Not the prettiest pic but it is what it is. Been raining pretty hard here lately. Our rhubarb is only around 5 inches high at this point, tops. Maybe we could plant some more this year if we find some.

I planted some peonies a few years ago in the back yard, and they are sprouting out of the ground right now. A ground that was frozen solid for almost five months. Glad to see they have survived another winter. Nature never ceases to amaze me.

When these are in bloom, several weeks from now, I will post a pic of them.

At the very end of our yard, where the forest begins, Daisy took a pic today, Easter Sunday, of these tiny and lovely crocus flowers. We still have snow on the ground in areas, and it will be a while still before leaves come out on trees and other flowers follow suite, but these are so beautiful and delicate, yet very hardy.

On one of the photos we can see clearly that a hungry critter has been munching on the greens. Might very well be our chonky little (Easter) bunny.

Does nature not have the ability to stir deep emotions in you?

Here is another recent photo of my friend, the same doggy from a few months ago. He is not yet 1 year old. But here he is, posing like a debonair movie star.

No matter what is going through my mind, I find it impossible to not smile in his presence, and play with him, as his energy and personality are so focused on pleasing others, and being loved, that he simply uplifts, anytime, wherever he is.

Am sharing in the hopes that he will make you smile, too.

...you wake up to this on your hand...Oh, he's a jumper too. Might just leap on your head.

What next?





I'mma come back and post his name as soon as I find it..

Got it: Chrysilla Volupe I think it is..

Yep, just trying to sleep, human. And don't forget to feed me later...

Yesterday Daisy and I traveled a bit and met up at the pub with folks we hadn't seen since our wedding. The place filled up quickly as through the large windows we witnessed the day turn into night. At this time of year, it feels like one minute the sun is out and the next we are enveloped in darkness. But, I could see in the eyes of our friends, as well as many people present, and the staff, that there definitely was a positive energy going on. Some joie de vivre. The indomitable human spirit, manifesting ,smiles and laughter lighting up the pub. Why? Possibly because, in the face of these strangest of times we can, and must, keep on living, laughing and loving.

I enjoyed a hearty dish of octopus. Ate it all like a good boy. Didn't write an nn stamped paper for this pic, people with us at the table do not know we are here. Or if they do, they're quite discreet about it. But that is my hairy old thumb. Daisy opted for a pulled beef poutine. Excellent as well. Couldn't get her to try the octopus though.