I'm Sorry

This week is overwhelming, for some reason. Some areas of my house are in dire need of attention, so that's where my attention is going. There's an accumulation of books, and I'm trying to organize them and make a library out of part of a room. Actually, I should be getting rid of many of the books, but am unable to do so, for some reason.......I must be sick. And there is other clutter to deal with and curtains to be washed..........spring cleaning fever has taken over, and that doesn't happen to me very often, so I'd better take full advantage of it.

I'm sorry to not be getting to the blogs I enjoy reading, and I thoroughly understand if no one visits mine. That's not to say I'm not thinking of you.......Sherry, I thought of you in town the other day when I was stopped at a red light behind a van emblazoned with "BuildYourHeritage.com", advertising services to "help you publish your life story", because Sherry is writing her life story on her blog. I don't have to look far to think of Russell at Iowa Grasslands blog, because grasslands are all around. CountryGirl.......I think of you everytime I take a photo and because, well, I'm a country girl, too! Kacey, at Wine on the Keyboard.......you were in my mind while I attempted to reposition my piano yesterday..........oh, my aching back! Mary's husband used to milk cows, so I know she understands the farm stuff.

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The other day in town, I did break down and buy a new digital camera to carry in my pocket on walks. So here's a taste of how my little corner of the world looks right now:

Much of the snow has melted away, as you can see. (The black specks are birds.)

"Green, green...........goin' away........to where the grass is greener stilll........", words from a song I vaguely recall. This hay field below is greening up in anticipation of several summer cuttings and balings.

This photo below shows why Husband wouldn't dare drive a tractor into this field at the present time. Our culverts and waterways are running full tilt with snowmelt water right now.

Tuesday, at 4 p.m., when I was exhausted after a day of housework, this text came in on my cell phone.....from my high school sophomore son: "We hav a bball banquet 2nite n i need 2 bring hot dish n if u cud come thtd b great."

Sheesh......thanks for the advance notice! I hurriedly searched the freezer and pantry and found ingredients to make a tator tot casserole. The banquet was its usual lame, lame event, but we parents are willing to endure much for our kids' sakes....right. I shouldn't complain, but most of the parents in this tiny school district are native to the district and remain attached to whatever cliques they were in in their former school days. Outsiders are on their own, believe me.

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Today is Maundy Thursday. Out of curiosity, I just now looked up "maundy" in the dictionary. Its meaning has to do with foot-washing......as when Jesus washed the disciples' feet. We have church tonight, and tomorrow morning for a Good Friday service, which oddly enough is one of my favorite church services of the year. For some reason, I'm moved by how we leave the service in silence and simply go home. Its very meaningful.

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A blessed Maundy Thursday to all......and Happy 1st Day of Spring!!!

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P. S. - About an hour after writing the above post, the first robin of the year appeared in our yard! Perfect timing, on this initial spring day!