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!
Sounds like my kind of week. Life IS good.
ReplyDeleteFunny how weeks in retirement tend to repeat, in a comfortable routine it is to be hoped!
DeleteI find that Earth day seems to get moved here and then it seems more than one. I wonder at that point because they say we need to make up for the mess but yet our appliances had 25 year guarantees and repair men to come and fix them when they broke, now the new ones can't be fixed and are lucky if they last beyond 5 years and then are tossed by most. Doesn't seem very Earth friendly to me. Oh well, that was a rant that was unexpected wasn't it - LOL. Our skies did the same this week and it is a rainy one today. So great to read your week too. - Have a wonderful week to come.
ReplyDeleteWe could have deep discussions about how the world is changing. Some of it is relating to dumbing down the work of repair. It seems to work against the idea of conservation to my way of thinking. But it makes rich people richer and that seems to be the direction they are trying to guide us in.
DeleteMeanwhile, we live our lives the best we can. May you have a great week ahead.
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ReplyDeleteLife is good!
DH and I are down with a nasty cold ☹️
Thursday it only rained through dismissal time - of course! One of the teachers said there was some tiny hail.
Nurse Benji is doing his best to care for us and being so patient about his activity curtailed. Easy does it!
Easy does it indeed! Hope you and your honey feel better soon. Good job, Benji.
DeleteIt’s been a wet and wild Spring. Bad storms come through weekly. Glad no damage w/the hail. Last weeks storms brought baseball sized hail to some areas around us, but we were, thankfully all right!
ReplyDeleteLovely photos of Ember and the Prisoner. They are adorable.
Yes, your advice to live our lives the best we can is spot on.
Wishing you and your family all the best.
hugs and blessings
barb
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Glad you have escaped the storm damage... so far! Hope that good fortune continues, as I doubt Mother Nature is done with the Spring fronts.
Deletehugs & blessings to you and yours as well!
It sounds like you’ve had an incredibly productive and meaningful week! I’m glad you managed to capture that dramatic sky before the wind picked up—it’s always a relief when the heavy hail misses your home, though sorry to hear Dexter’s A/C repair was such a hit to the wallet.
ReplyDeleteEmber looks absolutely precious (even if she is determined to undo her spa day), and your "The Prisoner" photo is a classic. It’s also such a lovely gesture to keep your brother’s memory alive through the marathon tradition. Wishing you a peaceful, hair-free floor for at least a few more hours. (((BIG HUGS)))
Yes, getting a car fixed is a hit to the wallet, but it's less of a hit than trading it in for a new one, right? The hair is starting to build back under the crate, of course.
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