End of May, Start of Summer

Here we are at the end of May and on the edge of what I think of as the start of summer.  The official start of summer isn’t until summer solstice, which is June 20th this year—and as far as how things feel, it’s been pretty darn summery here for weeks, I’d say—but for all […]

Long Weekend, Here I Come

Memorial Day feels early, this year, but a long weekend is definitely welcome, whenever it happens.  I’m looking forward to a little extra free time and made sure the monthly to-do list is in good shape so that a lazy Monday shouldn’t be a problem.   May has flown!  It’s felt busy, which is probably why […]

Trying Different Things

We’ve been seeing a lot of wildlife this past week!  One day, looking out the window first thing in the morning, I saw a box turtle out in the backyard.  We didn’t want to risk Frodo getting too interested, so Donald scooped up the turtle and put it on the other side of the fence.   […]

Can’t Believe It’s May!

It’s crazy that we’re already approaching the middle of May.  This year is zipping by!  Of course, we’re on the verge of summer, and I think that’s the longest-seeming season for me, because it’s just so darn hot—so maybe things will feel like they’re slowing down a little, soon.  But there’s plenty to do to […]