Happy Monday everyone!
I hope your weekend was good and that you are refreshed and energized to tackle the week!
We had an abrupt return to winter on Saturday and I am a bit concerned for all the things that are now growing in my yard…
- Forsythia are about to bloom
- Tarragon, mint, chives, and thyme are growing like mad
- The lilac bush has oodles of leaf buds on it (however, I do not see any flower buds yet…)
- The Spiraea in the front yard is filled with a beautiful green haze of new leaves
- And, I have a plethora of perennials coming up all over
So, the snow and bitter winds on Sunday were especially unwelcome.
Despite the wild weather – it was a good weekend!
There was another “huddle” with my fellow resister’s which has become something I am really looking forward to. The bit of time in camaraderie with like-minded souls is definitely a boost!
I discovered when I was almost done with the first part of the chart on sock one that I somehow skipped 12 rows. So… riiiiiiiip! I am glad I discovered this before getting much further – AND before beginning sock two. I am back on track with a post it™ to help me with my obvious confusion! However, both socks being done before the final clue comes out on Wednesday is highly unlikely.
We also found some nice looking Romanesco at Whole Paycheck (although they were not insanely expensive) and made my favorite salad, Romanesco alla Diavola, with it to accompany pasta with meatballs for dinner last night. It was so good!
We watched some of the Oscars, but being the lively, stay-up-late crew that we are we did not last until the end. (Actually, it was far from the end, and as such we missed all the uproar over the best picture!!) Now, I am waiting for the same thing to happen with our last general election…
And that brings us to Monday – a hit the ground running morning here. How about you?
It’s great to see all that green, but I’m also hoping the buds survive the return to winter. I fear most for my fruit trees, but alas, I have no control. That Romanesco is gorgeous! I always think it looks like something Dr. Seuss would serve.
I have so many things growing in my yard — the daffodils, tulips, and hyacinths all have leaves up, though no flowers yet; our rose bushes have sprouted new leaves; and this morning I spotted some green on our hydrangeas. I have a feeling that nature knows what’s up and while we may have some more winter-like days ahead of us, overall it’s going to be warmer. I can’t wait until it’s warm enough that I can tackle my garden and clean it up from fall and winter, because it looks so depressing right now!
I hope you have a return to mild weather soon! I’ve heard a lot of wishing that the Oscar BP upset would have happened with that darn presidential election instead.
Monday. Well, not to wish my life away but I hope Friday comes soon. It’s snowing here and it’s been very cold. You’re gardens are far and away ahead of ours! I was happy about the upset at the Oscars even though I did not watch.
Certainly a strange weekend weather-wise. From 70’s on Saturday to 30’s on Sunday. Yuck!
Wow. That’s a lot of green stuff!! I hope the return of winter isn’t too harsh.
Love to see ALL the green! I’ve never tried romanesco- the recipe looks delicious (thank you!) and I hope spring makes a speedy return!
If only we could undo the last election!
It is hard for me to believe that it is spring somewhere. It is still cold and barren here. Which is not a complaint — more time to wear hand-knit items!
I always hate when winter comes roaring back . . . after the big spring tease! Sigh . . .
looks like a mighty fine weekend except with the cold weather but now it’s warm again, yay! I am sitting here listening to the rain come pouring down, a perfect day to sit inside and knit!!