Spring Snowshoeing

This was early April, and now in late April we could begin to plant our gardens--and many have. I'll probably wait until May. Someone said the other day that she never plants until Mother's Day. I think that may be a good rule of thumb, since often I get too excited and plant early and seeds rot. I love spring peas, so that will be my first item I'll put in. My friend Mike said he thought he'd go over and start pulling weeds. We did have several days of 60-70 degree weather, but it's colder again and even a prediction of snow. My friend, who's in this picture, said he was in sleet the other day. That was nearer to the Olympics, but there you have it. Late spring coming.

Ciao! Flower

Merry Christmas

This is Fairhaven in Bellingham. This is an unusual amount of snow for us. See how much is on top of the cars. Unbelievable. Now it sounds like it's raining. It will be a sloppy mess for awhile.

Today I'm baking cookies, listening to Christmas music and cleaning house. At the end of the year, I like to sum things up. Clean up and put away--make a fresh start. I wish I'd down a little better job with getting to the leaves at the garden, but alas, I'm easy on myself for a change. The new soil I turned over in my life--to be gentle and happy, we all must be, really. Why be a Scrooge? What is so important?

Okay, happy happy. And if you are in snow, have some fun. If you are with family, love them fiercely.

Merry Christmas.

Flower