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Go Outside!

 If you're over a certain age, it's a safe bet that when you were a kid and started driving your mom crazy, you were probably ordered to "Go outside and play!" 

I remember spending hours and hours outside as a kid.  Riding bikes, roller skating, climbing trees, rolling down hills, playing barbies on the front porch, playing house under the big oak tree, reading on the back deck, and making daisy chains.  We even used to beg to be allowed to eat our lunch as a "picnic" in the backyard.  

I'm not sure exactly when I outgrew that love of being out of doors.  Maybe as a teenager.  Probably because I was too worried about the wind messing up my hair or because I would rather be inside listening to music or watching television.  (this was before the days of cell phones, tablets, and wifi)

This spring I have been rediscovering the joy of the great outdoors.  If the weather is over 60 degrees and not rainy or too windy - I get out onto the back porch where I crochet,  eat lunch, work all the online stuff I do for my Etsy shop, eat my lunch, or just sit and read. In fact, I'm sitting out here right now writing this blog post! 

My view while I write this post

I have a little table, complete with a patio umbrella - because this gal gets a sunburn in the blink of an eye. There are several bird feeders, including one for the hummingbirds, and I love when a feathered friend drops by for a snack while I'm out here.  And of course my windchimes. 

The dogs are also enjoying all the outside time.  They love napping in the sunshine.  And barking at anyone that might pass by while out for a walk.  (sorry about that to all my neighbors!)

I suppose at some time in the not-so-distant future the temperatures or the pollen count will get high enough to drive me back inside.  But, for now, I am enjoying as much time out here as possible. 

Do you enjoy spending time outside?

Spring Like

I know it's not officially Spring for another couple of weeks.  But today is one of those days that tries to fool you into thinking Winter is over.  You know those days, right?

Sunny.  Bright blue sky.  Temperatures in the upper 60s.  A bit breezey.

The grand baby and I ate our lunch on the back porch today.  He enjoyed a peanut butter sandwich and pretzels with a juice box.  I had a sliced apple, a clementine and some walnuts.

It's been so nice; we're still here.  He's playing with bubbles while I write this on my tablet.

Hoping we have many more days like this before the heat of summer sets in, chasing us back inside.

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Summertime, and The Livin' Is Easy

It seems like the rest of the country is being ravaged by extreme heat, wildfires, extreme storms, and torrential rain - which almost makes this feel like bragging.  As if I am pouring salt into their meteorological wounds.  But I have to say it anyway:  the weather here has been absolutely gorgeous the past few days.  Bright, sunny, a few afternoon showers, and temperatures in the 70's.

See?  Blue skies.  Puffy white clouds

Awesome day!  I couldn't wait to get my clothes out on the line for some fresh air.  And my new chair canvases came from World Market, so I am more than ready for a little reading on the porch time!

Anyone else see the Loch Ness Monster cloud?  Anyone?

I am so excited for summer to be here!  The Little Man's last day of school is tomorrow.  And I get a visit with my sister, nieces, and mother next week.

It's going to be a good summer!  I can already tell.