It's 61 degrees at 7:15 AM heading for a high of 72 today. I hear Charlie crowing. Lately, I'm trying to let him out of his little enclosure when I first get up--he seems to like that--maybe following the old axiom of the "early bird gets the worm!".

Lots of stuff going on--again more soul-searching and not always good about that--often cranky--not sure what that's all about. But talking to my granddaughters and my son and his wife do help alleviate some of the pressures.

Trying to work outside more lately. With good weather, this is possible. Dad is making progress on his greenhouse trying to get it to the point of being useable. We ordered more clips but they haven't come in yet. These are necessary to make the panels stay in with the high winds we seem to be experiencing these days.

The blackberries are almost uncovered and we're into spreading more mulch. Amazing how many fire ant hills there are! Sure made a group crazy yesterday when I pulled weeds from their abode--luckily I noticed only one bite this AM.

Trying to get back to some basics but it's not always easy. Frustrated with myself because some things don't come easily to me! like burning a cd!!!! What's that all about and why does the process intimidate me!? Makes me feel so old!

Anyway, I'm back and going to try to make this a regular missive again.

Peace!

Carol