In the morning, as soon as I get out of bed, I pull aside the curtain from one window and look at the sky. How wonderful it is to see blue sky with just a few puffy clouds. Bright mornings definitely lift my spirits. We've had a long run of those days that fill me with energy. My mouth seems to smile without effort, just because of the beauty of the day.
Evening light is also magical with its soft glow and deepening shadows. Can you believe that sweet peas are already blooming in my garden? A couple of seeds sprouted from dried pods and self-seeded, growing slowly through our very mild winter, and now with the warmer weather, they have burst into fragrant flowers. I clipped the long stems and set them in a vase on the kitchen windowsill alongside a ceramic rooster that was a wedding gift to my parents over 70 years ago. It sat atop the fridge of my childhood home. My mother gave it to me a few years ago, and it brings back fond memories.
The garden is relishing the sunshine and warmth. Columbines, Cornflowers, and Peonies are blooming their hearts out. I planted three alliums years ago and each year they come back, just three of them. This year they are all leaning noticeably.
There are so many buds on the peonies! The Duchesse de Nemours is blooming wildly just now, all elegant white frills. A vase of them stands on the dining room table and fills the room with spicy fragrance. Soon the pink varieties will bloom. They are such heavenly flowers.
A dream came true this week. My memoir is now published. It all seems a bit unreal. It's a scary thing to write and let other people read my words. For those interested in reading it, information is here in my Substack account (no subscription needed). I'll be adding it to the sidebar of my blog, as well.
A week or so ago I cut back the dry, brown sword ferns to allow fresh growth some air. How intricate the curled fronds are, and how quickly they open to the light. Elsewhere in the garden I've planted out the tomato starters, along with squash and zucchini. The potato plants have been covered with more soil. Basil and dill are emerging and we're enjoying salads with fresh lettuce, spinach, radishes, and green onions picked just before eating. Such luxury.
We have no plans for the weekend and I hope to garden (the weeds continue to grow) and do the necessary house fluffing chores. Tea on the patio is sure to happen on a sunny afternoon, except the tea might be exchanged for a frosty glass of elderflower cordial, made from last summer's flowers. I sort of forgot about it and it's been sitting on the pantry shelves, well sealed. It's high time to enjoy it.
Happy weekend to each of you!
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