Yesterday I discovered a paper bag with four paperwhite bulbs—forgotten and sprouting exuberantly. I tucked them in among the spent paperwhite bulbs I planted in December.
All our outdoor bulbs remain under a thick blanket of snow. The Irish daffodils are appearing in our markets and were irresistible.Their scent fills the house and nips at the tails of the woodsmoke. They increase my anticipation for a trip to Ireland only six weeks away. Travel and spring. Both worth waiting for, I think.
I’m happy to keep the perpetual flow of green indoors until our world shifts to spring. 
Mar 08, 2013 @ 13:42:50
I must get you to myself for some chat about travel! I am dying to get to Ireland again. I was thinking a writer’s residency on the coast would be perfect…
Mar 08, 2013 @ 17:01:27
Let’s make a date! I can talk anyone’s ear off about Ireland, so beware. I lerve the place!!!
Mar 08, 2013 @ 14:56:24
I just had two bunches of Irish daffodils in the house. The scent was intoxicating! Excited for your trip too
Mar 08, 2013 @ 17:02:56
The sun is going down, but these daffodils are like sunrays on the table. Amazing. Yes, getting the big Ireland map out and getting exciting for traveling… Any favorite places in west Cork?
Mar 09, 2013 @ 00:39:06
Oh my, at first look I thought they were dino claws
Awesome!
Mar 09, 2013 @ 11:41:33
You’re right! Very funny.
Mar 11, 2013 @ 18:30:00
Daffodils are my favorite spring-time flower!
Mar 12, 2013 @ 12:36:55
Lovely photos! Reminds me I need to get some bulbs to force inside to help chase away the winter and welcome spring. I am so jealous of your upcoming travel. I have always wanted to go to Ireland. Have a fantastic time! Hopefully we will see some photos here post-travels?
Mar 12, 2013 @ 13:15:52
Thanks so much. I do plan to post plenty of Ireland photos. This is my 9th or 10th trip. I’ve lost track. It’s such a special place to me and enchants me over and over. I hope you go someday.