It's springtime!
The village grass has been mowed for the first time. Not our grass. Our grass is just sprouting. But everyone else's grass looks great.
A new house/condo is going up across Chuck's Circle. Chuck is our neighbor. He was first to build on this circle and he named the circle after himself.
Really? ...
While I was writing this blogpost we had a 4.0 earthquake in Kalamazoo.
It was my first, and hopefully last, real earthquake. What surprised me most was the noise. Didn't realize earthquakes came with so much noise.
It was scary and I didn't like it. Now I have new appreciation for the places that get big ones. Yikes.
Something from the kitchen ...
We brought some (legally purchased) cacti and succulents back from Arizona. No, we don't know how to care for them but we do have a book.
Number one rule for the cacti: Don't pick them up bare handed. Those spikes are super strong and they want your body.
I am creating...
These socks have been on the needles and ignored for a long, long time. This week I knit on them and they're almost ready to get a heel.
The yarn is Opal Graffiti. The pattern is my basic sixty stitch sock with k5p1 ribbing, and the socks are for me.
I have been procrastinating ...
I've been thinking about buying a new car for the past five years. There has always been a reason it wasn't the perfect time. That, combined with the fact I hate car shopping, have kept my fifteen year old Camry in service.
The Camry still runs great but the underbody is suffering from fifteen Michigan winters and it has developed a worrisome, clunking noise. I do not want to spend anymore money on this car.
Yesterday we visited the Subaru dealer and test drove a Legacy sedan. It's possible my thirty-five year Toyota brand loyalty is going to end soon.
Special thanks to husband Jay who dragged me out to the dealership when I would have been happy to procrastinate a few more days. He keeps me doing what needs to be done and I am grateful.
Just want to say ...
Last Sunday after church we stopped for lunch and saw the man who married us, Pastor Bruce. He asked if we are still happy.
Just in case anyone else is wondering, we are still happy.
Something new for me ...
Condo living is amazing. Last week a professional window washer came and washed the windows. They look cleaner than I have ever been able to get a window, and I didn't have to do it.
The landscapers showed up and put fresh mulch in the garden, and the sprinkler people showed up and set the timing on the sprinkers. We do not mind giving up these tasks.
A few plans for the next few days
Next week is going to be the end of cleaning out Mom's apartment and turning in the keys.
Then I'm going to schedule some lunches with friends I haven't had much time for recently so we can laugh together and catch up.
And I may possibly buy a new car.
Giving thanks for ...
Everything mentioned above and the final item below. Minus the earthquake. Although the earthquake did make Saturday more interesting.
And ...
Daughter Heather and long time partner Jason got married yesterday. Jason has been a member of the family for years, but now it's official. He can't get away from us. Love him and I'm very happy about this.
That's a very nice, productive day that you've had. It’s interesting as well that you are on the verge of getting a new car. It was wise that you have given it that level of thought and consideration, and have weighed in your options before purchasing. Anyway, that Legacy Sedan does seem like a really cool ride. Cheers!
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