Other events – I’m cutting my house remodel in half. The expected estimated expense is mounting and can’t be justified. I still need to replace things that are falling apart – the clothes washer being the latest appliance to go. It died after 20 years of service. It had been so faithful. It was the old horse that had willingly carried out its duties without complaint, without appreciation, for so many years. The dutiful servant finally buckled at the knees, went down and breathed its last. How can one get sentimental over a washing machine?? I can. (Well, momentarily, anyway). I remember making the agonizing decision buying it so long ago. The thought of having to shop to replace it, gives me a headache.

My dogwood is starting to bloom – after the daffodils, it’s nice to see more flowers coming. A lot like life … sad to see the daffodils go….. Like people and washing machines…. but new, fresh, good people, things and flowers are always coming along to be discovered and enjoyed.