Monday, April 4, 2016

Spring


Spring in Northern Ontario is a mysterious thing.
A week before this, the crocuses were free of snow and blooming nicely.
We'll see what happens next!

We've got some serious medical issues with a few family members taking up a lot of our time and energy right now, so I may not be out and about as often as I'd like.

At times like this, I'm glad I write romance - all HEAs are very welcome right now! :)

How's spring treating you so far?
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  1. Alex J. CavanaughApril 4, 2016 at 5:44 AM

    Prayers for your family! Focus on them.

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  2. Elizabeth Spann CraigApril 4, 2016 at 5:56 AM

    Sorry to hear about your family members. Sending good wishes your way!

    Crocuses are so hardy--I'm thinking they'll come through the snow just fine. :)

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    1. Jemi FraserApril 4, 2016 at 6:51 PM

      Thanks Elizabeth! Crocuses are so strong, I think you're right :)

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  3. Natalie AguirreApril 4, 2016 at 7:02 AM

    Sorry about your family challenges. I hope things work out for them. Spring is starting a little cold here, but winter was so good I can't complain.

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    1. Jemi FraserApril 4, 2016 at 6:51 PM

      We had a good winter too - this is only a minor setback :)

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  4. L. Diane WolfeApril 4, 2016 at 7:07 AM

    So sorry to hear about your family.

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  5. Mason CanyonApril 4, 2016 at 7:27 AM

    Hugs and prayers for you and your family members. When the buttercups show their heads around here it means we'll probably have at least a dusting of snow. Love the crocuses.

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    1. Jemi FraserApril 4, 2016 at 6:52 PM

      Thank you! There's always at least a little bit of snow after the blooms :)

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  6. Misha GerrickApril 4, 2016 at 8:03 AM

    Thrilled to see spring is starting there, because it means our hot summer is almost over. ;-)

    Praying for you and your family.

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    1. Jemi FraserApril 4, 2016 at 6:52 PM

      Thanks Misha!
      It's amazing how we're always looking forward to the next season - no matter what it is :)

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  7. DEZMONDApril 4, 2016 at 8:18 AM

    Meanwhile, it's 30*C here!
    Sorry to hear about sick family members!

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    1. Jemi FraserApril 4, 2016 at 6:53 PM

      Wow! 30 degrees is crazy high - we're -15*C right now including wind chill :)

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  8. JeffOApril 5, 2016 at 6:17 AM

    My best to you and your family, and here's hoping for quick and happy resolutions to the difficulties.

    Plows going up my street as I type this, and it's zero--ZERO!!!--Fahrenheit right now. (makes sound like Lurch from "The Addams Family")

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    1. Jemi FraserApril 5, 2016 at 4:26 PM

      Love the Addams Family!! :)
      We're apparently getting dumped on tonight - I want spring back :)

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  9. Leslie S. RoseApril 5, 2016 at 5:14 PM

    Hugs for your family. Those flowers are gorgeous. I want a yard full of them.

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    1. Jemi FraserApril 6, 2016 at 8:22 PM

      Thanks so much!
      The poor crocuses are buried under 6 inches of snow now! :)

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  10. Laurel GarverApril 5, 2016 at 6:06 PM

    Sorry to hear you're entering a stressful period. Hugs to you and wishes for some HEAs of your own. :-)

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  11. Romance Book HavenApril 5, 2016 at 10:23 PM

    Hugs Jemi. Hope your family member recovers fast from the medical trouble.

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    1. Jemi FraserApril 6, 2016 at 8:29 PM

      Thanks, sadly, we're talking palliative in at least 1 case

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  12. Kelly SteelApril 5, 2016 at 11:17 PM

    Prayers for your family.

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  13. Michelle WallaceApril 6, 2016 at 5:14 AM

    Sorry to read about the medical issues, Jemi.
    Hugs.
    ...I love the purple flowers...
    Take care.
    Writer In Transit

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    1. Jemi FraserApril 6, 2016 at 8:30 PM

      Thanks Michelle
      Crocuses are one of my faves too :)

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  14. cleemckenzieApril 6, 2016 at 12:57 PM

    Terrible to hear about your family. May all be well soon. There's hope in those beautiful crocus, pushing their way into the world af their winter hibernation.

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    1. Jemi FraserApril 6, 2016 at 8:30 PM

      Thanks Lee. That's one of my favourite things about crocuses! It's all about the hope :)

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  15. klahanieApril 6, 2016 at 5:09 PM

    Hi Jemi,

    I'm very sorry to read that some of your family have some medical issues. Your priority, is, of course, the welfare of your beloved family.

    May the eventual spring bring happier times, Jemi.

    Hugs, your way,

    Gary

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    1. Jemi FraserApril 6, 2016 at 8:31 PM

      Thanks Gary & Penny too 'cause I know she's always there!!!
      I'm counting on the spring!

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  16. Michael Di GesuApril 7, 2016 at 12:34 AM

    Hi, Jemi,

    So sorry to hear about your family. Nothing worse. For the past four months, I was nursing a new puppy. WE finally found out he has food allergies. Poor puppy.

    WE are cold here. Chicago is still in winter, even after the 70 degree tease we had on Sunday. It was VERY short lived.

    Good news, one of my short stories is coming out at the end of May. Happy to be in an incredible anthology with over thirty amazing writers!

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    1. Jemi FraserApril 7, 2016 at 9:24 PM

      Michael - thank you. It's really, really tough right now. We're a few hours north of Chicago, and it sounds like our weather is kind of similar. Hope that sun starts peeking out more often.

      Congrats on the story! That's an awesome group of authors in the anthology!

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  17. BethApril 10, 2016 at 12:23 PM

    I"m sorry to hear that you're dealing with medical issues in your family. Hope everyone is doing better soon.

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    1. Jemi FraserApril 10, 2016 at 1:36 PM

      Thanks so much Beth. I appreciate the good wishes! :)

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