Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow

 Woke up to see the grounds covered in snow, and wasn’t really be surprised. The world has not been playing by any expected rules, and Mother Nature has joined the game.

I kept seeing articles instructing people not to be too eager cleaning up their gardens, as the insects need those roots and shoots to survive for the coming season. Apparently we need a consistent length of time with the temperature well established in a warmer range. The -6 C of this morning is not in that range.

We had one beautiful day with short sleeve temperatures and sunshine.  I sat outside just taking it all in. Comfy in my chair I leaned back, closed my eyes and listened. To the variety of birdsong, the neighbours children laughing as they play, the dog barking at the squirrels running along the top of the fence.

That day was followed by cooler temperatures and gloomy days of rain.

The only predictable thing about the weather is it’s unpredictability. Maybe May will be better.

Community Library Boxes

 I’m not sure exactly when it began, but our library has a community project to encourage reading. They have placed attractive wooden boxes in various locations about town, filled with books. The books are free and can be taken from the box, borrowed to be read and returned, or kept if so desired. 

I have seen the boxes on various streets, and in public locations like the arena.

Today I was out and noticed a box in a beautiful neighbourhood not far from the town park. There is a tree by the sidewalk that now has a metal bench surrounding it, further encouragement for a passerby to sit and check out the books. 

I am an avid reader, and book hoarder. When I moved to this much smaller place, I knew it would all work out because there was a spot that was a perfect fit for my bookcases.

Next time I venture out I may just have to check out this box, and take a rest on the bench, or maybe I’ll drop off something new for others to enjoy.