Thursday, January 24, 2013

Amaryllis Bulb: Double Red Flowers

Blooming time-lapse: in reverse...

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This older Amaryllis bulb was a gift to us. Now is its third or fourth consecutive annual blooming performance in what has become an anticipated holiday season event at our home. The stalk holds the double flowers this year almost two feet above the bulb -- an increase from the past.
More information: The United States National Arboretum

"Red January"
From today forward, this is his (the big bulb's) "call name" -- Red January. This celebratory naming will recognize his brilliant red color, timely consistency, and perennially honor the San Francisco 49er football team during the January playoffs for being the 2013 National Football Conference (NFC) Champions. February 3rd this year, the Super Bowl is next...

On Topic:
Red January


LIFT (Link I Found Today)
Most moving musical moment of the 2013 Presidential Inauguration:
Kelly Clarkson sings, "My Country, 'Tis of Thee'"
Watch the performance (FNC video - 3:16) here

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