Sunday Safari

After a couple of days of clouds and drizzle it was most
enjoyable to be outside in the sun.

We had a dusting of snow overnight.
It was melted by noon.

February has come in wet with temperatures more moderate
for this time of year.

I enjoy these end of winter days
 when I can be outside with the birds

and my books.

It is too early and too wet to be
working in the kitchen garden,

but it is the perfect time of year to plan.

Sapporo, Japan will host their snow sculpture
 festival beginning tomorrow.
I hope to see pictures.

I have inside gardening to tend to.
My bonsai needs attention.
I check the Black Swallowtail butterfly eggs
on the inside parsley a few times a day.
I do hope they "hatch".

My World War II study continues.
Today marks the 889th day.
 I am following a war diary on line
 and reading all sorts of books.

I am keeping a war journal.

I am learning my
geography.
I am understanding a wee bit more.

The mythology of Maat
is very interesting.
Her feather reminds me to walk lightly
on the souls of others.

I like to look at
life from the butterflies point of view.

I understand the elegance
of the Japanese culture,

for I too honor the designs of nature.

My Grandmother had a bridge tally card
in her box of treasures.
I use it for a bookmark.
We are connected.

This book was a gift from my daughter.
I have read it many times.
I reread it to remind me to honor my
gardens in the spring.
I reread and once again I am inspired.

This year I will add the idea
of a Victory Garden to my Kitchen Garden.
My Grandmother was a gardener.
We are connected.

Happy plans for Spring.
Happy Sunday Safari.
Today I was hunting for balance.