Let's Have a Look-See

It was a wicked, windy, day but I needed to deliver a couple of sewing machines to Shoshone. When I got out of the car I couldn't get over the beautiful sky. It was like finding joy in a hurricane.  I wish I could say the weather improved, but it did not.  But the sky was blue and the flowers were showing off their colors.  Lilacs make me crazy with allergies, but they are beautiful. This neighborhood is full of old Lilac bushes. The fragrance is stronger than our dairy air and our bush is the home to dozens of birds, who make me happy.  I don't think I will ever tire of taking pictures of flowers.  I feel like I should say something about the latest current event. I think gun violence is out of control in this country, but there are very few lawmakers who want to try and resolve this issue that takes the lives of so many children and adults. If you are an administration who is constantly lying, breaking laws, have...

Scott looked outside and said, " You're not going to believe this." We spent the next couple of hours watching this hawk. The cats didn't move, the bush full of birds was silent and there was not a squirrel in sight. He had total control of the backyard.  It was an amazing force of nature. When he left the backyard critters returned with their joyful noises and work.  It was a windy and cold week. I only got a couple of walks in, but they were full of blooms.  I have been working on a cookbook project. I had lost an incredible amount of work and searched everywhere for it. I'm not going to lie; I was discouraged and spent time wondering if it was worth more of my efforts. I had a moment of hope and have been working on it for a hour a day. I can see the end in sight. It's almost ready for printing, but format is still in the works.  Life is good.... Spring is a mess.... We need rain....

I opened my blinds the other morning to find my Crabapple tree in full bloom. It's been a couple of years since it was this pretty.  I can't begin to express how grateful I am to be able to see this all day long.  I went out back to clean up some potted plants and looked over to see my Bleeding Heart had returned. There was really only one thing to do.  "Welcome back. I've missed you and am so happy to see your beautiful blooms"  I was taking a picture of a quilt and looked up to see this. Everything is do vibrant this year.  And this guy isn't mine, but it made my heart happy.  I'm glad I got the outside taken care of as the weather is not so good this week.  I think I will write a letter to my State representative today. You know, welcome them back from a two-week vacation and remind them that. • the President has lost his last marble. • that they should not get paid when there is a government shutdown....

Twelve days ago I found myself watching the Artimis rocket launch, texting my family to watch it also.  I've always been a moon lover. In fact, just that morning I had been out in the dark for a glimpse of the moon.  It is one of the few things I miss about going to work; watching the full moon as I drove my 15 miles.  I'm still not sure why this mission was necessary, but the pictures they sent back were phenomenal.  The peace and beauty were contagious. I found joy in this crew. It was such an amazing event in space. A resput from the man made messes we deal with daily.  These are pictures from my son in law, who had a new camera lens.  I can't see it, but he could.  So of course, when they were coming home I had to watch. It was just like the old days. Wondering and praying for a safe reentry.  So when the splashdown was completed, we let out a sigh of relief an...

What a beautiful day for remembering that Jesus is risen and He loves us. It's hard to look at the new blooms and not remember that there is new life.  We watched Conference this weekend. President Oaks had a message of peace.  We had dinner with Callie and Spencer. Betty stole the show... She is finally walking. She's a funny little thing. So grateful for her. 

The best part of driving to Portland is that we drive right through the waterfall area. It is a piece of cake to stop and have a waterfall break.  It had been raining and everything was green.  Lots of water... We moved on Lincoln City... Beautiful beach. Lots of shells... Across the bay was a nice group of harbor seals. They were fun to watch.  Just the sound of waves and the warmth of the sun testified to me that there is a God.  We moved down the coast to Newport Beach.  We found a great little restaurant at Nye Creek . This chowder was amazing  And they make their own bread. These sweet loaves we're headed to the ovens.  The last beach... We went to the Aquarium ... Loved it ... Highly recommend it... Beach day - Best day ... Beautiful Ocean creatures.... Love to come ho...