I read (The Living by Annie Dillard), crocheted, played on my computer, and even managed to get outside. We spent a few hours at our property 
yesterday. The view isn’t quite as green as the one in this post; it is still pretty barren, but signs of spring are everywhere. The daffodils are doing great; we planted clumps of them along the driveway and they are naturalizing nicely. I did a water test. I’ve been testing for the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay for ten years now. Then, we just sat and watched the world: saw at least one eagle and one osprey. We watched a cormorant circle his way down to the creek. He landed and immediately started fishing so we rarely saw him again.
I was up early today. It’s getting lighter earlier and the dogs wake up and start making dog noises around 6:30 or so. Just caught sight of a big V of geese flying overhead. I guess there are still some Canada Geese that actually migrate. So, spring is here.
Now, I’m getting caught up on podcasts. According to Garrison Keillor at The Writer’s Almanac, it’s Lawrence Ferlinghetti’s birthday. I went to visit City Lights Bookstore when I was in San Francisco and bought a copy of Maxim Gorky’s great revolutionary novel, Mother. It just seemed appropriate. I love starting the day with poetry.
Now, I’m listening to Harry Shearer’s LeShow from KCRW, one of my favorite public broadcasting stations. Thank goodness for the web so I can access the station.
My live frog for today is listening to some mp3 files so I may have to cut Harry short and get started. I’m teaching today, too, and then meeting with my advisor to figure out the logistics of doing my research. There may be grocery shopping as well.
After eating pretty well for several days in a row, I went a little crazy yesterday. Although there isn’t much bad food in the house so crazy is relative. I did have more than one serving of wine 😉 But I’m back on the WW wagon today. I did get a nice walk at the property yesterday as my husband drops us at the beginning of the road into the neighborhood and we walk in. Just about a mile.
Wildlife siting: there are two flickers sitting in the oak tree. One looks like a fledgling with fluffy feathers. It’s sort of amazing that I get anything done. I also noticed that all the birdies need fed. They particularly like the peanut butter suet we’ve been making. That feeder is completely cleaned out! I have a little left in the fridge and then need ingredients to make more, mostly peanut butter.
Blessing to all!
