Wednesday, May 27, 2015

signatures of May

May comes with a pomp and a circumstance...leaving many signatures of activity that must be consciously enjoyed in their simplicity.

*cherry red geraniums potted for the front porch
*co-hosting a bridal shower with Claire, for her sister
*sweet strawberries to pick in the fields
*smocking a robe for Charlotte
*a barred owl to observe in the woods
*fermented lemonade set to brew
*listening to Elisabeth Elliot reruns
*suppers on the patio
*end of year testing
*preparing a trip to Vermont in early June
*visiting and shopping with Rose
*harvesting sage
*piano recitals
*a garden dance performance
*a strings concert in the backyard
*checking the bee hives
*graduation parties to attend




















3 comments:

melissa said...

Your hair is beautiful. ;)

gretchenjoanna said...

A rich life! That pie is a sight to behold - and to imagine eating!

Karen said...

Whew! What a whirlwind of activity! We always tested around the 1st of April. I don't really know why. That pie is so pretty, too pretty to eat.

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