Odds and Ends of Life!

Some days it really feels as though spring is here. To which I say, "about time!" It was one rough winter, between terrible cold and Rick's leg, and then the rainiest spring I can remember. But the world is waking up. This is the view I see when I look out at my neighbor's yard.

And this, my bird feeder and house -- last year a wren took up residence. I hope she returns!

The good news is that Rick was freed from the dreaded "boot" at last! His appointment showed the break had healed and now he's to take it easy as he gets back into regular walking life.

Yeah. Well, he's putting more than his allotted weight on it (which the doc said was up to him, so I suppose it's all right) and he's beginning to be a bit more like himself. Soon, the bike! Not soon enough for Rick.

I've been cleaning and tossing. And of course you come across all sorts of things. This is what takes awhile. Bundling clothing or household is fast. Going through papers and photos is not. Can you find me? This is second grade.

I took this pic a few weeks ago -- by now I probably wouldn't recognize these fellows!  They are getting their grown-up colors!

And I loved this photo -- it was like a few guys hanging out at the neighborhood pub, checking out the world!

I was witness to a first-class hissy fit when Lizzie "met" an interloper -- Aretha! (That's what I call her, because she's asking for Respect!) Lizzie was having none of it as they glared and hissed through the door!

Mail call has been nice lately! My long-awaited set of Susan Branch mugs arrived!

Perfect for all beverages, hot or cold!

My friend Joan sent a wonderful package of a new mystery series which I'll write more about later in a book post. And when Wren went to Paris to the Atelier des Lumiere (I wrote about it here), she sent me this wonderful "lampshade" from the Van Gogh installation. She said it reminded her of Cork Poppers as it fits over a wine glass with a tealight inside. I love it!

And of course, more to come. Yes, some art time and some time at the theatre. Lots to share -- I just have to get off the stick and get the posts written! But oh, I'll miss these pretty blossoms!

Meanwhile, I leave you with two of my favorite living, breathing beings in the world.

Hmm. Wonder what's up?

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