I have been posting now for over 10 years although I have taken a couple of breaks, one most recently. However, now with summer on the horizon...(I am really not fond of winter), I can get outside. For some reason, the sun energizes me. With this more moderate temperature, we can start the garage sale circuit. I have always been a fan of recycling and re purposing...part of my genetic background I fear. Mom and Dad did not throw away much, although I am sure that the cream separator probably went to the dump. We darned our socks, mended and took care of things. So last week I picked up the two Pyrex bowls, a pattern I have in other pieces, for $2.00. What a bargain! This weekend we picked a piece of electronics, brand new in the box for $3.00. It will replace an old set of pieces that allow us to project a television program from one tv to another wirelessly. Yes we are tv people. Our children have always made fun of the fact that we have them in nearly every room. I watch a good deal of public television, and we don't always watch the same programs. We also meet a wonderful bunch of people and I pick up pieces for friends who volunteer at the hospital...They provide baskets for cancer patients with all kinds of goodies.
This past couple of months has found many of our friends and family dealing with unfortunate situations and we have been a sounding board for many of them. Part of it is most likely that we are all in the twilight years now of our life. Makes one stop to think about the uncertain future. The Mr. and I have been blessed, but know that there are critical decisions yet to be made for us. This tree in my back yard is blooming so beautifully and the fragrance it emits is most pleasing. But we have had rain for several days and when the raindrops hit the petals, they fall like snowflakes--all over the deck and the dogs bring them in on their feet. We have had both little rescue dogs to the vet for minor surgery and now they will be able to get groomed as they are shaggy. So, now with the gardens getting greener, I have planted seeds, pots and have some perennials to get in the ground.
"The trouble with gardening....is that it does not remain an avocation. It becomes an obsession." ~ Phyllis McGintey
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