Spring cleaning started

Well, just my bedroom but it is a start. We really had hardly any winter at all.Window and slider open just a bit more to organize but one room down. The air is cool but perfect for airing out the house. Seems I can not zip through the house like I used to..... it is the age thing. The pond water is babbling and the birds are chatting. I hope to sit outside today for a bit.
Sunday I visited and had lunch with my friend JeanneG and yesterday I was out with Dianna and of course lunch....Friday will be with Glenda and Don....gee, it sounds like a big social calendar. In the meantime I did finish my tatted snowflake......

I really like this book by Janet Williams...all the patterns appeal to me. It is all starched and hanging on my tree branch. Yesterday I finally picked my strawberries...

Five petite but oh so delicious gems. There are several more on the plant. I am sure it would do better if it were in the ground, but I have more of a chance loosing them that way. I actually bought it for looks more than as food but I will take whatever it gives.  I have been enjoying my chives and basil too. I need a few annuals to add to the garden. I need to freshen up the 2 pots out front but will wait until the landscapers finish the new rock addition.
I really need another cup of coffee.....and a bite to eat so I will leave you now. Glad you had some time to spend with me. Thank you for your kind words and for your friendship.

Slow down, you move too fast

You got to make the morning last......ah yes Simon and Garfunkel. This is not the day to over do. Very little sleep last night and a dull head this morning. First let me tell you that last night there was thunder~~~there was lightening~~~there was rain and wind. I hate nighttime storms and finally it all quieted down so off to sleep. At 5 AM it started all over again! Now the sun is out and it is hot and humid. I did go out to clean up the yard a little. Again there is not painting today. But I did manage to get the spotlight on the waterfall
and it looks nice. The light changes from red--blue--white--yellow and green. I will probably keep adjusting it until I like how it reflects. I have it on a separate remote control so it is off all day and on when I click it.

The weather takes a toll on everything out here. The blue umbrella will be meeting with the trash guys on Tuesday. The red and green will stay until I get to replace them; as soon as Monsoon season is over which is mid-end September. It is on the To Do List with several other things. Many items are already crossed off my lists but I am trying to slow down with some that are not on my immediate agenda.
I am pleased with the kitchen area

some minor changes to be made with the storage of items at the desk and the file cabinet.  I ordered a keyboard slide to attach under the desk.  I like it much better out of the corner. There is more natural light coming form the large window across the room as well as the slider right next to it. I also like the tea cups moved

 The bakers rack is just off center on the wall. This has opened this side of the kitchen area.
I should mention the Aquarium and the tenants. They are all fine....well, the 3 little silver and black fish that are schoolers who do not always school like they did at the pet shop, are now slightly orange in color.  The tank has not been too much work. I just changed the charcoal filter and I remember to move the moss ball around. The filter has a water wheel so it has a nice trickling sound.
I am a bit sad this morning as I dropped my favorite pen on the tile floor. Denny bought it for me many years ago, a Diplomat and it writes so nice and had a good feel to it. It will now not retract the refill. I guess it is not so bad as it sits on the desk in my antique pen and ink holder. A reminder that nothing lasts forever. I think it is time to take something for the headache which is now more that dull, and feed my hungry stomach. So nice to chat with you. Than you for the kind words and for you friendship. Tomorrow I will tell you about a friend, a card and an angel. Let's have a good day.