idea, soak, and her digs

1 We talk about a new job idea. Proof reading and editing scientific papers for people in China. Now that sounds interesting!
2 After my run I soak in the hot tub for a bit. It's a moment in time of soaking up relaxation and sunshine.
3 The cat is finally enjoying her new cat house. It's made of styrofoam and lined with wool blankets. Total cat luxury.

talk, run, read, and blessings

1 There are times when I wonder what our next conversation will be about. Today he calls early, really early because he can't sleep. We talk about the law of attraction and how we can do things to make our lives work easier and simpler. 
2 The run today is 4 km and almost not enough so this evening it's a yoga class with Kathy and the Wednesday night ladies. I am so very grateful that Kathy's hug persuaded me to go to pub night. I met some great women and even though they are rather 'animated' it's just what I needed to get out and meet new people. 
3 The book club meets on the third Thursday of the month. This sounds like fun. I've always wanted to be a part of one.
3a Feeling blessed and humbled to have such wonderful people in my life. Blessings to you, dear readers. 

a few more, not well, and boxing up

1 A few more days of work have landed on my schedule. Yes! 
2 He's not feeling well. It must be tough to be so far from home, in a camp and feeling rotten. If he was home, he'd be in bed with tea and soup. He still calls and even though talk is short, we both are happy to hear each other's voice.
3 It's fun to get packages together for the family. Each person gets special things and it pleases me to think of them and picture the smiles and happiness when it arrives.

can you see the map?, dessert, and coffee talk

1 Walking along the road then through the woods, over the little homemade bridge, through the field and finally back onto the roadway. An afternoon adventure. 
2 There's a slice of apple blueberry crumble in the freezer waiting for me to devour it. Done.
3 Our Skype talk is perfect timing for a Monday morning. We share coffee and catch up and it's almost like we're in the same room. Almost.

breakfast, still happy, and buds

1 The waffles come with maple syrup, blueberries in syrup and some whipped cream. As hard as I try there's no way to finish the last bits of deliciousness.
2 She's pleased with the getaway time even though she missed the ferry by about 10 cars.
3 More buds are starting to show themselves. Lilacs, rhodos, magnolia trees, tulips and some daffodils are reaching towards the sun.

surprise visit, into the swamp, and don't move a muscle

1 My niece comes for an overnight visit. We have dinner and sit in front of the fire, then head to the hot tub. As she talks it sounds like she is forming plans as she speaks. We grow when we are moving forward.
2 The walk takes us into the swampy area and we both pick up sticks just in case there are creatures we don't expect to see. Eventually we come to the other side and are in daylight again.
3 The bird sanctuary just down the road from us is starting to show signs of spring. The birds are singing to each other, ducks are floating on the water and to the far left a blue heron stands perfectly still, waiting for us to leave.

outside, talk, and snuggling

1 It feels good to be out in the gardens and yard. The fresh air smells great, the sun shines and the earth is showing signs of spring.
2 We have a chance to talk longer today and make plans to talk on skype in the next day or so. It seems easier to be apart when we can see each others faces now and then. 
3 I snuggle deep into the blankets and pull a softer throw up near my face. It was warm outside earlier but now it's getting pretty cold. Well, cold for the island.