outside has been pleasant enough to encourage the first daffodils to bloom!
The frogs were busy in my colleague’s garden, and frogspawn was laid too, so she brought it in for the Nursery class to watch.
We’ve had no luck with the frogspawn in recent years. They hatch then some swim for a bit and then we have nothing. Even more disappointing when some of the other classes even had froglets last year too from the same spawn, but different tank!
This year though, we have loads of teeny tadpoles already, swimming around and munching on their jelly at the moment. I’m expecting much larger swimmers when we get in on Monday morning!
And so Spring is upon us. (Until the forecast cold snap due to visit us again at EASTER!)
The darkness of Winter is being cast off, and we welcome the lighter evenings and steadily warmer days of Spring, where it is almost easier to be more positive.
Just like situations in life where that tunnel of darkness can swallow you up, it is important to know that there is an end, there will be light at the end.
Try and keep your hopes up if you are going through a ‘Winter’ season in life. Your ‘Spring’ will come soon enough too.
Who or what is your beacon, during times of darkness in life? What gets you through to the other side?
Stay positive 🙂
Happy Sunday Peeps!
Robert Matthew Goldstein
Mar 25, 2018 @ 23:58:07
And in answer to your question: the pursuit of knowledge, the act of learning a new skill is how I tend to cope with darkness. Good question, Ritu.
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Ritu
Mar 26, 2018 @ 05:44:47
Great way to cope. Focuses your mind elsewhere!
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Robert Matthew Goldstein
Mar 26, 2018 @ 21:43:46
That is a crucial skill for coping with distress. I can’t change the way I feel bit I can change the way I respond.
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Ritu
Mar 27, 2018 @ 05:48:23
Exactly Rob 😊
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Robert Matthew Goldstein
Mar 25, 2018 @ 23:55:38
I’ve never seen frog spawn. I felt like a kid looking at that video. It’s a beautiful sight, Ritu!
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Ritu
Mar 26, 2018 @ 05:44:21
I can’t wait to see what happened to them over the weekend Rob! Hope they are all bigger, and there have been no mass deaths… that has happened in the past! Eek!
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Robert Matthew Goldstein
Mar 26, 2018 @ 21:44:45
I do recall watching tadpoles as a child. There were creeks all over the place.
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Ritu
Mar 27, 2018 @ 05:52:08
It is very educational. So many kids dont see this nowadays!
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Robert Matthew Goldstein
Mar 28, 2018 @ 01:19:51
No they don’t. The study of other creatures fosters a healthy respect for the miracle of life.
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Ritu
Mar 28, 2018 @ 05:50:55
I 100% agree Rob!
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joey
Mar 25, 2018 @ 23:49:54
Spring is exciting, but a ways off here. We spent yesterday snowed in. lol But I sorta relish the winter. Lots of blankies and warm dishes and cuppas. Love winter. Love spring. Love fall. Sunflowers get me through summer, does that count? Like the reverse? In July there’ll be fireworks and in August, sunflowers. Thank goodness it gets cold again after that 😉
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Ritu
Mar 26, 2018 @ 05:43:38
Lol! I think I am definitely a warmer climes kinda girl, despite being born and brought up in rainy England – must be my Indian heritage!
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Fourth Generation Farmgirl
Mar 25, 2018 @ 19:56:18
And patience is a virtue that will be rewarded. Looking forward to spring! 🌸
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Ritu
Mar 25, 2018 @ 20:04:59
Aren’t we all Tonya!!!!
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Fourth Generation Farmgirl
Mar 26, 2018 @ 14:09:18
🙂
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OIKOS™-Redaktion
Mar 25, 2018 @ 16:08:17
Reblogged this on Die Erste Eslarner Zeitung – Aus und über Eslarn, sowie die bayerisch-tschechische Region!.
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Judy E Martin
Mar 25, 2018 @ 13:23:29
I love the spring Sis, and am so glad it is here. It revitalises and reinvigorates I think. 🙂
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Ritu
Mar 25, 2018 @ 14:22:14
100% sis 😍
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April Munday
Mar 25, 2018 @ 12:52:55
My pear tree is threatening to burst into blossom, so I’m more than a little worried about another cold snap/snowfall.
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Ritu
Mar 25, 2018 @ 12:53:24
I really hope it’s a weather hoax!!!
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Chris White
Mar 25, 2018 @ 12:00:59
The cat woke us up this morning. Amused and confused. It is not the beacons that get me through … it’s the people that light them. Today it is that French policeman who gave his life in the cause of freedom. Have a good week ahead.
And may your tadpoles thrive.
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Ritu
Mar 25, 2018 @ 12:02:37
Thank you Chris!!!
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willowdot21
Mar 25, 2018 @ 11:54:48
Looking for the light Sis and hoping it’s not the disaster express coming straight at me!
💜💜💜💜
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Ritu
Mar 25, 2018 @ 11:59:26
Noooo!!!!
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willowdot21
Mar 25, 2018 @ 12:01:14
Yesszzzz
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crazywriterof6
Mar 25, 2018 @ 04:10:38
I live is US West Virginia… We had snow all day… Oh Spring, where are you?
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Ritu
Mar 25, 2018 @ 09:19:11
Where are you Spring indeed!!!
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