S e a s o n s: Season: Spring

Thank you, Miss Potter

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 03:12:09 GMT

As my sister and I were running errands Saturday afternoon, it suddenly began to hail causing us to dash from shelter to shelter with great giddiness. Inspired to snuggle on the couch the rest of the evening with a good movie and a warm fire, I rented "Miss Potter." Renee Zellweger stars in the title role as author and illustrator Beatrix Potter; Ewan McGregor plays her love interest. Although the hail storm was short-lived, I was so enchanted with this movie that I watched it again today.

What luck to have been drawn to this charming true story right before Easter. From now on, Miss Potter and her friends will be included in all my spring holiday traditions.

Tiny Pink Petals

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:39:51 GMT

The delicate flowers on cherry blossom trees have nearly all fallen from their branches. Last week, tiny pink petals were everywhere on the street where I live. They were clustered for what seemed to be miles all along the sidewalks and gutters, and sprinkled across the walkway to my front door. Spring's snow. The petals are slowly disappearing from the ground now as tree branches sprout dark leaves that will lighten to hues of green as the season unfolds.

I am so attuned to the seasons. I love watching how each begins, peaks, and ends. And I love realizing once again that each has a special meaning. Spring brings such hope. It's a time for new beginnings. How lovely. How lucky.

A Spring Day at Home

Wed, 26 Apr 2006 20:33:22 GMT

I decided to work from home today. A crazy busy few weeks have led to the need for re-balancing my energy. I need to make a couple of doctor appointments, and made one of them for this afternoon. In the meantime, in addition to monitoring work-related email and voicemail, I've spent some time doing whatever I feel like doing. This morning, that involved finally hanging pictures on walls in my living room, dining room, and kitchen. Settling in is a good thing, and I'm hoping the inspiration for color schemes will surface soon.

I finished my Econ class and was happy to earn an "A." So, I'm taking another, this one is "Concepts in Organizational Behavior." Fascinating topic, and I'm looking forward to it.

The sun is being generous today, and there's not a cloud in the sky. It's so good to have a few hours to float about my house.

A New Day Has Come

Sun, 23 Apr 2006 22:15:35 GMT

Spring has finally arrived, thank goodness! While all this rain will serve us well when it comes to beautiful blooms and hills covered in green, the shades of grays have been a little too dark for a little too long. It's nice to see the sun, to smell the fresh air, and to know nicer weather will be a constant soon.

All is going well -- new season, new home, new class. I just love that song Celine Dion sings, "A New Day Has Come." More good things are ahead, and everyone is happy and healthy.

Hurray for spring!