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Lake Champlain in April 2024
Upstate New York at Fort Saint Frederic |
The beautiful Chartreuse buds on the trees are everywhere. An audience waiting for a spring concert of leaves to begin playing in the wind is one of the many delights of the season of new growth.So what's up?
Well, my 2024 change of lifestyle doesn't seem to be much different than 2023. The changes I have made are subtle.
For example, my attitude has improved as I am less tolerant of worrying too much over tiny things. If stress becomes too high, then nightmares will let me know when to make asjustments. I've discovered a color I look best wearing, navy blue. Not having bread every day doesn't ruin my life. Forgetting to buy ketchup so often is not a betrayal of the my New England (Boston Area) roots (of ketchup on most everything).
How is 2024 going for you? Noticed any changes in attitude? Menu? Fashion sense?
This year, I put a purchase limit to one pair of sandals. Pleased with my online thrift order, the sandals fit, but they need to stretch out to be comfortable. Given a strap does go over my arthritic toe, the limit on sandals is now at 3, with an emphasis on no straps across the big toe.
I've begun to put together a paint and picnic tote. The thrift store had a good selection of small well sealed containers that are perfect for fruit and veggies. I wish I bought a few more.
This summer, the goal is to prep 2 days of fruit and vegetables instead of preparing a single meal each day. The reduction of waste by doing that is a plus as too many times fruit and vegetables are pushed to the back of the fridge to be forgotten. If the weather is good, then I can quickly put together a picnic and be outdoors.
Have a Summery Thinking Weekend!
Browse fun tee shirts online
Bake carrots and apples
Sing to your garden space
Buy new garden gloves
Clean out your vehicle
Glue a together a collage
Take photos of tree buds
