I went out to take the photo because across town, "the kids" were having quarter sized hail. To their east (my north), DIL's parents got a slew of tiny hailstones (pea sized). I got... a few splotchy raindrops that evaporated. And that wind. A little while later, some rain that wet down the deck and the street but did not last very long.
It's been a busy week and a bit since I last posted. In the meantime, I submitted my primary ballot. I signed a couple of petitions to get issues on the ballot for November. Returned two library books and switched authors since the next book by the same author wasn't on the shelf.
I did usual errands: fill tank with gas. Buy groceries. Walk the dog. Accept delivery of softener salt for the house. The bug guys called to set their next appointment for Tuesday the 28th.
A few seasonal items: the lawn guy came out to inspect and turn on the sprinkler system.
Took Dexter the car in for his semi-annual oil change and while they were at it, had them check the A/C and repair if needed. $$$ later, I have nice cooling air in the car. Ember will appreciate this as the weather heats up, I'm certain.
Watched TV coverage of the Boston Marathon (tradition) on Monday the 20th. I get nostalgic vibes of my brother. Part of my honoring ritual to watch that race, and for certain landmarks along the route.
The day before that we had a family luncheon in honor of "the kids" 3rd Wedding Anniversary (which was really on Tuesday, but we lunched on Sunday). Mourned that the original date of Arbor Day (April 22nd) was used as "Earth Day". I've never got over that and grip every year! However, they did turn Arbor Day into a local 3-day holiday so Friday the 24th was observed in Nebraska as Arbor Day.
Dog hair cleanup, Tuesday April 14th, 2026. This was under Ember's crate. Ember came home sweet smelling and soft. She has done her best to roll in foul smelling stuff ever since, of course!
Crate corner, after mopping the floor, before putting the crate back. Enjoy it while I can, the hair will be back in a flash!
The Prisoner in Springtime, 2026.
The doggo always wins when you play tug with her favorite hunting / retrieving dummy. She will drop it for a treat, though.
Life goes on. Life is good. Keep Sparking, my friends!
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