tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post5643126427289457457..comments2024-03-08T07:03:12.909-05:00Comments on Life at Willow Manor: Willow's Weekly WordTess Kincaidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889725786678984293noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-31114368909725719982009-01-17T19:49:00.000-05:002009-01-17T19:49:00.000-05:00I love learning about words, which is why I usuall...I love learning about words, which is why I usually have a word of the day in my blog. I also try and post the etymology as well. This week I was lazy and didn't do that though. MY FOOKIN' BAD. <BR/><BR/>This was interesting information, and it augured just fine with me. <BR/><BR/>bright blessings!SweetPeaSurryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17193034370248526025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-69704778465399833062009-01-14T11:11:00.000-05:002009-01-14T11:11:00.000-05:00I am floored by this post! I'll be watching the in...I am floored by this post! I'll be watching the inauguration in a different light now!Marie Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18071668321977054448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-25449431275286513112009-01-13T23:31:00.000-05:002009-01-13T23:31:00.000-05:00I like your blog! Please check mine out, it's a f...I like your blog! Please check mine out, it's a funny look at the life of a teacher who is also a first time, stressed out mom to a growing boy. A unique look into friends, family, and parenting.<BR/><BR/>http://hankehouse.blogspot.com/Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861565626815452648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-20526720108609896712009-01-13T22:54:00.000-05:002009-01-13T22:54:00.000-05:00I love that photo..Like someone else mentioned, it...I love that photo..Like someone else mentioned, it reminds me of Hitchcock, too.Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04005793994542317964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-81103958298630560442009-01-13T21:51:00.000-05:002009-01-13T21:51:00.000-05:00Omens and birds...there seems to be something in t...Omens and birds...there seems to be something in the wind about birds here in Upstate New York...birds are so delicate that it always amazes me that they manage to survive our harsh winters (even the mild ones we've had in the recent years) the feathered drama at my feeders has been most interesting...but nothing more interesting than seeing four bluebirds (2 males, 2 females) visiting my acre this past Sunday (1/11) and feeding off the stag horn sumac berries...I've never seen them (or heard them) hanging about in the winter around here...very odd...yet I felt such joy when I saw them because they seemed very content, chortling their soft song with such a happy attitude, that I felt "no worries"...it can only be a good thing...there's change in the air. Times they are a changin'...the inauguration is a start to that change that has been a long time coming...Laura J. Wellner (author pseudonym Laura J. W. Ryan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02521328695400639226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-36225221863175763012009-01-13T21:39:00.000-05:002009-01-13T21:39:00.000-05:00Steviewren, I knew you would connect to this post!...Steviewren, I knew you would connect to this post! ;^)Tess Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04889725786678984293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-83801045089898728182009-01-13T21:31:00.000-05:002009-01-13T21:31:00.000-05:00ergo....a little birdie told me so!ergo....a little birdie told me so!steviewrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14233066158555762167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-80250769807016264972009-01-13T21:30:00.000-05:002009-01-13T21:30:00.000-05:00You always teach me something. I have missed visit...You always teach me something. I have missed visiting you. I am so happy so many new friends have found you. A fresh start is always so exciting. I pray all will go well with the new administration.nanatrishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05710834330081243962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-3122329100218027192009-01-13T21:23:00.000-05:002009-01-13T21:23:00.000-05:00ok I was curious about this whole bird idea, so in...ok I was curious about this whole bird idea, so in the interest of efficiency, I went to KFC and opened up a bird. It was great!!<BR/><BR/>Good omen!!! the biscuits were good too!!!<BR/><BR/>:-)Ron McBridehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00169215700375906119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-80095746895774100602009-01-13T19:07:00.000-05:002009-01-13T19:07:00.000-05:00I know you'll love this - tide poolxo S & ...I know you'll love this - tide pool<BR/><BR/>xo S & The Gang<BR/><BR/><BR/>http://news.bbc.co.uk/today/hi/today/newsid_7825000/7825922.stmSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00260575133577123845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-36454724463069370442009-01-13T18:17:00.000-05:002009-01-13T18:17:00.000-05:00I love the etymology of words and this another tha...I love the etymology of words and this another that just makes such perfect sense once it's explained.<BR/><BR/>A great reminder that all of our words actually mean something.Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13824632356834631279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-27065862953575612752009-01-13T17:50:00.000-05:002009-01-13T17:50:00.000-05:00Obama's inauguration is on my daughter's birthday,...Obama's inauguration is on my daughter's birthday, I am quite pleased about that.<BR/><BR/>PS If you are not inundated you are welcome to add me to your list of interviewees; it sounds like fun.Cait O'Connorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04569760764766505179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-49032194420462874262009-01-13T17:44:00.000-05:002009-01-13T17:44:00.000-05:00Anything that involves the birds is good with me. ...Anything that involves the birds is good with me. I feel bad that it's always so freezing on inauguration days. Your birds up there must know another cold front is coming through or something!A Brush with Colorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07638723986208929476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-73840502487297444952009-01-13T17:33:00.000-05:002009-01-13T17:33:00.000-05:00I love both of the images!I love both of the images!SUSAN SONNENhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17348324221180443517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-84762620031130800882009-01-13T16:27:00.000-05:002009-01-13T16:27:00.000-05:00:D Interesting thought... and, perhaps, it is a go...:D Interesting thought... and, perhaps, it is a good omen. Only time will tell, I suppose, but I am fairly certain that the best (and possibly the worst) of this "great" nation is yet to come. President Obama (God, I love the sound of that :D) fills my heart with so much hope...Loreleihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08907441344604876332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-25032884714008952332009-01-13T16:08:00.000-05:002009-01-13T16:08:00.000-05:00I wonder what sort of bird entrails we need to exa...I wonder what sort of bird entrails we need to examine to get a sense of the upcoming Obama years?<BR/><BR/>Your flurry of birds are eager for change, I think.Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02375981493145612394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-25765495407317432892009-01-13T16:00:00.000-05:002009-01-13T16:00:00.000-05:00The winter birds were chirping outside my kitchen ...The winter birds were chirping outside my kitchen window too. I spied three female Cardinals, two male Cardinals, various little brown birds, and several squirrels. This must add up to a a good omen, I hope. Excellent research on the word, and new information for me.Lori at Jarvis Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11228446681174977809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-3832273444204711932009-01-13T15:56:00.000-05:002009-01-13T15:56:00.000-05:00Very interesting! Thanks for the info - it's nice...Very interesting! Thanks for the info - it's nice to see the interest in words.Deannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17949869519761102639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-21554561548174520632009-01-13T14:57:00.000-05:002009-01-13T14:57:00.000-05:00Ahh yes... birds of a feather flock together. I h...Ahh yes... birds of a feather flock together. I hope your good omen produces only the best for you in 2009. Things are going well here at Wellington, a bitter cold day though.<BR/>The BachAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-86564777563516695712009-01-13T14:42:00.000-05:002009-01-13T14:42:00.000-05:00walk under those trees whilst the birds are roosti...walk under those trees whilst the birds are roosting & it will be lucky you dont get pooped onDarylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08241795455748298624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-43866108840687297042009-01-13T14:22:00.000-05:002009-01-13T14:22:00.000-05:00Merisi, I believe Elizabeth Bunker is an American ...Merisi, I believe Elizabeth Bunker is an American artist.Tess Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04889725786678984293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-59129564080045418822009-01-13T14:14:00.000-05:002009-01-13T14:14:00.000-05:00Beautiful barn swallow images! Do you know whether...Beautiful barn swallow images! Do you know whether this is a European or an American painting?Merisihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16781937797213521146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-51995955524578662612009-01-13T14:04:00.000-05:002009-01-13T14:04:00.000-05:00Very interesting stuff, Willow. Thanks for educati...Very interesting stuff, Willow. Thanks for educating me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-41431351365723373542009-01-13T13:53:00.001-05:002009-01-13T13:53:00.001-05:00Love the etymology, and like most, I believe it au...Love the etymology, and like most, I believe it augers well!Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03969389246865883205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-88921867158686129462009-01-13T13:53:00.000-05:002009-01-13T13:53:00.000-05:00Love the etymology, and like most, I believe it au...Love the etymology, and like most, I believe it augers well!Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03969389246865883205noreply@blogger.com