View From The Glider We’ve been working outside on these rain-free days. Don mowed the lilac side of the lawn yesterday and I pulled lots of weeds. I need to weed whack but I have to do it sparingly as my hand continues to heal. Anyway, we took about a half hour to sit on the glider and gaze […]
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Buttercups I love the appearance of  buttercups on our lawn. Usually, they are concentrated on the lilac side of the front lawn, but this year, I’ve found them scattered around the property. They’re so cheery and delicate. Like dandelions, they pop right back after being mowed. Eventually, they’ll fade away until next year, but I sure […]
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Mother Play My goodness, the pansies are so lovely this year. We’ve had rain for 3 days and we’re finally going to get a break today. Don has a gig tonight and we’re still tired from our trek into the city on Wednesday, so I have ordered him to take it easy until he has to head […]
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Blooms and a Day in the City The bridal veil spirea is in bloom: It’s really beautiful this year! We did a lot of work outside on Monday and Tuesday. The entire property is mowed except for the constantly wet secret garden, there has been much weeding and pruning, and I finally sowed some seeds yesterday, about two weeks later than usual. […]
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Puzzle Solving and Some Critters Finished puzzle: By the artist Alphonse Mucha – “Zodiac.” I love, love his work and it was a joy to solve this puzzle. Entirely with my left hand, by the way! It’s getting much better. It was both a rainy and a sunny weekend. Don mowed on Saturday and I did some pruning and weeding […]
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