Let's Have a Look-See

I am thankful for my mom. She was my friend when I was an adult and my rock when I was a kid.  My dad traveled for work and she was the boss. She was 4'10" of 'large and in charge'. We did what she said.  She was not perfect but she was teachable and willing t change. I miss her. I could use her helpful words of wisdom, but I understand that the time is over.  I love this mother. She is doing great.  And I love her as my daughter. She is often my substitute mother when I need her to be.  This sweet friend has been a mother to me for over 45 years. She is truly a blessing to me. My sister's and I have had an interesting path to love and friendship. I'm grateful for them.  You would never know we came from the same mother.  And my last picture of mothers are my sassy, sweet friends. You just never know who God will put in your life to help you when you need it most.  ...

I was having lunch with my sister and we talked about walking in the neighborhood to see the flowers.  I call these Popcorn Trees. I have one, but Wes cut it back ???? The Iris are out early this year. I love that they take care of themselves.  This momma was moving her babies across a parking lot. Just look how well behaved they are.  I love polenaters. I spent a hot minute watching them work.  There is a reason they are called busy bees.  And this?  I went a little crazy at the FFA plant sale. Considering I wasn't going to get plants until after my trip to North Carolina, I have no words to explain this. I just love flowers and they will be with me until October.  Flower Power.... Buzzzz.... Beauty everywhere.....

I complained about the wind last week and hoped that it would be a better week. It was, still windy, but not as much. I got my allergies under control.  Church tulips....they are so pretty. When it's windy and the pollen is high, I can't walk outside. So I took the time to order new walking shoes. Finally got to walk at the end of the week.  Wes was gone yesterday. I had a great day at home.  I finally got to basted this quilt. It was painful but the day was beautiful and it felt good to finally get this step done.  I watched the Kentucky Derby. I love this horse race. They all start from the same place.  Strategy, physical endurance, luck, and determined riders make a winner. There are life lessons in this two minute race.  And I fixed a dinner for me. After spending the day with my quilt, it had to be pretty. I put my feet up and enjoyed the evening. I watched a movie call...

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....