Posts from ‘April, 2009’

Part of spring’s endeavor is to set out and see what damage has been made by winter’s cast. I had to prune numerous branches from rhododendrons with frozen rifts. There is a noticeable sag in the raised bed in the side yard and the fencing for privacy needs a fresh coat of paint this year. [...]

Previously I wrote about my fear of driving a long distance to a meeting. It was primarily a fear of making left hand merges onto freeways because the torn ligaments on that side of my body are better, but still painful. As is often the way, what we perceive to be a problem quite often [...]

I cannot believe it. I will be out of town and the city will be holding the Procession of the Species Parade and Arts Walk without me! I have never been in the parade, but I have rarely missed it. It is a tradition here and it is so much fun. Anyone may participate and [...]

Whenever I feel afraid, I hold my head erect and whistle a happy tune so no one will suspect; I’m afraid. The result of this deception is very strange to tell, for when I fool the people, I fool myself as well. ~ Snow White (Disney) It is true, I am afraid but I am [...]