Spring Storms

Woke up to spring thunderstorms.  I think the rain is moving out after the morning storms -- now I'm all about rain/sun mix for the garden.

Spring planting is finished, but I'm not super confident since it started a few weeks late.  Summer planting is right around the corner and I don't want to miss cucumbers.  Also, these spring greens will completely fade in the summer heat.

Greens and a pot
of strawberries from last year

Scallions

More greens

And more ...

And more ...

Mint at Whole Foods.
I love herbs and love mint plants.
I'll make room for them somewhere.

I DID make it to the park for a run -- Duke guilted me into taking him.  He LOVES to run.  I use a belly leash for a large dog -- it works great.  You'd think I'd get a boost from his pull, but it's actually harder because I have to shore up against going too fast.  It's like resistance running.  When I don't run with him, it feels so easy.  Little dog with a lot of might.

I'm getting a couple of dips from Jen Hatmaker cookbook ready for bookclub hosting tomorrow.  Looks like a bigger group.  Her version of pimento cheese and a ricotta-honey-lemon dip.  I'll also make a quick apple snack cake right before it starts.  Easy on every front.

Closing went well.  We closed WITH the other owners.  That hasn't happened since we bought our first house.  It ended up being fun to meet them.  

I have a library tsunami of books ready for reading that I'll pick up today.  I need to pace reserves a bit better.  More on books soon -- so many!!  

Taking my chances on another easy Peloton ride.  My back is feeling significantly better.  And, I got my monthly yesterday so I feel much more myself today.  Add some spring weather and I'm positively floating -- hah!

Hubby leaves for Belgium and France today.  Wish I was going too -- I'd love to see Belgium.  

Hope you're having a fun weekend.  Later gators.