My Five Things

Well it's the end of the week. What did I accomplish?

1. I started writing again. It's a huge step and I'm happy to say that not only do I enjoy it- but I actually look forward to it! Thanks for the encouragement Kip. To anyone out there brave enough to read my blog, please leave a comment.

2. How about those Spartans? They pounded on the Golden Eagles from Marquette and advance to the next round to play North Carolina. Well... no one said it was going to be easy. This was supposed to be a rebuilding year and Michigan State surprised a few teams along the way and played well enough to make it to the dance.

3. How about this weather? It's been 75-80 most of the week and I've been lucky enough to be outside and cleaning up the yard from the damages of winter. Luckily, we lost but a few of our landscape plants. I did dig out the annuals and divided and replanted some of the daylilies. Also picked up some more ice plant for the slope. It should be enough to fill in the bare spots that always seem to pop up.

4. I did some spring cleaning and the house looks a little neater and a little less cluttered. Also I looked into the Far Infrared Saunas that have been mentioned on several holistic and health sites. Has anyone heard anything about these? Anyone have one or use one? It sounds intriguing... I've always liked the deep warmth I get from a steam sauna.

5. My number one annoyance of the week: the midnight songbird. Last year he sang his songs all night from our chimney and almost drove me crazy. This year he has found another spot... but I still get the serenade treatment. I've seen him during the daylight and he looks pretty harmless. He's a gray, medium-sized bird with a black beak. He might be some type of mockingbird because he sings a variety of showtunes all night long. He'll go 5-6 songs without a repeat. If nothing else he has talent. But all night long? C'mon buddy, show off for the girlie birds when they can get a good look at you... in the daylight!!!

Out of here... have a great weekend.