Taking Advantage

We were graced with three days of 60 -70°F weather earlier this week and it was wonderful.

First crocus!

 I’m not one to waste a moment of a beautiful spring day, especially after the frigid winter we just went through. After a morning soak in the hot tub listening to the birds, I got busy giving my car a thorough cleaning inside and out. I hosed off the floor mats which were caked with salt and road grime. I just hope they dry before the winter weather returns tomorrow.

This little wooly bear was taking advantage of the sunshine too!


I went snow shoeing with Sue Ellen and Patty on Monday in 60°F temps.

Slushy snow shoeing at Preston Hollow.


Afterwards, we went to a giant flea market in the Catskills. I got lucky and spotted a vintage baking dish my sister has long been searching for. I was happy to buy it for her! When she asked what she owed me, I just asked for a loaf of her sourdough bread.
I had a nice chat with the woman who sold the "Bake a Round" to me about my home town. She was trying to organize a trip there and I told her about the ReStore where she could get loads of Corning Ware for little $.


One of Corning's oddest inventions.

Rain is in tonight’s forecast, so I decided to take my bike out for the first ride of 2026. It was windy, cloudy, sunny and warm so why not? I'm also getting a cortisone injection in my knee tomorrow, so there will be no strenuous activity on that leg for 2 days. Best to take advantage of the opportunity!


Me and a lone goose on the frozen lake.

I timed it just right. Just as soon as I put the bike and car back into the garage, the rains came down. So that is it for our 3 day taste of beautiful spring.

Friday 3/13/26

It's been a couple of days filled with medical appts and not so good news. First, a hearing test then a visit to the orthopedist to get a cortisone injection in my knee. I need to be able to ski in Norway and it has been getting a bit painful. Today was a visit with the ENT who confirmed what the CT scan showed - a mal-positioned implant. In fact, he said it had perforated my eardrum. I need another surgery to fix it. While mulling over that bit of news, I headed over to donate a pint of blood - why not do some good while I can? 
The rest of my afternoon was spent reading and napping so I could meet up with friends for dinner. I immediately got two offers to drive me to my surgery (in May). I am so grateful for my friends - they are such kind people and I am so fortunate.

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  1. MargaretMarch 14, 2026 at 1:11 PM

    The ear situation must be driving you crazy! Getting nice weather is so uplifting. My exercise levels increase and my attitude is also much sunnier. :) My lawn needs mowing but it's much too wet right now and still has snow on it. Did you ever believe that I would be saying such a thing? LOL Hope your knee is better for Norway skiing. I would love to visit Scandinavia.

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  2. MaureenMarch 14, 2026 at 3:04 PM

    I've adapted to the ear situation which happens with many discomforts. My only worry is if flying will cause more trouble. My Dr said to take the trip, so I probably will. My snow is gone, but it keeps drifting down from the sky, only to melt right away.

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