Start with a dozen smiles
Add a pint of pleasant days
A heaping cup of happiness
A tablespoon of praise
Stir in lots of sugar
Be sure to add some spice
A handful of good humor
Always makes things nice
Mix it all together
Til you get a perfect blend
And you'll have something special
A once in a Lifetime Friend!

Thank you for being my friend!

42 comments:

  1. I really love that darling Duchess. The sweetest thing,
    xxoo

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  2. Goodmorning Duchess!
    How kind of you!
    Have a cheerful Tuesday!

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  3. And thank you, too - what a jolly little poem! Just up my street!

    Pomona x

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  4. That's so kind of you, dear Duchess! Have a rosy Tuesday!

    Re my squirrel blogpal,tried to get him photographed with darling Clive & moi all TOGETHER but he'd disappeared before I'd even finished posting those pics of him all over the world! But now I know where he is - in Dorset! Hmmm!! Am looking forward to the next scoop - a sighting of him posing under yr peony bush!

    Hope you're having a wonderful week!

    xxxLOL LOLA:)

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  5. Beautiful post! Have a lovely day.

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  6. oh so sweet! thank you for following my blog, i love yours, im just off to make a mid morning cup of tea!! he he!!! fliss xx

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  7. Ahh..Thats so so sweet of you, Duchess. Have a beautiful and rosy tuesday.

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  8. Dear Duchess,
    A very nice way to start the day!

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  9. What a beautiful post!♥♥♥♥♥

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  10. This is beautiful, and a real pick-me-up today!
    Thank you so much for your more than kind comments to me.
    I so appreciate your understanding and I can relate to your feelings very well.
    Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness.
    Wishing you everything good,
    Your friend, Eileen

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  11. Good Morning Dear Sweet One~
    What a lovely post and a sweet way to start the day~

    Wishing you beauty and love today,
    LuLu~*xoxo

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  12. Awwww... it really sounds so sweet and lovely!

    Have a nice day with a lot of happines, Duchess

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  13. Happy Tuesday, Duchess! Now, that is one recipe I can follow...thank you for sharing that with us, your friends! I always love your sweet pictures and words...I wish you joy and happiness today, and always...xoxox

    Mary

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  14. Wow Very beautiful & pleasant post ......very nice of u Duchess...

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  15. That is super nice! It put a smile on the grumpy face I have been wearing all day!

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  16. This is a great recipe to live by. Hope your day is a good one.

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  17. Good afternoon :-))), what a beautiful post!
    I would like to invite you to stop by my Blog to receive the "Divine Award" I created for you. And, yes , you are being tagged!:-)))

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  18. Lovely poem, Duchess. And thank you too, the pleasure is all mine.

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  19. HI!!!
    Thanks for stopping by and leaving nice words about what ot eat at the rose and crwon at Disney world!!! I just may have to try both now!!!!
    Hugs honey
    I'll be gone for about a week and taking a little break from commenting on everyone's blogs as I just cannot keep up with this and home too!!! You understand!!!!
    I will pop in and out
    hugs,
    jamie

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  20. maravilloso tu blog!!
    felicitaciones!!
    Carolina
    desde Chile

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  21. That was lovely jubbly dear Duchess. Thank you.

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  22. And thank you for being my friend! You leave such loving comments on my blog. Thank you. Your a sweetie. ♥

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  23. Hello, Dear Dutchess! Thank you for coming to see me and introducing yourself! You're a darling!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia :)

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  24. Duchess, what a beautiful post to come to this evening! I can feel all the stress just fade away . . .

    Thank you so much for sharing!

    Blessings,
    Teresa

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  25. What a lovely post Duchess!!
    thank you again for the blog award I put your link in my post today
    xoxo
    Bunny

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  26. Hello there Duchess!!

    I just can't get enough of your photos. They are all so dreamy. Like a treat for my eyes.
    Your peony post is just breathtaking. State flower of Indiana...hmmm...wonder if hubby will go there with me??? heeheehee! Too bad I didn't know it was the 12th anniversary flower, I just had my 12th anniversary this past april. I would've decorated the whole house with peonies.
    Love, love, love your blog.
    ♥ Rebecca

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  27. what a lovley poem! perfect to start a day! (apologize for my MIA but I lost your url..I thought I bookmarked it..but not..)sorry I am back...

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  28. Love those photos! I want that scale, and I notice that book: Mastering the Art... ;)

    Have a lovely day duchess!

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  29. Such a lovely poem!. The photo's of the peony's are beautiful a sight to behold. I really enjoyed both your posts very much.
    Take care and enjoy your day,
    Elizabeth

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  30. Nice poem and pictures. The photography is always so beautiful on your sight. You must be a very good photographer.

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  31. How eloquently put dear Duchess & how so very kind. I appreciate you my friend as well ~ ♥ deb

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  32. Pls collect ur Award from my blog dear...

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  33. How do you always know the right thing to say xxx
    I came accross to thank you so much for your kind words you are a very wise woman Duchess!
    I was greeted with this post and felt instantly calm! you are an inspiration :) Thank you!

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  34. Blessings to you!
    It is a pleasure to be blogging buddies.
    Nice post.
    I enjoy your blog,
    d

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  35. Hi Duchess, I have an award for you o my blog. Kindly accept it. have a great day.

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  36. Wow... wonderful display! Yummy figs..!

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  37. GORGEOUS DUCHESS. I just can't express how wonderful all the shots are and the differnt ways figs can be had.......awesome/

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  38. Very nice blog. I like all the flowers here.

    Best

    Get a smiley face on your blog:

    http://fotoplazza.blogspot.com/2009/08/smile.html

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  39. OH MY GOODNESS I was so surprised to see your post about figs! I am a little naive about this delicious fruit and on a walk one evening we stumbled across a fig tree, which I had never seen before! My huhoney plucked a ripened fruit from the tree and opened it up and immediately took a taste! He shared his perfect experience with me and I was thrilled! It was like an unspoken Garden of Eden experience! LOL I am definetely going to plant a fig tree, they are soooo beautiful!

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  40. Thanks for being my friend too, how sweet! I love the colorful sprinkles, they make me happy!

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  41. honey this is amazingly yummy! and beautifull...cheers!

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