It is spring and it is time to make plans for the coming year.

If you look between the two yellow dandelions, you will see the proud Mama Killdeer on her nest.

The cat and the wild turkeys woke me up about 5:15am. I fed the cat and cursed at the big fat gobbler.

Last weekend was mother's day.  It is a very hard day for me since I lost my mother, Ms. Evelyn Ruth.  Next year, instead of being sad, I will plan a celebration for Evelyn's spirit, strong will, and great sense of humor.

We are almost done with the garden cleanup.  Every thing in the gardens right now are pink. How can any one be unhappy with such splendor around the house?

This time of year is when I renew my plans and make changes with my so called life. I always thought it is silly to have a New Years's resolution. I do make them, one year I vowed to avoid toxic  people, another year I planned to "Make it So!" So, once the trees have fresh, new,  light  green leaves on their branches,  I think about the coming year.

Today, I will plant my parsley seeds, and dig in my gladiola bulbs. Next week, I will go to the HerbFarmacy  and buy some basil, dill, tarragon, rosemary and scented geraniums for my herb garden.

A very silly Aunti B enjoying a green house full of wonderful herbs.

This Spring, I finally started to address the changes in my arthritic body. I donated all my beekeeping equipment to Essex County Greenbelt Association. I had splints made for my hands to protect my little fingers while I garden and I decided to host my bird watching team to lunch for our annual bird-a-thon a fund raiser for Mass Audubon's Joppa Flats. I will not pretend that a 24 hour bird watching weekend does not hurt. Instead, I will be a great hostess with the mostest, by serving delicious sandwiches, pink lemonade, and New England Old Fashioned whoopee pies for desert.

We are who we are, sometime, it just takes us a long time to realize that we are no long 20 years old. Ok, I admit that I am now a mature woman;  but a woman who wears neon bright pink sneakers.
A gal still has to have some glitz in her life.

Happy spring to everyone one. May this season bring joy, health and happiness to one and all.