tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post6019240057461664742..comments2024-03-28T20:33:02.731-04:00Comments on Beyond LiteracyLink: Beautiful ChangeCarol Varsalonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-12744813022285645362023-04-06T20:17:16.783-04:002023-04-06T20:17:16.783-04:00And what will be the next chapter in the seasonal ...And what will be the next chapter in the seasonal unveiling, Anastasia? Here, in Virginia we have experienced beautiful sunny and warm days. Now we are expecting an April rainstorm. Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-61758477740590433312023-04-06T20:02:06.361-04:002023-04-06T20:02:06.361-04:00Spring is lovely in Virginia. Forceful spring show...Spring is lovely in Virginia. Forceful spring showers are on the way but I can imagine that is a so different in Syracuse right now. See you at this week's PF.Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-83110451871782132342023-04-06T20:00:15.224-04:002023-04-06T20:00:15.224-04:00Let's hope that Spring will continue to bring ...Let's hope that Spring will continue to bring joy. Thanks for joining me here and I apologize for this late comment.Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-67316264167275205702023-04-06T19:55:27.023-04:002023-04-06T19:55:27.023-04:00Cathy, I hope spring is providing you with joy. We...Cathy, I hope spring is providing you with joy. We have beautiful, sunshiny weather that we have enjoyed. A storm is coming but not a winter one. April showers with a force will be on its way. Thanks for stopping by.Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-45778163974049865652023-04-03T18:12:34.205-04:002023-04-03T18:12:34.205-04:00I loved the idea of winter stepping back to make w...I loved the idea of winter stepping back to make way for the spring flowers. Lovely images. I’m sure you are immersed<br /> in a glorious spring where you are. Janice scullyhttp://janicescully.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-1868541705283552452023-04-02T23:01:16.034-04:002023-04-02T23:01:16.034-04:00Winter sighed and spring smiled...I love the perso...Winter sighed and spring smiled...I love the personifications! Feels like we're all heaving a big sigh of relief! Patricia Franzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06291738294052016720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-8060257472274820912023-04-02T13:35:25.944-04:002023-04-02T13:35:25.944-04:00I love this title! "A Seasonal Unveiling"...I love this title! "A Seasonal Unveiling" That is what it feels like this year :-) Anastasia Suenhttps://asuen.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-9747930668670905512023-04-02T13:32:02.291-04:002023-04-02T13:32:02.291-04:00I loved the way you used etheree to tell a story. ...I loved the way you used etheree to tell a story. Beautiful baton pass. (And I'm ready for spring!)Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08233792477358685156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-69511266150113111552023-04-01T18:23:47.999-04:002023-04-01T18:23:47.999-04:00Linda, thanks for joining me here. Wasn't Spri...Linda, thanks for joining me here. Wasn't Spring delicious today (Saturday)? Her winds are kicking up now in Gainesville. I am excited that this month is NPM and I am trying to bring my thoughts in focus. Happy Spring!Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-50359165694257586782023-04-01T18:21:40.976-04:002023-04-01T18:21:40.976-04:00Laura, I'm so sorry that Winter has its own pl...Laura, I'm so sorry that Winter has its own plans in MN. Today, Spring blessed Northern Virginia with bright sunshine and warmth-a beautiful gift that I want to write about.Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-8556819441573169092023-04-01T18:18:57.640-04:002023-04-01T18:18:57.640-04:00Anonymous, thank you for your comments. I wish I k...Anonymous, thank you for your comments. I wish I knew who you are.Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-589704196097737212023-04-01T18:18:11.258-04:002023-04-01T18:18:11.258-04:00Thank you, Alan. I appreciate your feedback. Winte...Thank you, Alan. I appreciate your feedback. Winter has certainly stepped back here but not so in other areas so is it spring or winter not letting go in parts of the country. This morning, spring shared her brilliance and warmth. Who can believe that she could twist and send powerful winds our way.Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-66675065013127405422023-04-01T09:41:34.003-04:002023-04-01T09:41:34.003-04:00"Winter stepped back" is brilliant. I lo..."Winter stepped back" is brilliant. I love that line. You know what? Rainbow trails suit Margaret and you. You both seek the positive and write about it beautifully.Linda Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00833034575304594924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-22079464270541188162023-04-01T06:55:47.774-04:002023-04-01T06:55:47.774-04:00Both of those are evocative, Carol. I so love seas...Both of those are evocative, Carol. I so love seasonal poems! Winter is NOT gently passing the baton here in MN, though ;>)laurasalashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13807781795919555208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-64402010749114532322023-04-01T06:37:05.334-04:002023-04-01T06:37:05.334-04:00"Winter stepped back"--l think I like yo..."Winter stepped back"--l think I like your original small poem best, Carol, but "softly tossing" is beautiful too. Happy NPM! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-54149210325752961242023-04-01T01:42:14.969-04:002023-04-01T01:42:14.969-04:00Both your poems stand as worthy responses to the p...Both your poems stand as worthy responses to the prompt provided by Margaret, Carol. I like the image of winter stepping back and preparing to pass the baton. Alan j Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06077195459186935005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-76953714559042516322023-03-31T21:46:29.191-04:002023-03-31T21:46:29.191-04:00Denise, thanks for joining me.The windsong thought...Denise, thanks for joining me.The windsong thoughts came together after my yoga session that focused on the breath. It is amazing how I am more in tune with surroundings. Is it my OLW, "be", that let's me be more focused about life? Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-24993180899260813092023-03-31T18:34:11.794-04:002023-03-31T18:34:11.794-04:00Carol, wonderful poems about the pretty rainbow ph...Carol, wonderful poems about the pretty rainbow photo from Margaret. <br />In your etheree, my favorite lines are:<br /><br />"Windsong breathed in freshness; exhaled<br />softly tossing nature's artifacts."<br />Sweet!Denise Krebshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00583406241247334445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-78882290470643291772023-03-31T16:41:51.035-04:002023-03-31T16:41:51.035-04:00Winter kept busy this year and if I was Winter I w...Winter kept busy this year and if I was Winter I would like to take a break. I now will move over to Irene's blog to read her seasonal poem. Thanks for the tip.Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-43605661044332496282023-03-31T16:39:49.691-04:002023-03-31T16:39:49.691-04:00Tanita, the Poetry Sisters' challenges are alw...Tanita, the Poetry Sisters' challenges are always fun and challenging but challenging is good. It stretches my comfort level. Case in point: I was obsessed with finishing this poem so rewrite upon rewrite helped with the flow. The only part that troubled me was the in and out line formation - but then again maybe that was my mind this time.Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-82600298854566022212023-03-31T16:07:39.619-04:002023-03-31T16:07:39.619-04:00I love reading this after Irene's Summer poem!...I love reading this after Irene's Summer poem! Like Tanita, I wonder if Winter is tired or relieved to pass the baton? Mary Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078793537148794310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-10875262549839460382023-03-31T15:30:49.011-04:002023-03-31T15:30:49.011-04:00Oh, how LOVELY - Spring personified as she smiles ...Oh, how LOVELY - Spring personified as she smiles and graciously takes the baton from Winter, who, sighing regret, perhaps? Relief? - makes way for the new Queen.<br /><br />Your imagination is just delightful. Thanks for this today!!tanita✿davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01671822274852087499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-22715020421459720292023-03-31T12:31:05.378-04:002023-03-31T12:31:05.378-04:00Diane, we are at the end of the SOLSC! journey. Th...Diane, we are at the end of the SOLSC! journey. There were some days in early March that I could not find time to write. My grandgirls were with me and I needed to fill up there days with activity and food. Otherwise, I kept writing. Happy start to NPM month.Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-19069653795458414982023-03-31T12:22:36.331-04:002023-03-31T12:22:36.331-04:00Linda, when growing up in Central NY, we could not...Linda, when growing up in Central NY, we could not be certain if Winter would become an interloper during springtime. Here's hoping your green turns to a colorful spring with oodles of color. Happy Start to April!Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-38996617010384756612023-03-31T10:46:10.767-04:002023-03-31T10:46:10.767-04:00Bob, of course this is wishful thinking for those ...Bob, of course this is wishful thinking for those still in the snowbelt but we did not have any snow that settled this year, just high winds and COLD temperatures, Bob. Can you believe we are at the end of this writing journey? I hope you join me for NPM. I already have my free poster and am reading to plan an event. Stay tuned.Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.com