I'm still working on finding my retirement rhythm and getting around to the projects I had in mind when I had more time. In the meantime, our days are full of this and that.
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| The snowdrops have finally bloomed. |
We are having a few days of warmer temperatures before the rain and storms return this weekend, so we are taking this opportunity to start some spring bed cleanups and pruning. We are just making it under the wire for some pruning that should happen in late winter or early spring. It is an exciting time of year as things wake up from their winter dormancy and show signs of growth. But it can be overwhelming at times when we look at all that "has" to be done.
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| The crocus are finally coming up. |
Last weekend, we had a sign-making party at Ward's father's house. Ward's cousin will be running in a half marathon this weekend, and a group is going to cheer her on. We were making signs for that. It was a fun time with most of the family, aged 11 months to 91. Ward and I won't be able to go to the race, but we were happy to make signs.
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| Ward's cousin is from Guatemala, so many signs have that theme. This is a quetzal bird, the national bird of Guatemala. |
Ward and I are trying to make Tuesday our primary errand day. With poor planning, we found ourselves too often trying to navigate stores on the weekend. Then, we would be frustrated by parking lots and long checkout lines. With two weeks under our belt, the routine seems to work. First, we go to our line dancing class, followed by lunch. Then we do whatever needs to be done in the bigger town where we do our major shopping. Yesterday, we were organized and made eight stops.
Really, there's not much exciting going on here, but we sure seem busy. So busy, that I think I'll go take a nap. :)😃
Until next time...
Glad you are figuring out what works for you in retirement. TheHub has still not decided he can do things on days other than a Saturday.
ReplyDeleteFrom what you have said, TheHub hasn't quite retired all the way. Eventually, he will figure it out.
DeleteI hate doing grocery shopping on weekends and avoid it like the plague. Your new schedule sounds like a win to me.
ReplyDeleteThe signs for your race are great! I'm sure they will encourage Ward's cousin to complete the run well.
We have crocuses! I always find it strange that ours are ahead of yours--everything else in your area blooms earlier than it does here. The crocuses are a mood booster, for sure.
You seem to have a warm microcosm for early crocuses. I was surprised the first season you told me that yours were blooming before ours. I don't think there is anything more cheerful than crocus in the spring. This house didn't have any, so that's one of the first things I planted.
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