“When an almond tree became covered with blossoms in the heart of winter, all the trees around it began to jeer. 'What vanity,' they screamed, 'what insolence! Just think, it believes it can bring spring in this way!' The flowers of the almond tree blushed for shame. 'Forgive me, my sisters,' said the tree. 'I… Continue reading Almond Tree in Winter
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Writing, Cava, Almond Blossoms, and a Sunset
It's Friday again...already. A New Year and the days still fly by in the blink of an eye. Another reminder that we need to stop and enjoy life. We only have this one so we need to make it count. It has been another beautiful Winter's day here. We went into Sitges as I had… Continue reading Writing, Cava, Almond Blossoms, and a Sunset
Begin the rest is easy…or perhaps not
Is your to-do list getting you down? Are there more things being added to the list than are being checked off? Are you feeling overwhelmed? How about a new perspective? Consider what others might be facing. The bees in the vineyard have been busy indeed what with the Almond trees blossoming. He probably feels like… Continue reading Begin the rest is easy…or perhaps not
Heard It Through The Grapevine
Sunday we enjoyed a walk in the vineyard. It was a gorgeous day with that bright blue sky once again. We're supposed to have a few rainy days this week so we knew we needed to take advantage of the sunshine. The almond trees down the road are now all in bloom. I'm glad that… Continue reading Heard It Through The Grapevine
A Winter’s Tale
Although it has been feeling every bit like Winter here this week there are wonderful signs of Spring around the vineyard. Bob and I bundled up and went for a walk on Thursday afternoon. We had had rain for a couple of days and Thursday there was snow falling in Barcelona...too close for comfort I… Continue reading A Winter’s Tale
