Another Sign:

Yet, another sign warmer weather is on it's way. The return of the strawberry salad! Better yet my local grocery store has my favorite red berries on sale for $1.49/quart.

Weekend Snapshot: Neighbors

This has been one of those hectic weeks. It started out with a pre-calculus test, and it ended with a family member being diagnosed with a serious illness. In addition, B and I both had to work yesterday. So, in search of some peace and solace, this morning we went for a well-deserved walk to the bay. We found one of our neighbors, the Great Egret, was out fishing.

a little about me:

"Mercedes" has granted me the pleasure of being her featured blog for the week. Thank you, it is quite an honor. If you have found your way here through her place ~ Welcome. I always have the kettle on for tea and I always have chocolate in the fridge, so help yourself. Enjoy and take a look around.

I guess I should introduce myself, I’m a woman, let’s just say well pass 39. I had the wonderful pleasure of being a “stay at home mom”. After my sons moved out on their own, (they are now 24 & 25) I went back to school to get my BA in biology. I am currently taking my last 4 credits, which happen to be pre-calculus, before graduating in May. I work substituting in my local school system. I enjoy all of the children, kindergarteners thru the seniors. I would like to teach, but I haven’t decided which grade or subject.

My younger son is currently attending the same college as I. No, we haven’t had any classes together but we do like to run down to the diner for a quick meal between our classes. Perhaps, it’s because I buying! My older son spent 6 years in the United States Marines and served time in Iraq. I am happy to report he is now safe in the States. I could not be prouder of them. They have grown be amazing young men.

I have been raising puppies for The Seeing Eye for the pass 12 years. Yes, that means I have had a new puppy every year for the pass 12 years. And yes, that also means, I always have lots of paper towels on hand. You can read all about our "puppy raising" adventures at our other blog.

And after searching for 40 some years I have finally found my soul mate. “B” is a wonderful partner and a terrific friend.

There's Hope:

High 40s, overcast, and raining, it does not feel much like Spring, but it is on it's way, of this I am sure.

Loud & Noisy Spring!

I have vivid childhood memories of seeing Osprey nests on top of the high wire poles which stretch along the roadways to my favorite beach area. Once these majestic creatures flew high in the skies. With use of pesticides (DDT) these and many other birds’ numbers fell. In 1972, thanks to Rachel Carson and her book “Silent Spring”, this pesticide was banned from use in the United States. Her book documented the harmful effects of pesticides on the environment in general and birds in particular. DDT was found to cause thinner egg shells, reproductive problems and even death. For many years, the Osprey was practically nonexistent in my area. However, I am happy to report with my recent trips to the refuge I have witnessed the comeback of this water plunging raptor.

and the Winner Is:

Looks like LW is better at hide & seek than the little cardinal boy.

Hide & Seek:

I didn't have the heart to tell this little guy that he didn't stand a chance of winning a game of hide & seek.