Reactions and Attractions

 

Our first Hellebore is opening! I wish they weren't so shy. You have to get down low to see their faces. So I did. 

I have pondered the reactions to the closing statement of my last post. There weren't many, and one was private. This is not a political blog, but in my comments on daily life, my strong feelings about what is going on in our nation do creep in. Most of us are of a like mind, but some are not. While I would like to know more about their thinking, this is not the forum for that. I honor all politely stated points of view, and appreciate those who have the courage of their convictions to go against the tide of the majority.

Sometimes rainbows help. 

On sunny days at just the right time we get them on our kitchen floor as sunlight streams through the beveled glass on our front door. 

I have been going for walks in the park, sometimes with Tom, sometimes alone. I play music from my phone through my hearing aids. It is peaceful. 

The catkins are lengthening on the wild hazelnut tree. 

Here in our maritime climate spring tries to push winter away early, but balmy temps now may bring a deep freeze to come. Like life, seasons here are uncertain. 

The snowdrops will soon be opening.

Tom has been using the dry weather to get work done in the garden.

On the hall tree the Seahawks gear is ready. I might wear some of it when we go to a local protest rally at noon on Saturday. We haven't been to one since before the holidays, and I need to go and be counted among the resistance. Then at 5:00 we will be settled in front on the TV for the playoff game between the Seattle Seahawks and the San Francisco 49ers. Jill and Jake will be there in person. Just like in politics, we have family on both sides. 

Go Hawks!