(repost) Friday Favorite Feature 43 — Doodads and Notice of Hiatus

Everyone who reads my blog regularly knows I’ve been going strong since March with Women Music March 2025 and A2Z 2025.  The weather is getting nice and there are things that need to get done out in the yard.  The bike needs to get out on the roads and bike paths.  I’ve got some writing that needs to be done.  This means a blog hiatus.  I will be back for dVerse’  Prosery on June 9.  Other than that,  I will not be around Tao Talk until the first of July.  

The rest of this post are pics of this and that.


Claytonia virginica L. (aka Springbeauty) at Hager Park


maple “blossoms” at Hager Park


playground castle at Hager Park


one of many beds of tulips in bloom at fmg


tulips are blooming
each colorful face open
alive with fragrance


fossil rests in 
playground ginkgo shade
children’s laughter

47 Comments Add yours

  1. We will miss you!

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar Lisa or Li says:

      {{{HUGS}}} Thanks! I will still write to what I’ve committed to so still send me that email. and also will be writing the other thing as well.

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  2. You surely need a break after two hectic months. You will be missed, Li.

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar Lisa or Li says:

      I do! Thank you, Dear Punam <3

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      1. You are welcome, Li. ❤️

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  3. Lovely photos. Enjoy your blogging break. We’ll miss you.

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar Lisa or Li says:

      Thanks, Esther. See you on the flip side!

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  4. See ya later. Sometimes a break is what’s called for – from just about anything.

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar Lisa or Li says:

      Thanks, Steve :)

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  5. Sadje's avatar Sadje says:

    Enjoy the break Li

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      1. Sadje's avatar Sadje says:

        🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

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  6. ghostmmnc's avatar ghostmmnc says:

    Beautiful flowers and thoughts. Wishing you some rest and also some fun while you enjoy the nice weather . :)

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar Lisa or Li says:

      Thanks x 2, Barbara :)

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  7. Violet Lentz's avatar Violet Lentz says:

    Enjoy your time away. I am confidant you will.

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar Lisa or Li says:

      Thanks, V. Me too. Lots to talk about on my return.

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  8. Have a good break, Lisa!

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar Lisa or Li says:

      Nancy, thanks much. I will try :)

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  9. I always enjoy your doodads, Lisa, which I feel are a bit of a visual equivalent to my Sunday Six posts. Sounds like you got a good deal of stuff coming up, so I fully get your hiatus. My short recent break once again made me realize how much additional time I have when I don’t blog. Hope you have a great break! :-)

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar Lisa or Li says:

      Christian your always kind comments are appreciated. I’m glad you had a chance to get a break, and you’re right, it frees A LOT of time up. Thanks on the break. I’ll be blogging until Sunday night so I will see this week’s Sunday Six :)

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  10. memadtwo's avatar memadtwo says:

    Enjoy your break! Christian is so right about extra time. It’s hard to balance. (K)

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar Lisa or Li says:

      I’m going to give it a good try. Thanks, K.

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  11. Badfinger (Max)'s avatar Badfinger (Max) says:

    I wish you the best on your break and hope you get things done! A break helps quite a bit. I might have to take some time as well coming up.
    The tulip bed is awesome! You know what I would like to have? Honeysuckle…I love that and the smell.

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar Lisa or Li says:

      Thank you on the break. We can still email. I know I owe you one.

      Max, we had some on the back lot of our old house. It’s a beautiful plant and hummingbirds like it. You need a strong trellis for it. Ours climbed up a tree, but it can kill the tree.

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      1. Badfinger (Max)'s avatar Badfinger (Max) says:

        I was going to ask you that…about emailing you…cool.
        I like green vines as well…but they can creep everywhere…but honeysuckle…I love that smell! It does attract bees.

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        1. Lisa or Li's avatar Lisa or Li says:

          Yes, honeysuckle smells great! We had a wisteria vine in the front by the porch but the yard was too shady. That thing grew humongous but it never ever bloomed :(

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          1. Badfinger (Max)'s avatar Badfinger (Max) says:

            They do…you feel like taking a bite at times lol. They can get huge.

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  12. Fandango's avatar Fandango says:

    Enjoy your break, Li. Make the most of it.

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar Lisa or Li says:

      I am, Fandango. Thank you <3

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  13. Enjoy your break, Lisa.

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar Lisa or Li says:

      Thanks, Robbie!

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  14. randydafoe's avatar randydafoe says:

    Lovely pics , enjoy Lisa!

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar Lisa or Li says:

      Thanks much, Randy!

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  15. Steve's avatar Steve says:

    You had me at, “The bike needs to get out on the roads and bike paths”! I hope you are enjoying the break and getting lots of good outdoor time in! Love the tulips.

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar Lisa or Li says:

      Steve, lots of outdoor time for sure. Going on the first group bike ride on Sunday. Supposed to be a lovely day.

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      1. Steve's avatar Steve says:

        Nice! Enjoy the group ride, Lisa… I’ll be on one that day, too.

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  16. Love the tulips! Hope you have a wonderful, restorative break, Lisa!

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar Lisa or Li says:

      Me too, Dana, thanks!

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  17. pvcann's avatar pvcann says:

    See you then ❤️

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  18. memadtwo's avatar memadtwo says:

    I really like that castle pic. Get the bike rolling! Although I hope your weather is a bit warmer and less wet than ours right now…(K)

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  19. Prior...'s avatar Prior... says:

    hope your break is going well – and just wanted to say you are missed on Friday Fictioneers

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar Lisa or Li says:

      Yes, it is, thanks. I appreciate you dropping in to say so <3

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