One of my favorite trees back home is our Weeping Willow. At this time of year, the new growth is the perfect shade of apple green. But I’ve lucked out. This is what I see from my window here in the condo:
Isn’t it pretty? There’s another willow off in the distance. And these beauties are to my right:
I can’t complain about the view.
Rehearsals started yesterday and boy, are there a lot of new faces and names to remember. I still get confused each time I turn a corner in the main building. I constantly get lost. My job here involves coaching Blithe Spirit, teaching classes to the apprentices, and looking in on another show, Crime and Punishment. Yesterday, I listened to the read-through of C & P. Today, we start on Blithe Spirit. Next week, I begin teaching. Yikes. I have a lot of prep to do in the meantime.
I’m so tired at the end of the day that I fall asleep watching television.
I made my favorite biscuits yesterday without a biscuit cutter or a cookie sheet or a proper mixing bowl. A stockpot became the bowl and a casserole pan became the cookie sheet. I needed some comfort food. Much to my surprise, it worked.
I found these outside my front door:
I love pine cones.
And a pretty little heart shaped rock.
Bird’s nest update: Still no sign of potential nesters. I’ll keep you posted.
More later.
Claudia, I love your positive attitude. Sit you down in a new place and you find all kinds of wonderful things to write about.
I am hoping that no birds are occupying the nest. That would be a beautiful rememberence of your time in Wisconsin.
It sounds like you are settling in nicely.
What a beautiful view you have my pretty. Love to watch the winds whispering through the willows too. Great finds.
Hi Claudia,
Looks like a pretty view from your window. When I lived in Germany I had to make due with odds and ends to make certain meals, so your tale of cooking adventures reminds me of that.
Hugs,
Meri
Seems like you’re settling in well. And busy as a bee! When you have a little downtime and aren’t checking out the town, we’ll have some nice phone chats.
Brenda
Hubby makes our biscuits and he just turns a drinking glass upside down and cuts the biscuits. Works like a charm!
Love the willow trees! What a great view you have there!
Di
keep yourself busy girl! Kinda of envy you…
bunny
It is comforting to locate something familiar when you find yourself in a new place. Then home doesn’t seem so far away.
That is a lovely view! I hope it is helping you through the transition.
Hi Claudia,
The tress are beautiful! You were very creative in the kitchen and it all turned out great..good for you!
Almost another week down and soon you’ll be home.
Have a sweet day-hugs, Elizabeth
I love your creative resourcefulness in the kitchen! I bet those biscuits were yummy!
Hugs,
Jill
Your weeping willow shot reminded me of the one that used to be in the back yard of my grandparents house. That tree was huge, probably very old as well. The feathery willows hung down so low, it was a glorious place to play. What a nice memory.
You are so creative, Claudia. Sounds all good to me!
Love the spring weeping willows, too. Was so sad when the one in our view ‘left us’. Your views are just gorgeous!
Happy Mother’s Day
Have a beautiful eve ~
TTFN ~
Marydon
I love the way you make the best of any situation! Great pictures. Blessings, Joanne
How can you settle your mind to work with that wonderful view to distract you?! And for a self-confessed ‘non cook’ you certainly seem to have done pretty well in the cookie department, even without the proper stuff! Go girl!
Thank you , your post was encouraging. It reminded me that every uncomfortable moment and irregularity in life is only an oppertunity in waiting.
I needed to be reminded of that today.
cyn
i have always loved weeping willow trees. they have so much character.
that green lawn is lovely.
Grass Valley & Nevada City was in the 80s today. yummy!
happy days to you.
Claudia your view is beautiful and how wonderful that you are enjoying it. Good tired is okay so I am glad you are honoring that and falling asleep instead of fighting it. Happy prepping and teaching…
The weeping willows are beautiful~ that’s one tree I wish we had!
You sound so busy but I’m sure you’re glad…it must help make the time away go much quicker!
hugs,
paula:)
Claudia, there is something about a Weeping Willow tree. The house I grew up in had one in the front yard and they mean HOME to me. I am so glad you have one in your view. The heart shaped rock is sweet. Sounds like the work is going to keep you busy! I am planting rescue perennials Lowe’s and Walmart have marked down. They usually thrive. hugs♥O
Hi dear,
A beautiful view- is worth a lot, isen`t it ?
Claudia the comment button is not there, on your latest post, so from here I want to tell you how sad I am for you and your family, about your brothers early deadth- my sister died at 56-
I hope you will have a lovely little bird family, visiting, and that they have left, in time for you to bring the nest home with you,- smiles and hugs,Dorthe
YOUR VIEW IS REALLY BEAUTIFUL, THAT IS A PLUS. I SEE YOU COLLECTED SOME TRESURES, THAT’S NICE.
YOU SURE HAVE A HEAVY WORK LOAD, BUT……
YOU ALWAYS COME THROUGH, YOUR AMAZING.
RIZZI