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Day Three Hundred Eighty-Eight

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Hello, from some of the sheep.

I hope you had a Happy Easter, if you celebrate that holiday. Ours was low key, as expected, and we were perfectly fine with that. We had a nice day and did some preliminary work outside – it felt so good to be out there! Though I sure got tired quickly. I’m not used to fresh air and physical activity, I guess. It’s sunny again today and it looks like the temperatures will be in the sixties for the next two weeks. Huzzah!

There’s much to be done outside, but we’re taking it slow – after all, why hurry?

I also watched the latest episode of Gardeners’ World  and an interview with a miniaturist who lives in England. Then, a nice dinner and a new series (in French with subtitles) that we’re watching – it was recommended by Darko. It’s called The Bureau, all about spies. The lead actor is older now, but he was Amélie’s boyfriend in the movie of the same name, back in 2001. I recognized him immediately.

The mini egg cups were out yesterday.

Both Don and I are in the grips of Spring Fever. It’s sunny, it’s beautiful, I can see tiny buds on some of the trees and on the lilac bush, the daffodils are blooming, perennials are emerging from the ground – boy, do I feel the need for this change, this sense of renewal, after a year of the pandemic. We can’t wait to sit on the porch, to go to the nursery to buy plants, to mow the lawn.

Thankful.

Stay safe.

Happy Monday.

 

Day Three Hundred Seventy-Two

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More egg cups from the cubby cabinet. Bunnies, a chicken or two or three, a goose, a rooster, two pigs, chicks, a wooden sailor (a birthday gift from Scoutie,) a little girl dressed like a bunny, two dogs holding up a cup. From England: a walking ware cup and a little cottage. From Prague: a square cup with a hand painted egg (a gift from my husband from his time filming in Prague.) From Holland: a Delft cup. From France: a beautiful hand painted cup with delicate flowers and two morning glory cups that I found in Paris. A wood/ceramic cup from my mom. A wonderfully crazed and boldly painted flower cup that I found in a local shop. The green and white cup was one of the first ones I purchased and the chicken cup next to it was another gift from my mom. Oh, and two wooden cups and a face cup. More to come.

It’s sunny today and it will be nearly sixty degrees, an entirely appropriate forecast for the first day of Spring. Happy Spring! I am well aware that the weather here can change on a dime, but for now? I’m celebrating.

There are books to be read, puzzles to solve, drawers to be sorted, and walks to be taken. Too soon for any work on the garden but next week I’m going to start cleaning the siding.

Stay safe.

Happy Saturday.

Potpourri on Wednesday

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Weathered pine floors courtesy of Scout and Riley.

• Last night we were watching the primary results and I saw this on the screen:

65+

For the first time, I really got that I am in now in this demographic. You know how something suddenly hits you in the gut and the mind at the same time? That’s what happened to me. That demographic used to mean somebody else, some other group of people…old people. And now I’m there. I still don’t feel like I’m that old. I think of myself as someone at least a decade younger. How can I be 67?

Gulp. A big dose of reality last night.

• Also: Spring is officially here. I heard Peepers last night from our neighbor’s yard! When the Peepers start and the groundhogs come out of hibernation, it is most definitely SPRING. Huzzah!

• We, like most people I suspect, have been stocking up on supplies given the nature of the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19.) Currently, New York has 173 cases statewide, with many more people under voluntary quarantine. We bought a bunch of canned goods and other supplies last week and we’re going to take an inventory today to determine what additional supplies we need. I know you know the drill, wash your hands, try to avoid crowds or big events, use hand sanitizer, etc. With the news that the White House nixed a CDC request to alert those over 60 not to fly, we are more than uneasy about anything coming (or not coming in this case) from anywhere but the CDC and NIH. And in our case, our state government, which seems to be on top of things.

Anyway, I’m not actively worried, but I sure as heck am going to keep a low profile. I shared a little thought yesterday on IG Stories:

“Not to make light of the Coronavirus, but “Social Distancing” sounds like heaven to an introvert like me.”

• I want to share a podcast I discovered yesterday. It’s called Diving In. Two friends from Australia share their thoughts on what they’re reading, favorite books, and whatever else is striking their fancy. They’re wonderful. The latest episode is the one I listened to – all about the Mitford sisters and Nancy Mitford’s novels. Since I’m currently reading Mitford’s The Pursuit of Love, I found this podcast very timely. I’m charmed by the hosts, who love reading, giggle a lot, and know their stuff.

I saw it mentioned on Instagram by a book lover that I follow, so I immediately subscribed. I have several podcasts that I follow, though I don’t stop and listen to them often enough. I’ll try to put together a list for you for a future post.

• Off to take an inventory of our supplies and head to the store with Don.

Take care of yourselves, my friends.

Happy Wednesday.

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