Finding joy in the everyday

“It is said that the effect of eating too much lettuce is 'soporific'.”  ―  Beatrix Potter ,  The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies I thought I would give you an garden update now that spring is in full swing. Dear hubby and I have starting our preparations for the summer vegetable growing and one project is well underway - another raised garden bed  (see below). It is now in position and ready for soil. This one is 1.2 metres x 1.2 metres, plenty of room for tomatoes, zucchini and cucumber.  In the late winter (after the frosts) I plan to grow potatoes - something I haven't done before but it looks easy!!  I don't have a garden big enough to have a large vegetable patch but I do have smaller spaces that can be used for vegetables. I find I do best with these raised beds and its amazing where I can find places to put them. I am sure next year I will have found a space for another one! Our veg garden is not huge, but plenty big enough for two people...

Its spring today!! And right on cue, the weather improved and today we have gorgeous sunshine, the sky is blue, its warmer than usual and blossom is everywhere. I think its a perfect day for sitting outside and relaxing with a book. Its the Lords Day, one of rest and what better way to enjoy this day.  And in Australia it is Father's Day To my very special dad - Happy Fathers Day. Australian Wattle And an update on my cousin - two of the three tumours have been removed but sadly the doctors were not able to remove the third tumour. However they have decided to do another operation in a week or so and attempt to remove the third tumour which will be another complicated operation. My cousin has been surrounded by her family and I am sure that has given her much strength and joy.  Once again we all need to trust in the Lord for his guidances and strength.  *** Lord, I would place my hand in Thine,
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Spring is on its way Dear friends and family, I can see spring in my garden and it has put a spring in my feet!!  My first jonquils and daffodils are flowering.  The cherry tree is in full bloom and the bees have arrived and I was very pleased to see tiny flowers on my Maple Tree. Winter won't be around very much longer, even birds seem to have a louder song to sing. The first jonquil in the garden First buds on the Maple Tree Pink Cockatoos - these birds mate for life and are very affectionate to each other. I thought I would share this story with you: I went out this morning to the fruit and veg markets to buy a half of duck (to make red duck curry) and to pick up some cat food for Ruby. While I was buying the cat food, an older lady came up to me and asked me what sort of cat I had. A cat lover can't help but talk about their cat to someone else, so I was more than happy to chat about Ruby!! I said that I had a Ragdoll cat and the lady said to me ...