Color me…content? A warm, overcast day on the prairies. Light breeze carrys the scent of blooming Russian Olives…birds serenading…this is the life.
Ok so income tax bill…not the first in my life. I will and am dealing with it. Sadly no unused body parts for sale, over nearly 71 years they’re all high mileage. 😃 No rust, most original parts (most 😅) noisy exhaust and starts first kick! Lol
Sitting on my deck, its tanning time, at least for a bit. My deck is wee, but works! A new cushion on my vintage bright yellow chair, and my tiny footstool and i feel luxurious! No room service, but a yummy breakfast with oj and coffee out here feels almost vacation-like!
The spring came early in May, lots of blossoms on the trees then Blam…cold, high winds, even snow! …petals everywhere so likely not a lot of fruit. Which sucks for the birds! Then came heat: 30C plus…dry, T Storms, very typical Alberta spring. Or almost summer?
The family pool is open so thats an opportunity to “get my burn on”. Right now I am comfortably relaxing in bikini top and cutoffs…exposing a rather pale expanse of belly and cleavage. They’ll tan quick enough.
Neighborhood walkers don’t notice me, lurking behind a leafy tree. Suits me fine. Speaking of walking, my goal is a quick walk each morning before coffee. It can be done! It’s invigorating to get out, hear the birds, observe the pond (still no frog songs) and see the other iPad addicts on their respective decks. Dogs t scramble out to woof at me. And I get to snoop backyards, see who’s making an effort and who is letting their petunias shrivel in the heat!
My friends garden is small but mighty...peas, rows of yellow beats, onions and carrot - towered over by thriving tomato plants, allows me a chance to scratch my itchy green thumb. And to thin the carrots cause bunnies need to eat too! He takes meticulous care of his property…it is emerald green, except where Choppsy the Bush Bunny nibbled is rather short. 🐇
There is no one about! Just my AC kicking on sporadically and mellow tunes from my apartment to keep me company. The suns out now, red winged blackbirds singing, crickets sayin “it’s gonna rain tonight” and distant traffic. I love it. Retirement is good. Three years ago I wouldn’t have believed how calm, happy and healthy I am feeling!
