Finally! I was able to take a wonderful long walk today. I walked in the street because many of the sidewalks are still unpassable. But they are improving.
I found this wonderful note around the corner. Can you imagine the pup with the battery in his mouth? I wonder if he took the battery out of the "draw" or whether they were placed in there after the event.
I saw a man in shorts jogging. That was a welcome sight. I said "You're the first sign of spring!" and he gave me a thumbs-up signal. I also found two dimes and four pennies. The lack of walking has cut down on my found money big-time.
This is my great snow/ice cane. I wouldn't be able to leave my home in the winter without it. I see people walking on ice and it looks as though they're walking on a dry sidewalk. If I take a step, I slip and slide.
The metal attachment at the bottom of the cane has pointed prongs that are great for preventing slipping. What a klutz I am! But at least I know it, accept it, and take steps to deal with it.
We've had about 13 "plowable" storms this winter; that has amounted to a lot of snow!
This poor shovel had its last season, evidently.
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Latest "art of the month" mailing
This dainty envelope held a new surprise from the secret artist who sends me these marvelous monthly pick-me-ups. It's always exciting to see what's enclosed. The three hand-colored circles say "2009 in your pocket."
It's a tiny calendar with a page for each month.
And once again, as I've said so many times before, I have no idea who the sender of these delightful packets are. Mm. Will I ever know?
My Bedroom Door
This is my view when I'm sitting up and reading in bed at night. I think it's a jolly sight. It looks like it might be a kid's room, doesn't it? But it's not. I happen to believe that one of the best things about being an adult is that I'm able to buy any toy I want. I like toys!
I consider myself somewhat childlike, but definitely not childish. There's a big difference.
The latest addition to the door is one of the Valentine Day's cards I received this year (the most important one). I framed it; it's the red and white item in the center. I'd seen this card and had almost bought it for the person who sent it to me. So I was totally thrilled to receive the card that had been my favorite one in the entire store. How lucky can you be? The guy who sent the card to me is handsome, brilliant, and has a great sense of humor. He's a very special person, and he's also adorable. What a winning combination.
The other day I was speaking to a friend about him, and she looked at me and said "Marge, you're twitterpated!" She then explained that was a term from Bambi. I'd never heard that term, although I must have when I saw the movie. It's quite a memorable word.
Saint Lawrence Silent Art Auction
This is the distinguished editor/owner/publisher of The West End NEWS, Ed King. He's hosting the refreshment counter in the lobby of the Saint Lawrence Church on a lovely Saturday, during the auction.
The man does look snazzy, doesn't he? He was quite a charmer in that spot. He did a fine job for the fund-raiser.
Hey Marge- Feel that warm spring sun! Love your page and recommend it to all my subterranean friends in Porland! Tom Curchin
Posted by: tom curchin | March 23, 2009 at 09:48 PM