Wednesday Words

I stepped out of the house this morning, to pop down to the café at the end of the street, and heard a robin singing his "come hither" Spring song. What a joy! Surprisingly, I have seen and heard robins in the area all winter, but it's been a while since I've heard any singing to attract a mate. I know they'll hang around if they have a food source, but our winter has been so brutal, and this is the first year that I've been aware of any staying put all season in spite of the most snow in almost 25 years.

 

 

Last Saturday, in desperation for some colour and cheer, I treated myself to two bunches of tulips, along with my groceries. Brought a bit of much-needed Spring indoors. It was plus 7C that day, absolutely glorious. (Never mind that the following two days were minus double digits again!)

 

Below: George this morning, after his treats. He always has so much to say! (I've seen Jake only once this winter, and not recently.)

 

 

Our snow is slowly melting, which is fine. There's been too much for a rapid melt (flooding risk). The upcoming weekend's rain will, I hope, clear the rest of the ice from the sidewalks. I haven't been out much in the mornings before work; in fact, yesterday was the first long walk I'd taken in a few weeks. I regretted it immediately, as I had to take to the road to walk safely.

 

Below: Pics snapped in the Rona garden centre before my chiropractic appointment on Monday. They have the best selection of houseplants of all the box stores in our city. I wandered around for a bit, wishing for a house with deep window sills and good lighting.

 

 

Oh, I'm not sure if this is good news or not, but my exec director's boss has deferred any job cuts in our until September 2027.

 

In an ideal world, I'd have been given a year's salary and the okay to work as a casual two days a week. I'm definitely grateful for the continued income and benefits, of course, but I'm also keenly aware that I have far fewer years ahead of me now, especially healthy years, than behind. I feel somewhat stifled in my current life, though in truth I've had that feeling since I was quite young. Of living a life that doesn't quite fit who I am inside...or who I long to be, perhaps. Always a desire for something....else. Yes, that feeling certainly can and does exist in tandem with gratitude for all my blessings.

 

Anyway.

 

I'll end with a few "funnies" for a smile, with apologies if I've posted any before. (Who remembers? Not me!)

 

 

 

Take care, all. It's a crazy time in this world; be kind, tolerant, and compassionate with your Self, so that you may be so with All Beings. 💖