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The Stars are out at Temple Square
By Dian Thomas

Temple Square is famous for its beautiful flowers, but this weekend was even more special. The spring stars were out and brides, kids, and families came out to enjoy and celebrate this beautiful day.

If you have ever planted bulbs in the fall, you know it is a mystery as to how they will look. I have decided that the people who plant on Temple Square have an extra touch, as all the flowers come out at the same time and are beyond beautiful.

Over the weekend I learned that the Hebrew word for Heaven is Nature. If you were on Temple Square recently, you would be sure that you had gone to heaven. Nature could not get better.


Gardens in front of Temple Square museum


Tulips in full bloom


Beautiful bed of flower blend so many flower and so many colors

For those of you who will be flying though Salt Lake and have a layover for a few hours, you will want to catch one of the Free Shuttles that come by every hour. You can find them at the first door in terminal one and at the last door at terminal 2. Temple Square is just a few blocks from the airport. To check this out go to www.mormon.org.


Temple Square Shuttle

Just married couples were out and about having their photos taken. It was fun to look at the beautiful brides' dresses and the handsome couples as them beam with happiness.


This couple seals their marriage with a special kiss at the reflection pond.


Beds of flowers frame this bride and groom with the temple in background

For families it was a day to dress up for photos. This little child seems to be part of the beautiful garden

For those that are fascinated with water, it is a place to reach out and feel the rushing water coming off from several waterfalls and fountains.

This small boy takes time to reach out and check the temperature of the water.

For these graceful statues their job is 24/7. They dance all day and night in the middle of the beautiful flowers.

If you live near Salt Lake, plan a special trip this weekend to go and visit this special place.

Note from Dian: I have a new web site that I would like to invite you to visit. It is www.dianthomas.com. Please go and enjoy all of the new things that I have posted. Also if any of you would like to join me on one of my many trips to China this year please send me an email at dian@dianthomas.com or go to http://dianthomas.com/travel.htm.

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About the Author:

During the past 25 years, Dian Thomas has delivered more than 5000 media appearances. She is the author of 18 books, including the New York Times Best Seller Roughing it Easy, which has sold more than a million copies. She was a network reporter — for eight years — on NBC’s Today Show. Tom Brokaw, NBC’s news anchor, said, “Dian made her network television debut on NBC’s Today Show and quickly became one of our most popular featured performers. Dian has some of the most spectacular ideas you can possibly imagine.”

She appeared on the NBC’s Tonight Show as well as several times on ABC’s Good Morning America and then went on the make weekly appearances for six years on ABC’s Home Show. She is now joins Meridian as a regular columnist. Watch for her features every Thursday.

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