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Due to Covid-19, I spend most of my life in the house. I get a feeling for the change of seasons mostly from the shop - short sleeves and doors open in Summer, bundled up and heater on as Fall arrives apace. On the days that I’ve had the energy, it’s been a pleasure to… Continue reading Fall splendor
I've been trying to get out of the house and exercise a little more regularly. The area around our home is so beautiful it is a pleasure to be out and about!
I think playing Animal Crossing has given me a new appreciation for lilies! They have all just burst into bloom around the neighborhood, and I just love the variety of color when I'm out for my morning walks.
First peony of the season! These purple flowers are tiny but incredibly fragrant. I love the subtle touches of color on these. We now have over a dozen flowers - they exploded into bloom overnight!
Our crabapple is in full bloom. We still have many daffodils, and the tulips are starting to bloom. First tulips! And a new Spring bouquet in the kitchen.
Our purple azalea is just about to burst into bloom. The white one is a bit further behind, but coming soon.
I just love these ... We have never had a Spring garden quite like this before. It is such a pleasure to go outside, and see all the beautiful new flowers. I had no idea that there are so many varieties of daffodils, or that they smell so amazing! I bring in some cuttings every… Continue reading Daffodil assortment
Two beautiful little mochi, a sort of Japanese ice cream sandwich.
Another beautiful daffodil variety from our garden!
It is such a pleasure to watch the changes in our garden as the days go by. I think it's so important to see the beauty, to appreciate the incremental changes, and to realize that - for most of us - life goes on as our Winter turns into Spring. Also, I did not realize… Continue reading Spring blooms
Beautiful Spring skies, from our little backyard.
One of the real pleasures of working from home is that I don't have to get up super early to pack all my meals. Since I am doing intermittent fasting at the moment, I block some time on my calendar at 10 am, and I make a meal from the leftovers we have on hand. … Continue reading Lunches at home