Another random five – some sad, some glad and some to make you scratch your head

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Circle of life – This week I found a dead fish floating on top of my pond. I think it was Goldie. I’ve had her for about four years and have no idea why she died. There were no attack … Continue reading

Is it spring? Is this all there is?

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The calendar says it’s spring. My clothing tells me something different. My flannel shirt and fleece-lined clogs say “not quite yet.” I’ve tried to retire my down coat on several occasions only to pull it out yet again. The cold … Continue reading

Random Five – End of season ruminations

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The silver lining — One good thing about a brutal winter is that there will be no whining when the summer comes unless it’s too cold. There may be a few people who enjoyed this freezing weather but if we … Continue reading

Decompressing finally

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This is a peaceful end to a hectic week. We had snowstorms, medical tests and house guests all at the same time. That is enough to send anyone out for retail therapy. I had a couple of coupons and a … Continue reading

Hello energy! Where have you been?

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There is nothing like that first burst of spring. It brings energy and excitement that lay dormant all winter. We are finally having a run of good weather here. The thermometer hit 60 degrees over the weekend with a few … Continue reading

Post winter, pre spring and sick of it all!

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This is the worst time of the year. In my head it’s no longer winter but it’s not spring either. I don’t want any more snow but the daffodils aren’t popping up yet. It’s light longer but still not warm … Continue reading