We’ve carved a broad path thru our woods. It connects with neighbors’ paths so we can all take long walks, away from cars. Ivy’s job is to help gather sticks, so nobody trips

After weeks, the lingering frozen snow feels gloomy. But maybe that’s just me? Young Ivy wants more play time.

After a dark winter, Spring will come again…gardeners know that a really bad season doesn’t mean you give up - you try again!
Today I’m thinking about great leaders like MLK who don’t give up
And feeling better w/ pics of my garden in years past…
love me some lavender & blackberries …

A nice thing about being a gardener is this is the time to start planning for the coming months. It’ll be icy in Virginia (80 miles from DC) on MLK day, but a perfect day to think about Spring planting. Here’s a bit of my 2024 plan #gardening

Here’s the view from our kitchen window this evening, with a glance at Shenandoah National Park in the distance. Nature is a reason we all fight & a balm to help us relax & renew

I wish Shrinking had a new episode everyday. It lets me acknowledge sadness & laugh at the same time. Laughter when we’re sad is therapy. Pictures of old dogs makes me feel that way too

Here’s Ivy starting her day - she’s hoping to spot a deer or fox. Once she saw a bear outside this window