It’s been a nice, quiet week, with few things on the calendar and plenty of time to relax and enjoy the first official days of summer. On Thursday, I woke to a nice, steady rain. By the afternoon it had stopped and it was cooler. That afternoon, I did some much-needed weeding in a couple of garden beds, the soil soft and giving, releasing weeds with just a gentle tug. It was enjoyable puttering around, moving a few plants from pots into the garden, and attempting to train a climbing rose to grow over an arbor in the backyard.
One morning I went for a walk with a friend to see a family of burrowing owls that another birding friend had shared the location with us. The family of nine had made their home in a prairie dog colony, as they are wont to do, taking over one of the prairie dog holes. We watched one of the parents come in with some food and the seven owlets were all a flurry. The prairie dogs scampered happily around, and they all seemed to be living quite happily together.
The list in my planner tells me I also accomplished some mundane chores such as laundry, cleaning out the freezer, and a run to the post office to send the grands in Wisconsin a box for the 4th of July. (This contained crazy sunglasses, temporary tattoos and some assorted red, white and blue candy.) Aside from chores, I did manage to finally catch up with some girlfriends for a coffee date and some shopping at one of our favorite boutiques.
A few favorite things ~
- A comfy read by a favorite author. I found collection at the library book store, and read one of the short novels - Wild Mountain Thyme. I enjoyed it, as I have most of Ms. Pilcher’s books.
- A clean car. I usually go to the self-wash, but this was an indulgence and I did the drive through. It’s a treat to drive in a shiny clean car.
- Our grandson has been sleeping over a couple of times a week. One night we made root beer floats and they tasted all the better for how much he enjoyed them, too.
- That second cup. Generally, mid-morning, Dan and I take a break from what we’re doing if we’re both at home, and have a second cup of coffee. He likes what’s left in the pot from breakfast. I typically make an iced coffee or a latte. It’s a nice ritual to share, sitting out front of the house, or on the back porch.
Those ordinary weeks are sometimes the most satisfying, full of the small things of life. I also have most of Rosamunde Pilcher's books. I re-read them often. I had a paperback copy of Winter Solstice that I dipped into each December and recently found a hardback copy in a used bookstore so I snapped that up in a hurry. How fun for you to see those owlets! A sight to remember. Have a good week.
ReplyDeleteI loved reading about your week, Karen. The owls and prairie dogs living side‑by‑side is such a charming image. And those slow days filled with gardening, coffee breaks, and time with your grandson — they’re the best kind.
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