I Wondered, Errands, Fried Chicken

1. I used to notice a couple, who live down the road, out in their garden together, bending over this or that, carefully tending the flowers . At Christmas, they would decorate with lights. But last year the garden went unattended, there were no lights and I never saw the couple outside anymore. I was sad to think something had happened to one of them. And now here they are bending over a plant together!
2. I persisted until all the errands were done.
3. Buttermilk fried chicken. The family eagerly came to the dinner table.

Spring, A New Bed, Hairstyles

1. Spring overwhelms me this morning! No longer just a hint of spring, but full-blown spring in all its glory. The birds sing a variety of songs, the ground is supple under foot and the air feels cold from beneath yet warm from above. And the smells! Damp earth, sweetness in every direction, the air is flooded with scents. Green is the predominant color, glowing in vivid emeralds. What ever did I do to deserve this? Nothing, and yet here I am.
2. A good morning's work outside. Tess and I dig a new flower bed. I worry about stressed muscles, but I'm having too much fun to let up. I admit to myself that this may be the last ground I break in my gardening "career". I don't think I mind this realization too much.
3. As we toss clumps of sod into a pile, Tess starts trimming the long grass on them with scissors. She's giving the clumps hairstyles and we laugh at the one she gives a Mohawk.

Fog, Visitors, Sunshine

1. Another foggy morning and I love walking in it. The fog brings a peace and calm that is comforting.
2. A whirlwind visit from Lea, Cicely and Madalyn makes lunchtime festive.
3. The sun shines after several days of downpour!

Wisdom, Love, Happiness

1. A visit from Barbara over coffee! Made plans on how to approach the next half-century (with gusto). We are old and wise now and a little mischievous.
2. Calls and well wishes from everyone I love.
3. Henri surprised me when he snuffled and sniffed my ear as only a cute little dog can do.

Smells, Buds, Book Discussion

1.The damp earth gave off so many scents while I walked today. I caught a strong scent of cotton candy and later, cinnamon. I can't imagine where it came from, out in the middle of the field like that. Maybe my nose is playing tricks on me?
2. All of a sudden, trees and bushes are budding with flowers. The forsythia, flowering plum and my favorite, the flowering almond. I can't wait until the sun comes out and then see what happens!
3. Lively and interesting discussion in small group on the book we're reading, "The Language of God". We've been studying it for a while and I never tire of stretching my brain and wondering about things...

Misty, Hair, Ouch

1. I walked Henri at first light this morning. It was so very still and quiet with the rain in a fine mist. A light fog had settled and we had the whole world to ourselves.
2. What a great hair day! My hair likes the damp air and I didn't have to fuss with it at all. I know I'm so vain, but we all like a good hair day.
3. Poor Steve always injures himself on a project. He didn't need me, but I was glad to be home when he hurt his finger to fetch band-aids, a glass of water and fuss for a few minutes. I think there was a movie titled, "There Will Be Blood". That is the slogan for building our house.

Robins, Rennaissance, A Cold Cheek

1. The roundest, chubbiest robin I have ever seen!
2. Listened to one of my new old albums, Rennaissance and Annie Haslam while baking on a damp and dreary day.
3. A kiss on Tess' cheek which was cold from being outside.