Enjoying the break

I have accomplished so much in my very short spring break.  Already, I've knocked two things off my springy list. 

Yesterday, after I posted, I took the initiative and dragged down the patio furniture (which were residing in the garage from the apartment move).   I change when I'm outside.  It's like the weather reflects my mood (called a pathetic fallacy by the way).  My garden is evolving.  In a month, plants will be in the ground and dirt will be moved, but right now I just have a patio for myself.  And my patio means terra cotta ready to be put to work, luscious red pots, seashells from home, and a new glass oil lamp that will accompany me on many starry nights. 

Even this guy couldn't touch the day.



Since my garden lacks color at the moment, I tried to compensate:

So, that's one down.

TODAY, I grilled!  The lemony chicken!  Chicken that was marinated in lemon and orange juice, drizzled with olive oil.  Grilled asparagus and potatoes.  And mussels.  The perfect appetizer.  Muscles with onions and garlic, and Chateau St. Michelle  Sauvignon Blanc. Cast iron skillet on a hot grill. Muscles on a hot iron skillet, with grilled, crusty bread to soak up those beautiful juices. 

You know what else tops off the day?  Achy muscles from yesterday's run (I go girl), and a spontaneous afternoon nap with my love and our dog.  In the sunshine. 

Oh, and I totally made a new wreath today (yeah, I do that).  A springy wreath. 

Now, I'm jammied up, snuggling in bed, and ready for the Oscars. 

Thank you for reading this little blog, and taking the time to look at these pictures and words.  These are simple enjoyments, but they make life what it is.  And writing about it, capturing the moments and making them something more, that's what gets me by.