tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post8937251273427545287..comments2024-03-28T18:22:01.184+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: Mothering Sunday – the Hilaria festivals of the Vernal Equinox to honour CybeleHilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-68740183760040628082012-03-24T18:06:58.336+00:002012-03-24T18:06:58.336+00:00Hi Grace - that's really kind of you - I just ...Hi Grace - that's really kind of you - I just sort of rattle and roll don't I ... lots of variety and stimulation that's my motto I think.<br /><br />It's extremely kind of you to comment on the care I give my mother - and she certainly appreciates it .. she calls me her Emmanuensis - a word you'd relate to ... <br /><br />With thoughts as we come towards Palm Sunday and Easter .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-31614775795553106002012-03-24T15:25:13.220+00:002012-03-24T15:25:13.220+00:00Hilary,.
I have been absent too long and have miss...Hilary,.<br />I have been absent too long and have missed your sparkling wit.<br /><br />Once again you have taught me something...about the magnolia and beetles.<br /><br />I don't think I have shared this with you before, but I am touched with your devotion to your mother.<br /><br />You are a Good Daughter.<br /><br />In Him,<br />GraceGracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04661762570114722355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-21683719336563983452012-03-23T10:21:56.301+00:002012-03-23T10:21:56.301+00:00Hi Juliet - good to see you - and no worries ... I...Hi Juliet - good to see you - and no worries ... I know you've had friends staying .. <br /><br />Thank you re my Mama .. and she would love this information .. she used to be amazed at the subjects we covered.<br /><br />Hope you have a good weekend .. as it's that time now - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-72490452187658155702012-03-23T07:57:26.633+00:002012-03-23T07:57:26.633+00:00Happy Hilaria - what a great word that is. Once ag...Happy Hilaria - what a great word that is. Once again I've enjoyed learning new things from your blog. I never knew that about the magnolias. Happy Mothering Sunday to you (belatedly). Your mother is so lucky to have you there.<br />I'm just catching up as I've missed some posts, not having them notified any more. Must check out what went wrong.Juliethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01542985048406828693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-64144338775257939002012-03-23T07:23:42.876+00:002012-03-23T07:23:42.876+00:00@ Melissa - nor did I know about the festival .. q...@ Melissa - nor did I know about the festival .. quite pleased to have found it. I agree .. nothing as lovely as a warm sunny spring day with flowers around us .. Love the thought of a little girl wandering the lanes looking for violets - as a 9 year old I remember a woodland hollow that we used to visit - just full of celandines - so beautiful ..the yellow of Spring.<br /><br />@ GE - thank you .. <br /><br />Thank you Melissa and GE - it's such a beautiful day here .. warm already ... enjoy the weekend .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-80362616565968235782012-03-23T00:51:24.492+00:002012-03-23T00:51:24.492+00:00It sounds like a wonderful festival!It sounds like a wonderful festival!Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-3682376252933098432012-03-22T15:39:14.347+00:002012-03-22T15:39:14.347+00:00I didn't know there was a festival of Hilaria ...I didn't know there was a festival of Hilaria - but of course there should be! Is there anything as lovely as spring flowers? Such a sign of hope and renewal. As a child, I'd stop along the roadside and look for the violets hiding among the vines. I loved my walk home from school, and I'd do it now gladly.Melissa Ann Goodwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13454907380469372468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-59533015808289223832012-03-22T13:01:21.059+00:002012-03-22T13:01:21.059+00:00Hi Theresa ... I'm sure I remember anemones as...Hi Theresa ... I'm sure I remember anemones as an early Spring flower - but I can get them for my Mama's birthday in October and then rarely - but occasionally the purply ones are around. I love them - so jewel like.<br /><br />Mothering Sunday came first - ?! Then the Americans worked out they needed a Mother's Day too - or perhaps Hallmark did?!<br /><br />Yes - my Ma is 'fine' .. at least she's well looked after .. Thanks so much - so lovely having you here.<br /><br />Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-71755048544888333552012-03-22T12:50:08.539+00:002012-03-22T12:50:08.539+00:00Your mom is right, anemones are beautiful. And a ...Your mom is right, anemones are beautiful. And a fun word to say as well.<br /><br />Each year, I get surprised when my UK blogging buddies wish me a Happy Mother's Day. You've forewarned me! So strange that they're not at the sa me time. <br /><br />I'm glad to hear your mother was in a good place.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-38343611348750359022012-03-22T07:30:02.419+00:002012-03-22T07:30:02.419+00:00Hi SuZen .. sorry! thankfully I just spotted I'...Hi SuZen .. sorry! thankfully I just spotted I'd missed you .. Good to see you ..<br /><br />The flowers are blooming everywhere it seems - I was fascinated about the magnolia .. glad you can see one across the street.<br /><br />Ah Chicagoland - the land of hot and cold - I hope you don't get a dump of snow to squash the new growth or damage the trees .. <br /><br />But are spirits are rising - Spring really is on its way .. enjoy - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-42990742782659303182012-03-22T07:26:00.066+00:002012-03-22T07:26:00.066+00:00@ Susan - glad you enjoyed the info .. it's th...@ Susan - glad you enjoyed the info .. it's the kind of thing I enjoy. Magnolia scent is gorgeous isn't it .. my uncle had a tree, which I loved to spend a few moments under at this time of year soaking up the gentle scent. Thanks too re my mother .. <br /><br />@ Linda - I agree nature doesn't always match the calendar .. but it looks as though it will - that time of hope .. Spring. Sorry about the sneezes - gosh I'm grateful I don't suffer that way!<br /><br />@ Jannie - I'm pleased I found the tulip photo .. and your Hilary phrase .. amuses me! This time of year is gorgeous .. it is amazing how much we're find out now - totally agree -<br /><br />Thanks Susan, Linda and Jannie .. lovely to see you - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-25042214744587433942012-03-21T22:20:39.107+00:002012-03-21T22:20:39.107+00:00WOW, loving that center of a tulip, Hilary of moth...WOW, loving that center of a tulip, Hilary of mothering Hilarity and grace.<br /><br />So many beautiful flowers.<br /><br />And to think bees came after magnolias -- amazing. Just amazing what they're still uncovering by way of evolution. Pretty cool!<br /><br />xoxoxoJannie Funsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11595786402510366043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-55537175206154732332012-03-21T21:22:55.827+00:002012-03-21T21:22:55.827+00:00So glad your Mom has you and the joy of Spring in ...So glad your Mom has you and the joy of Spring in her heart. It is such a lovely time of year. Although Spring doesn't always follow the calender as Nature has had it quite nice and warm here for a while. All the flowers are coming out, as well as the trees, which for some equals sneezes.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09349143005152545854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-45589117478321051342012-03-21T20:41:16.210+00:002012-03-21T20:41:16.210+00:00Wow, lots of new information here today. Thanks fo...Wow, lots of new information here today. Thanks for being such a good teacher. I had no idea magnolias were so old, but I can sure close my eyes right now and conjure up their heavenly scent. I'm so glad your mother was lucid for your visit together. Take care.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-52169892437540506322012-03-21T18:23:55.439+00:002012-03-21T18:23:55.439+00:00Hilary we have flowers now too - not as many as in...Hilary we have flowers now too - not as many as in your post but my daffodils are up a month ahead of time! So interesting about the Magnolia - it was my mothers favorite too. My neighbors magnolia across the street is in full flower! <br /><br />I am so ready for the summer but so shocked that we have it in March! Knowing Chicagoland, this could all change in a heart beat, but I'm praying it won't damage trees and plants if it DOES decide to drop some snow on our spirits!<br />Hugs<br />SuZenSusan Blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06755153568864508986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-82951194060616662042012-03-21T17:57:04.056+00:002012-03-21T17:57:04.056+00:00Hi Madeleine .. Blogger didn't like you much -...Hi Madeleine .. Blogger didn't like you much - there isn't a Roman Blogger Festival is there?! It sent you off to spam - rescue is at hand!!<br /><br />I'd never heard of Hilaria before - so that is fun .. Mum and I spent some time together ... and she enjoys the visits she does receive.<br /><br />Oh oh - poor you - that's terribly sad to get hay fever from flowers .. but I bet your neighbours are enjoying them ... <br /><br />Lovely to see you - thanks for being here .. and just hope the Hay Fever season doesn't bite too much .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-9210920577979769702012-03-21T17:51:48.235+00:002012-03-21T17:51:48.235+00:00Hi Ann .. many thanks - now that would be a treat ...Hi Ann .. many thanks - now that would be a treat for both us .. walking the Downs together. Admiring all the flowers, trees, plants and weeds - I suspect we wouldn't get very far!! But there's some excellent gardens here too .. <br /><br />The magnolias are just such glorious flowers - I like your term the Heavenly flower - that'll be my name for them in future.<br /><br />Lucky you with your deluge of rain - we need (I'm told!) six months' worth to fill the reservoirs and ground water .. it's just not going to happen.<br /><br />Easter is a fabulous season for many reasons .. and I love your representation .. resurrection, hope and beauty .. just delighted you enjoyed the post ... <br /><br />Thanks so much .. lovely to see you - I'll be over shortly .. cheers Hilary<br /><br />Hi Friko - many thanks - I do seem to wrap things up don't I - but I love your posts .. however I do my learning thing down here too - delighted you enjoyed the ramble.<br /><br />Thanks Ann and Friko .. now to find Madeleine - who's got lost in Blogger land somewhere .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-64966342893547952282012-03-21T17:39:29.067+00:002012-03-21T17:39:29.067+00:00A lovely post, Hilary, full of the joys of Spring,...A lovely post, Hilary, full of the joys of Spring, Mother's Day and a little learning thrown in. It's always a pleasure to ramble along with you.Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-13499593781930585812012-03-21T15:59:24.918+00:002012-03-21T15:59:24.918+00:00As always, what a wonderful post, my friend. And o...As always, what a wonderful post, my friend. And one that reminds us of beauty that most people today don't stop to notice, or even are aware of.<br /><br />I would love to WALK with you through those Downs to visit your mother. How beautiful they are! And the magnificent magnolia. I lived in San Diego, California, with a college roommate and her older sister and brother in law during my 20th summer, and every morning walked to the bus stop to go to my summer job. I always passed by several gorgeous magnolia trees. They are what I think of as a Heavenly flower.<br /><br />We got a deluge of rain last evening which further greened and blossomed our area. Easter. I love the season, and everything that Easter represents: resurrection, hope, beauty.<br /><br />Thanks again for this positive and beautiful post!!<br /><a href="http://annbestblog.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow"><i>Ann Best, Author of In the Mirror & Other Memoirs</i></a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-39851377867674635712012-03-21T14:53:26.190+00:002012-03-21T14:53:26.190+00:00Goodness I've never heard of the festival of H...Goodness I've never heard of the festival of Hilaria before. What fun!<br />Hope you and your mum had a great day of celebrations or relaxation.<br />I got hayfever from my Mothering Sunday flowers so I gave them to some neighbours to enjoy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-47798675698018679472012-03-21T12:19:53.298+00:002012-03-21T12:19:53.298+00:00@ Blonde Duck .. many thanks - beautiful day here....@ Blonde Duck .. many thanks - beautiful day here.<br /><br />@ Ros .. I remember our garden and picking flowers at various times of the year for my mother .. it's a sad indictment about the wild flowers and our times .. disrespect for anything isn't shown any more ... <br /><br />My mother was awake on Sunday .. but wasn't as cheerful as she'd been on Thursday .. when she was back to her talkative days!<br /><br />Thanks Ros - this first year without your mother .. must be very challenging and upsetting .. I feel for you .. my empathetic thoughts winging north ... HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-84677803579050337222012-03-21T12:09:34.324+00:002012-03-21T12:09:34.324+00:00I like the thought of us walking back to where we ...I like the thought of us walking back to where we were born, picking wild flowers on the way for our Mothers. We'd be lucky to find any wild flowers these days, never mind being told off for picking them.<br /><br />I do hope your Mother was awake when you visited on Sunday. I really missed my Mum, the first Mother's Day without her.Rosalind Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05363027308436257933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-55402256787268851682012-03-21T11:43:22.355+00:002012-03-21T11:43:22.355+00:00Happy Wednesday!Happy Wednesday!The Blonde Duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00085499120024055465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-17640797580864578392012-03-21T06:51:27.379+00:002012-03-21T06:51:27.379+00:00@ Joylene - it seems to be working - it's been...@ Joylene - it seems to be working - it's been going 2,000 years! And how right you are - a time of rest for all mothers is always appreciated. Yes - it is good to be near my mother - at least providing her with moral support and my presence.<br /><br />@ Gary - yes your mother does quite well doesn't she - I'm sure you are a good son, despite being so far away. Lots of phone calls and the occasional visit - I hope you can get across again soon. Spring is definitely here - it's positively balmy outside this early morning!<br /><br />@ W2W - good luck with finishing off your move - but you're there for the right time - as Spring is on its way - your spring garden project sounds wonderful .. see you soon.<br /><br />Cheers Joylene, Gary and W2W - many thanks for your visit - see you soon... HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-35028537933770270392012-03-21T00:41:24.322+00:002012-03-21T00:41:24.322+00:00Happy Hilaria to you and your mother, Miss Hilary!...Happy Hilaria to you and your mother, Miss Hilary! Your posts are always a pleasure to read. Once we get settled in, I hope to take some spring garden pics and blog a bit more. I've missed so much in the last few weeks.walk2writehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13501812375142037251noreply@blogger.com