MARCH
by William Cullen Bryant (1794-1878)
I think March came in like a lamb. It was bright and sunny here yesterday, however quite cold. No storms though so I think a lamb. Growing up, mom always said that if March came in like a lamb it would go out like a lion and vice versa. We would color pictures at school of lambs and lions at the end of April and then cross our fingers because we all had had enough of Winter and were looking forward to Spring.
There is a weather advisory out for today/tomorrow and it was snowing when I got up this morning, but I don't think that counts like lion behavior because March already came in, yesterday. Oh well!
Our patience will be rewarded however as Spring will arrive this month on the 20th of March whether we are ready for it or not!
We are so ready for it and yet at the same time I am filled with a bit of anxiety. I worry about the cats getting out. This is a really huge fear for me as I have such a small place. There is a very busy road (it is one of the main exits/entrances to the TransCanada) that runs right along the side of my street. There are trucks and cars and ambulances racing along it all day every day. There is also a house across that road with two very big dogs. I love them so much and I am so worried if they get out something will happen to them.
My anxiety is probably disproportionate to the possibility of it happening.
But my fears are very real and just something I will have to learn to come to terms with or I am in for a miserable summer. And intellectually I know that, but I can't help feeling anxious about it.
Movie Night . . .
I had bought the new version of The Homecoming for us to watch together before Christmas. We had both been looking forward to it with great anticipation, as we are both huge Waltons fans. It was one of my favorite shows when I was growing up, and as an adult. I never let the Christmas season pass without watching The Homecoming (original).
I need to be honest here.
I didn't like it. I felt the acting was not up to snuff, it felt forced. The characters were not real. One boy was missing (Ben) and not even mentioned. It lacked the warmth and feeling of the original. I just couldn't feel it. (Although Eileen loved it.) The first spark of feeling I had about anything was at the very end of the movie.
For me it didn't even begin to touch the original. I gave Eileen the DVD to take home to enjoy with Tim. I was disappointed, but I got to watch it with my daughter so all was not lost.
I introduced her to Brit tv. I think its a good thing I have sub-titles on my television as I don't think she would have been able to understand the accents otherwise.
We talked, we laughed, we loved. It was great.
For breakfast on Sunday morning we enjoyed warm croissants and strawberry jam and orange juice. The strawberry jam had been sent to me by an old school friend from way back. Her name is also Eileen and she is who I named our Eileen after. I thought it was quite nice to be able to enjoy jam made by the person who had inspired my naming of her. I was able to tell her about our friendship, etc.
We cleaned up and then both of us watched our own churches online. Its really neat that you can do that now.
After church we cooked Cheese Enchiladas together, which was a lot of fun as well. We both love Tex Mex food and her husband can't eat spicy stuff so it was a real treat for her. We were going to have ice cream and bananas afterwards, but by then I had started to feel ill, so I thought I best get her home, just in case I was too ill to drive her back later in the day.
All in all, aside from me getting sick, we had a lovely time together, built some great memories for her, got to laugh and talk and just enjoy each other's company one on one. It was not the trip to England that she had saved for and planned for herself a few years back, but it was still very, very good. Time spent one on one with your children is always a great blessing!
Three days later and I still do not feel really great. It is a tummy complaint, but not a cold. I can still smell and taste, but I have a dull tummy ache, kind of like trapped wind (tmi I know). I hope I feel back to 100% soon.
I am very distressed and heartbroken about what is going on in the Ukraine. I do check the news once a day. It is never good news, which is why I don't dwell on it. I know some people who keep the news going hour after hour after hour. I figure once or twice a day is more than enough to check in. I pray and I pray, for peace, for healing, that the rest of the world will be able to do the right thing in order to bring an end to this, without it escalating into something far worse. I don't believe it could feel much worse at this point for the people of the Ukraine. My heart and prayers are with them.
And on that note I best end this now and get on with my day. I will leave you with a thought to carry with you . . .
In The English Kitchen today . . . Pasta with Tuna, Tomatoes & Olives. This was really delicious!
Have a wonderful Wednesday. Stay safe, healthy and happy. Don't forget!
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And I do too!
You made memories♥That'sthe best.
ReplyDeleteMy heart aches too:(
I cherish all the memories I have and can make Monique! I missed so much over the years. Precious times indeed! xoxo
DeleteTimes like that are very precious indeed. You were blessed to have that special time together.
ReplyDeleteWe really were Pam! Thank you! xoxo
DeleteIt’s so nice you and your daughter had such a lovely time….lovely memories….and I hope you are feeling much better soon. Yes, the world is heartbroken I feel. Prayers❣️ xo, V.
ReplyDeleteThanks V. I hope so too. I have diverticulitis and irritable bowl and am having a bad bout of it this week. No fun! xoxo
DeleteAnother ild day for the start of March here, hoping it continues. Glad you had that time with your daughter, memories made. Hope you feel better soon.
ReplyDeleteThanks very much Linda. I missed out on many times like this when I was in the UK. I am looking forward to many more! xoxo
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