Wednesday, April 7, 2010   one of my favorite things about
spring has to be the magnolia tree. it's fluffy, pink blossoms
draw me in and make me want to lay down on the green grass and
gaze up for hours watching the breeze float through the branches
i think part of the reason i am drawn to these trees are the
wonderful memories of my grandmother's backyard she had a
beautiful magnolia tree in the corner by the house the picnic
table always sat near it she died almost 7 years ago and
although my grandfather still lives in the same house we rarely
visit she was the quintessential host her home was always
immaculate there was always something good to eat, to drink no
matter when you showed up we spent every holiday there most
weekends (especially in the summer - they had a pool) my
grandfather doesn't open the pool anymore doesn't keep up with
her beautiful garden hasn't invited anyone over since she died
we do go there, but just to pop in, say hello, never to spend
the day so when i see a magnolia blossom in th