Saturday, February 27, 2016

Purple door

I mentioned a few days ago that the jasmine by our front door is blooming. It started peeping out the first day the light began to change and the sun was warm enough to forego jackets.

I'm concerned because I feel sure the cold weather has moved on yet, but apparently the Jasmine could not wait. We're hoping for the best.

When our niece was about 10 years old, she came over the afternoon Jilda painted the front door purple. She stood back for a long while considering the door before turning slowly toward us and saying with more authority than I would have imagined she could muster – "You know people around here are going to think you're weird."

Both Jilda and I howled with laughter for a moment, but Samantha's face remained stone still. Jilda then said to her, "I sure hope so kiddo."



15 comments:

  1. I howled with laughter when I read the post....

    Ms Soup

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  2. Weird can be good. I like the purple.

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  3. I can just see that face now. hahaha. I actually like the purple door..Weirdos!
    Lisa

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  4. Anonymous9:14 PM

    What's weird about purple?

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  5. Well then, I love weird:) She is funny but I love this door and the jasmine must smell wonderful. can I ask a question? I bought an iPad but now I can't post pics from here because it doesn't allow me to. the browse area doesn't show up. Would you know how to do this??

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  6. Since the Tyrian purple worn by Roman emperors, purple has been associated with royalty. It is still used by British and European Royalty on special occasions. As queen and king of your castle, you have every right to a purple door.

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  7. I like that purple door. Lovely flowers too! Hope they last and don't get frozen out !

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  8. Dat Jilda is one witty chick! As always a good visit, this one with a big smile!. I like the picture. Do I smell Jasmine?

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  9. Love it! And I love that purple door.

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  10. I love your purple door. You can easily be found. Different is good. Love the Jasmine and this picture is juts perfect. Enjoy your beautiful blooms.
    JB

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    1. just perfect, I'm imperfect... JB

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  11. The purple door and the jasmine are so pretty together. I'll bet your niece has grown to love the purple door.

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  12. I love the purple door! I want one! My bedroom is in purple! This post made me laugh! Thank you! The jasmine is beautiful!

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  13. I like the look of the purple door, I would like to pain our front door a nice colour.

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