For those of you who are already tired of looking at tulips, as if that is even possible? I think not, but, I won't be narrowminded. Surely there are one or three of you, yes? Raise your hand so I can see who you are. There will be no judgment, or at least so little you won't even notice it.

My family celebrated Easter last weekend. We did all the traditional things like coloring Easter Eggs, and flowers all around the house, but, the day starts off with the Easter Mass followed by a large family meal. We have always had lamb, and the tradition continues. Orthodox Christians around the world celebrate Easter/Pascha this Sunday. Easter service starts their day, and there will be decorated eggs (theirs are with red dye), and eat their traditional foods for dinner.

About those red eggs: In the Orthodox and Eastern Catholic Churches, Easter eggs are dyed red to represent the blood of Christ, with further symbolism being found in the hard shell of the egg symbolizing the sealed Tomb of Christ—the cracking of which symbolized his resurrection from the dead. source

Rows and rows of color. I do so love the brilliance of tulips, is it no wonder they long to be picked? I picked three of those tall yellow tulips which looked simply regal standing so tall and beautiful. I am not sure I have a favorite color for a tulip, each one is more remarkable than the other. I find it hard to play favorites. Do you have one that you favor? What is the color you like best? Remember, you can have more than one favorite. It is only fair!

If you read last week's #MarketFriday post, you already know that I have a season pass for the tulip farm. I say that with a smile. The tulip season is about three weeks and then it is gone, gone, gone. I paid $75.00 for the season pass, which also includes the sunflower farm in July/August. You get free flowers every time you go. Five tulips every day and three sunflowers when they are in season. Every day. You can go any time of the day and stay as long as you want. I know there are those wondering if it is worth the money spent.

They set up their tables so that you can wrap your tulips up and keep them together. If you pulled out the bulb with the flower, you can cut it off and toss it in the amnesty bucket, the back garbage bin to the right of your table. In a few hours, it will be full of bulbs that are being given back. If you keep them, they charge you $1.00 a bulb and if you toss them back, you pay nothing. Works out nicely.

I have bought a few varieties that I really liked for my own garden. I am pleased to be able to get some varieties that I have never had before. Yesterday, I bought 5 bulbs for $1.00, so I got charged $5.00 extra so I could continue walking out that door. Hypothetical, as there is no door. Still, I paid the $5.00 but I was excited to get these bulbs. Each one of them had a double bulb. You only get charged for one. So yes! Another bonus! It's like they are paying me to take their bulbs away!

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