Forgotten moments

It seems like January is the month where I have the most time to blog.
I have more time to think about blogging.

Plus, springtime is beginning to peek around the corner everywhere I look, and it's driving me crazy.

Purple salvia with my rescued poinsettias

Azaleas. . .thinking about blooming

Sweet smelling Almond tree

The dogs even feel it.

Toby keeps finding things with sap to chew on.

Chewy, thoroughly enjoying the sunshine!

Sending warm thoughts to all my friends and family further north!
Here's a sunset picture over the grove to end with.

January Musings

I'm sitting at my computer, at church, and I found myself wanting to write a few words. I was momentarily distracted by the dog, who wanted a pic taken.

It's been a weird few weeks following Christmas. I spend so much time getting ready for the services in December, and it's always kind of a "wow, I have so LITTLE to do" once January steps in. Which is really not true, it just feels that way. For one because it's so quickly time for Ash Wednesday and Lent, and then Holy Week and Easter.  And then mission trip, Vacation Bible School, etc.

So, while I sit here with slightly less to do than normal, I'll type a few words and share a few pics.

If I haven't mentioned it already, I love my pup. Toby and all his eccentricities has totally changed my life. Yes, it comes with complications (not as complicated as those of being a parent!), but it has added a much needed variety to my days. We get up early (usually before sun-up) to take our morning walk and see amazing things like the big dipper in the sky, and sunrises behind the poor chopped up oak tree on the top of the hill (haircut courtesy of the power line crew).

I now walk with one hand holding a flashlight and Toby's leash, in the other my walking stick. I also either whistle or sing as loud as I can. There have been reports of coyotes in the area grabbing small dogs while the owner is walking them on a leash. Hopefully I'm scary enough before the coyote even thinks about getting near enough for me to bean him with my melaleuca stick.

In other news, both my brother and sister-in-law have acquired new jobs!!! :) Which gives me ample excuse to post some pics of my niece. . .ha ha ha.

Warm enough?

Scaring mama on the recliner!! :)

Mom and I have been birdwatching more lately, mainly because it's winter and all the northern ducks are hanging out all over the state.  Here's a few of my favorite pics that I took at Viera and Merritt Island.

Blue Wing Teals

Caspian Tern

Scaup pair

OH. . .AND THE BLUEBIRDS ARE BACK!!! YAAAAAAAYYYY!!! :)

It's Thursday!

You ever have one of those days where you want to accomplish so much? Then at the end of the day realize that really, you accomplished hardly anything?

Well, today wasn’t quite that bad. I mean, I did accomplish a few things. I signed up for a “in addition to” insurance plan through my work. I went to the bank. I shipped a package to Lana, my sister-in-law (which ended up costing me an arm and a leg!). I ate a relatively healthy lunch. I started working on an art project for a friend. I did some clean-up work on my blog. 

But, I’m sitting here at my desk and feeling like, blah, I’m being unproductive.

Probably because yesterday was SO productive. I say that with only a slight tone of sarcasm.

I was called in for jury duty yesterday. HA! More like please drive to downtown Orlando, spend the money on expressway tolls, and then sit in our extremely uncomfortable chairs, and then we won’t call you to actually sit for a jury. Huh! Waste of time. 

I did at least get a fair bit of the way into the new Mercedes Lackey book "Changes" that I just got from the library. If you like fantasy novels at all, I suggest her as an author. I got hooked on her back in middle school, and haven’t been able to appreciate really any other fantasy novelists since.

Anyways. 

Oh, after I finally got released from jury duty, I came back to church to work on my Bible study lesson that I was presenting that evening for the youth. Pretty good topic about “righteous anger and community”. We looked over some different types of news articles, talked about bad things that happen in this world, and then watched this video:

Change For A Dollar Movie

Pretty impactful, huh?

So, today I’m nearing the end of my work day, looking forward to Praise Team practice. Felt like I needed to go outside and get in some much needed God and nature time. It’s gorgeous outside right now. Thought I’d share a few pics.

Happy January 26th! Can't wait for January 27th!