Today I enjoyed a fizzy strawberry soda in this lovely, cheap glass. I closed my eyes and thought about the tiny store on Guemes Island, my little self putting my money on the wooden counter and walking away, the happy possessor of a bottle of Strawberry Crush. I tried to remember the smell of the sea air and the feel of my ugly little cut-off jeans (too tight in the waist ALWAYS!) but it is just too cold here for me to muster up those nostalgic moments gone by.
Oh, I LONG for flowers and I am far too cheap to buy them. I browsed around the newly refurbished floral department at our fancy grocery store. I walked by the bundles of roses (too expensive!) and the variety bouquets. I did stop when I came to the potted primroses. Nope. Maybe if I dust. Maybe then.
I'm feeling such a craving for summer that I made potato salad! It looks a bit grubby but it was delicious!
Another mayonnaise salad (so pretty before the mayo!) created and served. Aren't the colors divine?
I'm desperate for green, so I put the celery tops in a vase by the sink.
Look at the delicate asparagus! Isn't it gorgeous?
The wind blows and the temperatures have taken a dive. Bill and Jeff are off to Africa tomorrow. They shall experience extreme heat and I shall shiver here. I'll keep thinking of all my favorite warm things, like hearts and smiles.
Sam is warm in her hip baby clothes. Look at those blue eyes!
I'll wait for spring. I'll plant my sweet peas in February. I might break down and buy a hyacinth. I'll spend some quiet moments reading my Bible aloud to the silence and to my own little heart. I will embrace contentment.
