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I Needed That

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The view from where I sit as I write this post.

What did I ever do without WiFi?

The bullfrog (or bullfrogs) is awfully chatty this morning. It’s almost non-stop. It’s a gorgeous sunny day and rain is expected tomorrow, so I’m going to enjoy the weather while I can. I do have to run errands; buy groceries, go to the bank, mail the bills…buy another stone dove…

I mowed the entire front lawn yesterday. Of course, I took a nice break halfway through, drinking water and rocking on the glider.

Then I got back to it. It’s a heck of a lot of work.

But it looks awfully pretty this morning.

I watched Cinema Paradiso  last night on Netflix. It may be my favorite movie; at the very least, it’s tied with To Kill a Mockingbird. If you’ve never seen it, you should remedy that. Glorious, moving, funny, heartbreaking and ultimately, life-affirming. I couldn’t get it out of my mind – that happens every time I see it – and since Don is the person who introduced me to it, I had to call him and talk through my highly emotional state at the end of the movie.

I cannot say enough about how much I love it and how much I needed to see it, given these times. I’ll choose “Life-Affirming” for $200, Alex.

A couple of photos of the secret garden (for lack of a better term) behind the kitchen, now with four vintage English pots.

I guess Monday is a holiday? Now that I’m not working very much, I’m no longer up on these things. It’s just another day, although there will be a steady stream of RVs and trailers headed for the campground down the road. People come from all over the place to camp right where I live.

Lucky me!

Happy Friday.

 

Antiquing & Lazing

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Since yesterday was rainy, but only slightly rainy, I suggested we visit my now favorite antique shop because I was pretty sure Don would love it. He did. He found something he liked, and I found something we all know I like.

Two more antique English pots.

I’ve always been drawn to vintage stone pots but somehow I never came across any. I’m so thrilled to have four now. These will be planted and added to the cinder block border behind the kitchen. Aren’t they gorgeous? They’re cast stone, which means they’re impervious to cold weather and won’t crack. Often, newer pots are cast cement, which is not impervious to the weather.

Not sure how old these are – I forgot to ask! But I’m going to find out.

We talked with Rebekah, the owner, and one of her customers for a long time. I kept staring at Rebekah’s glasses, because they looked an awful lot like mine. Turns out they’re the same Warby Parker frames I own! And she has two pairs, just as I do. One for reading. One for distance.

Great minds…

Then we stopped for lunch and returned to the cottage, where we lazed around the rest of the day.

And now – sigh – Don returns to NYC. The good news is that he really feels like he had a relaxing break. I’m so happy about that. He needed one.

After I drop him off at the bus station, I’m headed to Rick and Doug’s to walk Sam. Wonder what size stick he’ll pick up this time?

Bridal Veil Spirea as viewed from the porch.

I added this geranium to the memorial garden the other day.

The weekend after this coming weekend will be spent in NYC as my sister is coming to town! She’s flying in on June 1st and leaving on the 3rd and we’re going to see Escape to Margaritaville Saturday night. She’ll be staying with us at the apartment. I can’t wait!

Happy Wednesday.

 

 

Flowers and Bunnies

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The bridal veil spirea is in full bloom and it’s glorious.

Don’s home. I picked him up at the bus station around 7:30, so it was still light enough for him to see all the green and the gardens. While I made dinner, he sat out on the porch. And this morning, we started off the day with our first cup of coffee and some time on the glider.

It couldn’t be a lovelier day. Perfect weather. Tomorrow? Rain. But at least he’s going to get one day of warmth and blue skies.

Before I went to get Don, I watched two bunnies outside the living room window. One was clearly older, perhaps the mom, and the other, while not a baby, was young enough that it stuck very close to mom’s side.

Mom – or elder brother/sister  – was eating dandelions. The youngster stayed in that still, waiting position until the other rabbit moved. Then the youngster immediately followed.

A closeup of youngster.

Eventually, mom/elder sibling took a rest and the baby waited.

I left the room for a while and came back to three of them! The two youngest were chasing each other.

I also saw Henry, who was (tsk! tsk!) walking into the big garden bed. Knowing the timidity of groundhogs, I simply opened the screen door and he took off. Henry, I have lately discovered, is gray around his muzzle, so that’s how I now know if the groundhog I’m seeing is him.

I have to go to Rick and Doug’s later to walk Sam as they’re going to be gone most of the day. But they’ll be back in time for dinner – with us – so that will be fun. But first, we have to put in the air conditioners!

Happy Monday.

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