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Spring Forward
by Cynthia E. Jones
April, 2006
...even when the weather refuses to remember,
we can set our mood for the season with some creative readings.
my spring is just this:
a single bamboo shoot
a willow branch
Haiku of 
Kobayashi Issa
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Spring Selections
Silent Spring by Rachel Carson
Page 1.
Chapter I. A Fable for Tomorrow
Excerpt: There was once a town in the heart of America where all life seemed to live in harmony and its
surroundings. The town lay in the midst of a checkerboard of prosperous farms, with fields of grain
and hillsides of orchards where, in spring, white clouds of bloom drifted above the green fields. In
autumn, oak and maple and birch set up a blaze of color that flamed and flickered across a backdrop
of pines. Then foxes barked in the hills and deer silently crossed the fields, half hidden in the
mists of the fall mornings.
Ostara by Edain McCoy
Eggs-actlly Ostara
Excerpt: The not-so-humble egg is inarguably the most pervasive symbol of the world's spring festivals,
Ostara included. Within its shell is contained all the archetypical connections of humanity has ever
held with life, death and life renewed. This eternal cycle of rebirth at spring is a major theme in
the spring holidays of virtually every one of the world's religions, from the most ancient Pagan
expressions of spirituality to the most modern sects of Christianity.
Experiencing the Passion of Jesus - A Discussion Guide by Lee Strobel, and Garry Poole
Excerpt: The Passion for the Christ illustrates the ability of film to engage its audience. In shock
and disbelief, repelled by the brutality and suffering, we witness the gruesome crucifixion of
Jesus-and our instinct for justice is stirred. 'Who did this?' we want to shout. 'Who's to blame for
this atrocity?' The endless flogging, the swollen eye, the shredded flesh-all of the horrific
violence compels us to demand, 'Who is responsible?' Surely the guilty party must pay for this?'
Spring's Sprung by Lynn Plourde
Excerpt: 'Mother Earth rouses her daughters -March, April, and May. "You must wake the world to start a new day".' I chose this selection as it would be a fun and
an easy read for new
readers and something a parent may consider for an Easter basket
filler. This is one for the night stand for story time.
Recommended reading ages for this illustrated book are 4-8 years.
New Illustrated Guide to Gardening by Reader's Digest editors
Excerpt: 'Updated to take your garden into the 21st century, the
NEW ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO GARDENING is the definitive practical
volume on the subject. It's an indispensable gardener's bible
that covers every aspect of growing healthy flowers, trees,
shrubs, vegetables, fruits, and herbs. It is the only gardening
book you'll ever need.'
Gardening for Dummies by Mike MacCaskey, and Bill Marken
Excerpt: 'You've probably heard about the green thumbs and the
brown thumbs. Some people seem to have an almost magical ability
to raise beautiful, healthy plants, whereas others seem to turn
out only withering brown husks.
No matter which group you identify with, take note: Anyone can
become a gardener.'
Gardening in Containers: Creative Ideas from America's Best
Gardeners by Fine Gardening Magazine (Editor)
Excerpt: 'COLOR THROUGHOUT THE SEASON in just one 22
inch-diameter terra-cotta pot there in out entrance garden, we
created a wonderful progression of color from April until the end
of October: brilliant red tulips for almost a month, which we then
uprooted and replaced in mid-May with the dark red Fuchsias.' This
book is beautiful illustrated with garden photos of their
projects.
All of these selections can be found at Amazon.com with excerpts.
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