Wind--AGAIN!

 Wind—AGAIN!

 

The sky to the west is a lovely shade of dirty brown. Have a feeling that won’t exactly produce a pretty sunset, but with the wind blowing in gusts up to 30 mph or more, guess who will not be outside watching for a sunset. Even the hens are hunkered down behind shelter. At the risk of sounding gripey, at least one person on this hill is dadgummed tired of the effects of this wind! Deep sigh.

 

Looked out the kitchen window over my sink and noticed neat little tight white buds on the plum tree. And Siri tells me that the temperature is supposed to be going down again next week. See, it is still February in Texas. That means that fruit that might have made from any blooms coming out right now will undoubtedly get frozen in the buds. Sad, just sad. Tricky weather causes plants to get busy and produce the blooms. Then the weather finishes them off. Deep breath.

 

Three hyacinths are blooming by the porch, but the honey bees are busy working over the henbit. That is those lovely little purple flowers that make the land look as if it has a coat of purple dust on it. Today, Patty said that she agreed that we did not need to mow that stuff down—especially as that is all the bees have right now. Not much help if only two of us leave it growing, but everyone has to do something helpful for the critters. The stupid Bradford pear will bloom soon, too. It may or may not have any good stuff for the bees, but it certainly is not going to be much use for anything else. Still have a few fruit trees that may bloom on the west side of the hill, and they are better than nothing.

 

Danny Pollard posted a picture of over 12 rocking chairs for kids that Sterling has made. If Sterling decides to bring some down to Texas this spring, a few folks might want one. Not sure how many he can haul in that truck of his or if he plans to bring his camping trailer. Anyway, just looking forward to seeing him.

 

Lance might come this weekend. Certainly hope the wind has died down considerably before then. We got that little bit of rain in all that wind last night, but don’t think that kind of rain is going to do much good for filling up the lakes. Guess it doesn’t do to gripe. Be thankful for what you get might be the best attitude. Sorry.

 

Did not make banana nut muffins today, but might try tomorrow. Got a recipe off the internet, so no excuses will do. Laziness is no excuse, right? Even making a salad today has been just a wee sign of laziness. Did not want to cook. So, tomorrow has a list of things beginning with laundry and muffins. If the grit on the counter can be wiped off easily, that might get done as well.

 

Have not wanted to look at any news today. Spring is a time for being hopeful. Sunshine is for being happy. And these two dogs have been poking their noses into my lap all day, so maybe they need some exercise or a trip in the truck. Let’s hope tomorrow is pretty and the wind doesn’t blow parts of Lubbock our way.

 

Some days it is just easier to be still than others, but God blesses us each time we greet a new day. So, let us be grateful for each blessing. Let yourselves rest in those blessings. You are loved.