Something or Nothing Important

 Hello Friends~

It's nearly the end of March.

That seems a little unreal since we just celebrated

the arrival of the New Year.

The days are getting longer no matter which time

they choose to call it.

It certainly is a true spring.

One day it's freezing and the next is sunny.

For the past two years, I've had very few blossoms

on my lilac bush which is directly out the kitchen

window as it should be.

I figured out a little too late last year

that it was due to being so dry.

I've been keeping my eye on it this year.

And of course so far we've had decent precipitation.

I'm not complaining about that as I'm looking forward

to seeing and smelling those amazing clumps of beauty.

This past weekend, we ended up getting a new rototiller.

We meaning Hubby.

Then he "played" with it most of the day Sunday.

We had so many weeds after last year's heat dome.

Our grounds that we till are all nice and clean now.

Now, we'll just have to keep them weed free.

Then of course it will be planting time.

It's always so exciting when things go in the ground.

It's a true season of hope and expectation.

As we place that tender little green in the dirt,

we can almost taste the delicious fruits and veggies.

Isn't that how it should be?

We should see promise in more things.

Last year, on a whim (shame on me)

I bought a little greenhouse on clearance.

I am now glad I did.

I'm having so much fun with it.

Now I want a bigger one (oy!).

I have my peppers: jalapenos and Anaheim,

tomatoes: three varieties, sweetpeas, hollyhocks,

balsam, cabbage, broccoli, and some herbs.

I've enjoyed watching the little seeds emerge and spring to life.

It seems almost silly that one can be excited over

such a little event.

Then again, it seems silly that one wouldn't be excited

for such a happening.

It's the silly little things like a sprouting seed 

or a bulging bud about to burst open 

that bring so much joy to life.

The big events are going to happen.

They refuse to be ignored.

But the little things that cost nothing and happen quietly

can lift a spirit if only they are noticed.

Those little unimportant things are really significant.

As we progress into spring,

I'm trying to take my own advice 

and minimize screen time.

In winter with the long evenings,

it's easy to justify when it's dark and not much is happening.

There are things I want to do now with longer days.

Also, there is a lot that I don't think is healthy right now

or maybe just not healthy for me.

There are so many living in fear, in anger, or in naïve bliss.

Just because the weather is stormy in one area of life,

doesn't mean it can't be sunny in another.

Just as a blizzard is blowing in one place and

in another the warm rays are tanning bare feet.

I feel like I need to find peace in those sunny spots of life.

So if I'm not around making lots of comments,

please forgive me.

Sometimes, I need to listen more than speak

which is the opposite of much online interaction.

I'm here.

I'm living.

I just have to catch my breath

and find some peace in nature.

Doing simple tasks with no interference or interruption

has become a rarity.

That's part of what I'm seeking - 

that completion of thought.

That's the peace I'm looking for right now.

I hope that makes sense.

Until next time~

enjoy this beautiful spring.

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Sometimes You Just Have to Live

We just returned

from an absolutely beautiful weekend.

Over the past few weeks,

we have attended graduations, dance recitals,

had out of state company, worked overtime, and 

still somehow tended elderly, yard/garden and the house.

This weekend, we took Friday off and headed out

in our 'new toy.'

I will share more about her soon.

But what I wanted to share today

is that lately I've noticed that so many people

seem to be concerned with getting it all on camera (or phone.)

It makes me wonder if they are actually enjoying the moment

or just recording the moment others are enjoying.

It kinda gets me turned sideways inside.

I want to live life, not just watch it or record it.

My camera has been pretty idle lately.

It was so beautiful in this area of Hells Canyon

that I did decide to snap a couple shots.

More about Hells Canyon here.

The above picture is the meadow where we were camped.

It was just us and another couple.

The dogs ran like race horses and tumbled like bear cubs.

We watched the dogs, listened to the river and the breeze

in the trees as well as the chipmunks and birds.

There was a bald eagle that was flying around.

The guys didn't catch much in the way of fish.

I don't think they really minded.

Mr. LB said, "I forgot how beautiful it was there."

This was my first time to that part of the river.

Alas, like all good dreams, it had to end.

We came back rested and at peace.

If only we could live in such peace.

I know it's not for everyone; some folks love entertainment

and busy city streets.

Hubby and I both love wilderness and solitude.

It's one of the things we love about each other.

 Until next time,

Nimble Fingers and Even Stitches

Just One Stitch

As many of you are aware,

the last couple months have been a little trying

in our corner of the world.

During that time, I did little if any stitching.

The other morning,

I decided that I was going to 'play' in the fun room for a few minutes.

I was only able to make one more block,

but the therapy was wonderful.

It felt so good to get lost in points matching

and press towards the orange,

and not think about all the "stuff" we have to think about each day.

There will eventually be 99 of these blocks

to be set into a pattern.

I think I have 11 or 12 done.

I usually work on hand stitching so making a w-h-o-l-e block

in just a short period of time was very rewarding.

Perhaps you too have a therapy activity.

My wish for you is just one block:)

If nothing else, I hope you find that little bit of peace today

that rewards your heart and brings you joy.

Until next time,

Nimble Fingers and Even Stitches