Sunday, March 29, 2009

Springtime: Here and There

It has turned out to be an absolutely gorgeous Sunday afternoon in Poolesville. Our sliding glass door is open, allowing a warm breeze to slightly move the curtains. I can see the Willow Tree budding and the Forsythia taking on it's yellow hue. The white, puffy clouds are beautiful against the blue sky backdrop. Our Dove couple have returned for the fourth consecutive year, so the cooing can be heard. It appears that Spring has finally arrived in Poolesville.

On the other side of the world, we have Springtime in Afghanistan. The spring thaw signals the start of the Afghan "fighting season". I've read numerous articles telling the story of Canadian and Australian soldiers killed recently. Roughly 65,000 international forces are in Afghanistan, more than half from the United States.


A U.S. Marine carries supplies from a helicopter on March 27, 2009 to a remote Marine camp in Golestan in southwestern Afghanistan. Marines in the area have seen a spike in Taliban attacks in recent days with the onset of the traditional spring "fighting season."

As we enjoy the many pleasures which Spring holds, let us not forget our Airman, Soldiers, Sailors and Marines.

18 comments:

none said...

It's a nice spring day here too.

Looks like when the Taliban finish with their opium crop they go back to their terrorism.

I think they need to start hitting the drug trade that is funding these idiots.

Unknown said...

hammer...thanks for stopping by. I must ask; is it power, drugs or religion?

Midlife, menopause, mistakes and random stuff... said...

Beautiful Spring day here as well Airman Mom....
I'm going to concur with you....I think that it's a combination of all 3: Power, Drugs & Religion.
Crazy, no? I find that I just don't understand and couldn't be prouder of our brave men and women who fight for our liberties and freedom.

Steady On
Reggie Girl

Gigi Ann said...

I woke up to about 3 inches of snow on this fine spring day here in Iowa. But, a lot of it has melted only some here and there.

Unknown said...

rg...so glad you enjoyed a great spring day as well. We must always remember our freedoms are not free!

Unknown said...

gramma...thank you for stopping by!!!

As Cape Cod Turns said...

Don't worry, they are not forgotten!

Unknown said...

sue...thank you so very much!!!!!!

Mary said...

AM,

Your description of your beautiful weather was beautiful. It rained here this morning but this afternoon was sunny with a bite in the air. Yesterday was warm and lovely.

I will keep these men and women in my prayers. They are not forgotten.

Blessings,
Mary

Unknown said...

mary...thank you for your kind words. It is always good to have you stop by!

Anonymous said...

Hi I just wanted to say that I love your blog and Good Luck to you

Mary Ellen said...

We're enjoying downpouring rain, and melting snow that combine for unbelievable mud...not as much fun as it sounds where you are!

We'll never forget our soldiers and their sacrifices!

Unknown said...

right is right...thank you for your kind words!

Unknown said...

ME...Spring is coming to Maine, soon! Thank you for stopping by!

juliannah said...

We will not forget them...I think about them everyday, Mudpuppy, my nephew still in Iraq, my son soon to go to parts unknown. Thanks for showing a more positive view!

skywind said...

Beautiful spring day, the quiet battlefield.
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Unknown said...

julie...my prayersand thanks are with your nephew. I do appreciate your words!

Unknown said...

skywind...thank you for stopping by.