Spring Fever
I’ve got spring fever in the worst way. We went out to Monet’s Table for our usual Saturday brunch, and went right to Vinney’s to pick up some things for our outdoor grill and bird seed. We love grilling outside and enjoy having dinner outside when the weather is nice. Then we went to Lowe’s to replace the wheelbarrow that died last fall (yes they can die). Well, never thinking small, we ended up getting this big garden cart on four wheels that can haul all kinds of stuff around the yard.
We got home and I started hosing down the deck and cleaning the grill in preparation for spring/summer stuff. I got the hoses out and have been watering all the flowers that are just beginning to come back to life.
Tomorrow we are having a friend over for dinner and will have steak on the grill. It doesn't get any better than that. The rest of the day I’ll be putting out my wild flower seed so by June, it should look pretty spectacular. We sometimes have people stop out front as they drive by to take a look.
It’s so nice sometimes to sit back and take notice of your life and take a look at the big picture. There are a lot of things that we don't have access to as a couple. But, through our hard work and determination to make life as good as it can be, it really is pretty awesome how good things can be.
In this world that we’ve managed to mess up pretty badly, sometimes we all just have to block all of that out. We do that by really getting into making our home a warm place to live, being with each other, gardening, and enjoying life as much as possible. Through all the obstacles in our way towards equality, we still have so much going for us and so much to appreciate.
Inequality is one part of what is in our lives right now - it doesn't have to ruin everything. That’s my thought of the day.
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I agree,with out us on earth it would be so boring,we give it a splash of color.
Tony,
That sounds beautiful. I wish I could have been there.
We had a really nice day. I'm always noticing flowers. I love them. It drives Kent crazy at times. I figure if a plant went to all the work to create a flower, the least I can do is to notice it.
We have a wildflower patch right out in front of our home. Everyone else in our neighborhood has lawn. I've always been me and never was much of one to conform. So, everyone in the neighborhood knows where the gay guys live. I just love flowers. They do their own thing and make the world just a bit more exciting to be a part of. Maybe we are the flowers that detract from the norm of society. Maybe we are here to add the difference?
That is one thing they cant take from us,i give my garden so much love and in return i get beautiful flowers to look at all year long,i am at peace when i am in my garden,my family and i went to a park in kentucky today and had a wonderful cookout,the park overlooks the ohio river,it is so beauitful,there is a pretty gazibo to sit under and look out onto the river,we have been going to the park for a long time,all the trees and flowers blooming are so pretty.....good luck with your flowers this year bill,hope to see pictures of them on here.