Over the Backyard Fence: 2019 FFF

Saturday, March 13, 2021

March favorites

All week long, we've been hearing about a monster storm in the forecast, supposedly starting last night, then this morning, now this afternoon. I woke this morning to nary a snowflake in sight, just wet grass and streets. When it does arrive, it will be a big one, a foot or two.

In the meantime, my Friday's Fave Five list includes a lovely week of spring weather. Here we go.

Walks and birds ~ I got in some good walks earlier in the week, in anticipation of being indoors this weekend. The great blue herons are building their nests at the rookery in a nearby open space. They are fun to watch, all legs and wings as they fly in and out from the trees, repairing nests from last year.

A backyard visitor ~ This cooper's hawk and her mate were hanging out in the neighbor's cottonwood tree one afternoon. This photo was taken through a spotting scope with an attachment on my iPhone. I have a nice video, but for the life of me I can't figure out how to upload it to Blogger. I didn't get a chance to film Mr. Cooper, he was a bit shy.

A finished project ~ At last! The dust ruffle for the guest bed is complete. (Yes, it's a wee bit long, but that mattress is so dang heavy to move, I'm gonna leave it for now). I need to get a rug for the room, and then it's done.

Vaccines! ~ I got my first shot last week and will get the second one in April. The atmosphere at the clinic was like a party, I never saw so many people so happy to get stuck in the arm with a needle. Out for a walk later that day, I passed this sculpture in a local park that sums up the feelings of joy that abounded that day. . .

Early release ~ Dan was supposed to work until later this afternoon, but because of the incoming storm he gladly accepted the offer to come home early. He came bearing coffee cake;) and with a pot of fresh coffee, we are now hunkering down to await the snow.

Happy Saturday everyone.

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Friday, January 4, 2019

A whole new year for gratitude

"Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance."

~~Eckhart Tolle

It's the first Friday Fave Five of the New Year. I was just thinking, there are 52 Fridays in 2019 (I Googled it to be sure), so that gives me the opportunity to come up with 260 things to be grateful for this year. At least;)

Flowers, just because ~ I've had a lot on my mind this week, and my sweetie came in from work tonight with some roses for me, "just because." He's a keeper, that one.

A new magazine ~ to enjoy with a cup of coffee. It's been years since I've sewn clothes for myself, but I can't resist picking up a sewing magazine now and again. This used to be one of my favorites. I remember when it was twice the size and filled with more technical info. It's more magazine-style now, but I enjoy looking at the patterns and fabrics just the same.

A new devotional ~ A friend has gifted me with the annual version of this devotional for about five years now. It follows daily mass readings, and each year the reflections portion are written by a different author. I'm excited to see what will be revealed to me this year.

Snail mail and beautiful stamps ~ The same friend sends me the loveliest cards, and she always uses the prettiest stamps. One came in the mail yesterday with a sweet note. It made my day.

New year, new journal! ~ And a fountain pen (thank you, Santa) to go with it! Bullet journaling is a big thing nowadays, and they look so cool! Have any of your tried it? But, truthfully, it makes me nervous to think about all the potential for not getting it right, so I journal the old way, with no rules.