I have found myself in a bit of an energy slump over the past couple of weeks.  I am getting through the things I have to do, but when done with the “must dos”, I would rather curl up with Jaxon and a book rather than tackle some of the “want to dos” on my list.  It is February.  

Although we have had a relatively mild winter in my neck of the woods, I am already thinking of spring. I am ready for steadily longer days and new growth on the trees.  This morning I sit near the window, seeing the birds picking at the suet hanging from a hook, a few snowflakes in the air, and the thermometer shows a crisp 12 degrees Fahrenheit. 

I am sitting in a cabin nestled in Roche Lake Provincial Park, in British Columbia, Canada.  As I write, I am looking out the window, watching the sun begin to warm the surface of the lake.  The morning air is brisk as it was cold enough to frost last night.

Jaxon was kind enough to wake me up at 4:10 AM.  Nature call. Ugh.  I dutifully followed him to the door and took him for his routine walk around the yard.  As we made our way to his favorite spots, the sky lit up.  Shortly after, a rumble of thunder sounded in the distance.  A storm was coming.

As I sit and type today, I am once again sitting in my friend Fancy’s home in Maryland.  A year ago, we were walking the streets of Annapolis.  We stopped at shops, museums, and found tasty food and drink.  We laughed and talked and did what girlfriends of many years do when they get together.  There is comfort in friendships where you do not have to explain or apologize for time that passes.  There is comfort in unconditional love.

As I sit and watch out the window today, I am smiling.  Despite the frigid cold weather and blanket of fresh snow on the ground, I am warm and dry.  The birds are frequenting the feeders.  The dog is resting quietly.  Hubby is happily pushing snow with his four-wheeler.  All is well in my world.

This summer, Mum had an issue with her mower.  A neighbor was using his big tractor to mow her yard, but circumstances prevented him from doing so later in the season.  She needed a mower.  I asked Hubby if we could give her our mower and search for another option for ourselves.  He knows my stubborn nature and quickly agreed to my plan and we delivered the mower to her.  Happy Mum!

 I am sitting in a quiet room.  The sun is shining and the sky is blue.  I am happy to be in this place.  On Thursday, my friend Fancy called from Annapolis, Maryland.  “Can you come for a visit?”  After a few phone calls, I called her back.  “Is tomorrow too soon?”  

I am sitting in a hospital.  A friend called and asked if I would be his transport for a minor procedure today.  All is going well.  I am waiting.  The sun is shining through giant windows in the sitting area.  My mind is flowing back to a sunny day spent last month with my friend Rainbow in British Columbia.

I cannot help but share a bit more about my recent visit to British Columbia.  The days were full of fun and friendship… and we did manage some fishing!