Weekends


My weekend was book browsing, and book buying.  I never tire of that activity and flipping through pages and reading inner flaps is a past time that I've done for decades.  I had dinner out yesterday before saying goodbye to our daughter who is currently back at her apartment as I type.  

Washing dishes and clothes, sweeping floors and slowly reading the paper-pulling out the puzzles for later.  Lilac gathering for the family room (knowing my allergies will suffer but visually it's worth it!).  Later today there will be knitting with friends and probably a walk after dinner.  Yesterday we heard the spring peepers in the evening, I hope today will be the same. 

Joining Amanda




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  1. KrugthethinkerMay 12, 2013 at 1:05 PM

    Happy Mother's Day to you! I have never seen such gorgeous lilacs! Congratulations to you and your green thumb! :)

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  2. fjord girlMay 12, 2013 at 1:25 PM

    Wishing you a wonderful Sunday and Happy Mothers day!

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  3. JanetMay 12, 2013 at 1:59 PM

    Beautiful lilacs! Hope you have a lovely Mother's Day.

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  4. stephMay 12, 2013 at 3:04 PM

    what a lovely day!!!!!

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  5. Melanie RouthierMay 12, 2013 at 3:37 PM

    Beautiful Mother's Day card! It looks handmade.

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  6. debby emadianMay 12, 2013 at 4:05 PM

    Happy mother's Day Karen, it sounds like a lovely one. I love book shops too. The lilac is beautiful, I bet it smells amazing but hope it doesn't cause you too many problems. I noticed yesterday that tiny buds are just appearing on next doors white lilac.
    Have a lovely week
    deb

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  7. AnonymousMay 12, 2013 at 5:44 PM

    happy mother's day! sounds like you had the perfect day :)

    enjoy your week!

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  8. flyingjenMay 12, 2013 at 9:37 PM

    Lilacs are my favorite spring scent. Ours are just leafing out now so it shouldn't be long now. Book browsing is a favorite pasttime here too. I cam spend hours browsing the shelves. Happy Mothers Day.

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  9. tessMay 13, 2013 at 7:39 AM

    What a lovely Mother's Day! Those lilacs are absolutely gorgeous - I bet they smell amazing too!

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  10. TannaMay 13, 2013 at 8:09 AM

    Ooooh, those lilacs are gorgeous... and I'm sure they smell heavenly. I think they are worth the inconvenience of a bit of allergy, too. Hope you enjoy your new books. blessings ~ tanna

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  11. AnkeMay 13, 2013 at 9:11 AM

    Sounds like a perfect day/weekend. :-)

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  12. Erin @ Wild WhispersMay 13, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    I brought our lilacs in last week, and I have suffered as well. I'm so itchy!! Enjoy your books!

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  13. SueMay 13, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    Book shopping is one of my favorite things, too--find anything good? Those lilacs are beautiful!

    It sounds like you had a peaceful, happy Mother's Day. I'm glad you got to spend some time knitting with friends. : )

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  14. Only in Louisiana ~ documenting the adventures we call Life!May 13, 2013 at 1:08 PM

    That is a very sweet Mother's Day card!!!

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  15. Judy S.May 13, 2013 at 7:32 PM

    So, what new books did you find? You left us hanging...... Love your linen scarf, BTW.

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  16. UnknownMay 13, 2013 at 8:04 PM

    Happy Mother's Day!

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  17. Lori annMay 13, 2013 at 9:30 PM

    happy mothers day karen!

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  18. Lisa UotinenMay 14, 2013 at 7:17 AM

    I love the card!

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  19. Shirley-AnnMay 14, 2013 at 12:22 PM

    Sounds like a lovely Mothers Day weekend! Love the card!

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  20. the habit of beingMay 14, 2013 at 1:35 PM

    lilacs. love them.
    and happy (belated) mother's day to you, my friend!

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  21. PaulaMay 14, 2013 at 1:56 PM

    Sounds like a fine day! Your lilacs are ahead of us, ours are just starting to pop out.

    My husband calls them 'mahsh peepers' (I don't know why he says the second 'R' as he skips the first 'R'!) Certainly a welcome and familiar summer sound here, though. :)

    Happy Mother's Day!

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  22. MelissaMay 14, 2013 at 3:11 PM

    A belated happy mother's day! We haven't heard the peepers yet...we call them screechers down here.

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