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Stupid Arctic Polar Vortex!

It was even cold, cold in Florida today.

Still, after the nice hot soup for supper last night, I had fresh Plant City strawberries for breakfast this morning.

That's yogurt, by the way--not whipped cream.

I got a big surprise when I returned from yoga class this afternoon--a big bouquet from my daughter and two grandchildren waiting on the doorstep.


Aren't they gorgeous.

They made me happy.

I put one stem at the kitchen window.

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  1. Muffy's MarksJanuary 7, 2014 at 8:51 PM

    Kudos to you for raising such a thoughtful daughter. Enjoy those beautiful flowers!!!

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  2. CarolJanuary 7, 2014 at 10:39 PM

    The flowers are gorgeous flowers, and gorgeous strawberries, but not as beautiul as your daughter and grandchildren.

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  3. TomJanuary 7, 2014 at 11:09 PM

    I bet it was their warm hearts that kept the flowers from freezing on your porch this afternoon!

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  4. KayJanuary 8, 2014 at 1:25 AM

    Wow! That's a whole lot of gorgeous orchids! I hope it warms up everywhere. This cold is crazy.

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  5. TaborJanuary 8, 2014 at 7:08 AM

    I love flower surprises from loved ones. It is the best pick-me-up...next to strawberries for breakfast.

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  6. MuffieJanuary 8, 2014 at 11:38 AM

    Gorgeous flowers! They always seem to brighten even the dark, cold days. Hope it warms up for you!

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2014 at 12:19 PM

    Oh, flowers always cheer me up, too. Blessings!

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  8. oklhdanJanuary 8, 2014 at 2:52 PM

    Beautiful flowers! Hope you days are always filled with beautiful surprises!

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  9. Arkansas PattiJanuary 8, 2014 at 6:49 PM

    Aw, how sweet of your daughter. A great way to brighten a cold day.

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  10. Linda ReederJanuary 8, 2014 at 7:24 PM

    Oh, so beautiful! Are those orchids!? I can't imagine a bouquet of orchids!

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    1. OlgaJanuary 8, 2014 at 8:25 PM

      They are orchids...I could not believe it either.

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  11. SakuJanuary 8, 2014 at 7:31 PM

    The flowers are gorgeous, how sweet of your daughter! BTW, I love the title of the post and soooo agree with you.

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  12. Sally WesselyJanuary 8, 2014 at 11:10 PM

    What a thoughtful daughter! I bet they really cheered you up. I've been gone too long from blogging. Glad to hear you are back in Florida.

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  13. UnknownJanuary 8, 2014 at 11:19 PM

    Those orchids are just spectacular! What a nice thing to come home to! The Arctic vortex has impacted us, too. I shouldn't complain about only 63 today but yet I do.

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  14. BarbJanuary 9, 2014 at 12:28 AM

    Your inside sure looks cozy with those vivid orchids! I talked with my s-i-l from Sarasota yesterday - she was complaining about the cold. Hope the citrus crop wasn't affected.

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  15. Jenn JilksJanuary 11, 2014 at 6:16 PM

    How lovely! "Cold?"

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