Mockingbird Hill Cottage

Mockingbird Hill Cottage

Planted

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I’m trying to edit photos on the Lightroom app for the iPad and it’s much more cumbersome than the one on my laptop. Oh well, challenges keep my wits sharp and that’s a good thing. This is the chokecherry bush that’s right in front of the big maple. It’s fully in bloom at the moment.

I paid a visit to the nursery yesterday and got the rest of the plants for my pots. Everything has been potted now except for a few stray planters that I haven’t decided what to do with. It’s looking more finished around here.

Then, since I was going on very little sleep, I took a nap for just under two hours. Much, much needed! I slept a bit better last night, thank goodness.

Don’s hand is still sore but that will eventually fade away. He drove for the first time yesterday. He bought some groceries. Today, he’s doing some laundry. Hurrah!

Another sunny day today with a high of 72 degrees. Perfect. I’m going to sit on the porch for awhile and admire my handiwork. Just saw a bunny outside the door. Adorable!

Tomorrow, more mowing, but today? We’re taking it easy.

Stay safe.

Happy Wednesday.

 

 

A Strange Day

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Don is doing very well. The bandages were removed and the incision healed nicely. His thumb is straight again! His hand is sore because he’s now using it without the support of a bandage. But all is well. And the best news? Playing guitar is perfect therapy.

Good news/bad news: let’s start with the bad. I spilled water all over my laptop and it isn’t working. I’m following all the instructions as to letting it dry out for 48 hours so we’ll see what happens, The cost of a new laptop is daunting and I must admit, it’s sent me into a bit of a panic. I’m writing this on my iPad, which slows up the whole process, but so far, so good. Because it happened right before we went to bed, I didn’t get much sleep. As I didn’t get much sleep the night before, I’m now running on empty.

The good news: this girl arrived yesterday.

I will take better photos today. This is Nina, made by Dragonfly Blythe who lives in Israel. She is exquisite, more lovely than I already thought she was. Her face! Blue veins on her forehead, teeth, gorgeous eyes and mouth. And her hair is soft, made of wool. When taken out of the braids, it’s quite voluminous.

There’s a story behind her. I saw her over two months ago and fell in love with her. I had a conversation with Ola and expressed my interest. She was very reasonably priced. I eventually backed out because Ella was on her way to me. But I couldn’t get her out of my head, so a month later I contacted Ola again. She was still available.

I told Ola I had to wait for my check and she kindly and patiently put her on hold.

Can you see the veins on her eyelids? I love her. Never say never, but I do think she will complete the family.

What a strange 24 hours!

Stay safe.

Happy Tuesday.

Chippies

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I’m writing this post on Sunday night because we have to get to Don’s appointment early Monday morning. Fingers crossed that the bandage is removed, stays removed, and all is well. Mr. Don has been doing a bit too much on his own today and his hand hurts. I was groggy from taking a nap and I didn’t grasp what he was up to or I would have stopped him. Sigh.

On Saturday I was looking outside one of the kitchen windows and I saw two chipmunks running around. Don said he’d seen them lately. You know I’m a sucker for chipmunks, so I ran for my big girl camera and lens. (They were awfully cute.)

He’s right outside the window on the strip of concrete that runs from the door to the entrance to the secret garden. There are a few openings in the concrete like the one you see here. Remember, there used to be planter under that window? The wood deteriorated and we finally removed it.

The other chipmunk joined this one and before I could blink an eye, he went down into that hole. Thankfully, I clicked the shutter at the right time.

Right after this, the other one also jumped down there. Now we know where they hang out.

I love this time of year. There’s so much activity around here: bald eagles, groundhogs, robins guarding their nest, chipmunks, bunny rabbits. I should just station myself at that window, camera in hand.

The robins will be glad to see us drive off tomorrow morning. A respite for them. Don was sitting on the porch and one of them flew into the maple tree and stared at him. Making sure of his whereabouts, no doubt. We also have more honeybees than ever. (I had to rescue one from inside the house this afternoon.) When you walk over by the catalpa there are hundreds of them swarming around the opening. The buzzing sound is quite loud. I was over there trimming poison ivy on Saturday and one buzzed by me, but immediately moved away. So, they’re not aggressive.

Okay. Time for Sunday night dinner.

Stay safe.

Happy Monday.

 

Lambs Like to Party

Lambs Like to Party

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