Monday's Musings

Sometimes the tips of my fingers go numb... and it's weird. Like when I'm on my computer a lot in a day, or when they are really really cold.

Also, I'm ready for spring... *gasp*

I don't know if I've ever said that before, especially this early in the year. Usually, I love snow and winter and everything that goes with it. But this year, I miss my shorts and flip flops and the sun.

I've always said that I would never be able to live anywhere where I couldn't ski, but I'm starting to think that was a phase. I think as long as there is something active to do, I'd be OK. I guess I'll have to move to truly learn if that is true. Or maybe it's just that I can't live without a mountain or a beach; I have to have one or the other and then I'll be happy.

In regards to last post:

Cry Baby Cookies

4 c. flour

4 t. baking soda

2 t. cloves

2 t. ginger

2 t. cinnamon

2 c. sugar

3 eggs

1.5 c. shortening (NOT BUTTER)

0.5 c. molasses

Mix wet and dry separately then combine slowly. Roll into balls and roll in sugar. Bake for 8-9 minutes at 350 degrees.

Also:

Isn't it cute?? I love it.

Bees must have amazing self-confidence

Here it is, March on the prairie,

An improvement on February,

When daylight enlarges,

Inspire, recharges

Our spritis. Beautifully. Very.

- Garrison Keillor

Though it's sad to see the snow melt, and the skis go back into the closet for another 8 months, I do love spring. Actually, I love summer; therefore I love spring.

The indicator for spring (for me) is all the bugs! The perfect peace and tranquility of winter is suddenly burst by a zillion bugs humming in my ears. Bugs probably should have been left out of the Creation, but I'm not God.

I snapped these pictures while waiting for the bus (yet again) and really could only think of one thing: Bees must have incredible self-confidence. They spend most of their time with just their butts hanging out of the flowers. Good for them!