March 17

St. Patrick's Day... sorta appropriate then that my to-be-soon-green grass has nearly totally emerged from its white cape and has started its renewal process as the warmth of spring stimulates its growth.  I don't think i'll have to mow yet thankfully but it's another little sign of spring.

Something that's not a sign of spring but rather of laziness is my weekly accumulation of dishes - you will see them on this picture but thankfully when i know people are coming, they usually get taken care of... either properly washed or stowed below the sink... So there's my dirty secret... i'm a dishes slob (Joyce would be smiling if she reads this since we used to bug her greatly for that... i'm convicted...