Monday, 30 May 2016

The Perfect Day For..

Yesterday was one of those perfect days when the sun is warm and the breeze is light. It was perfect for
sitting on the back step having a long distance chat with a special friend
planting more seeds in the greenhouse
hanging washing on the line
humming birds buzzing around my head
tying up peas


 grabbing a ripe strawberry each time I passed the bed
talking to a robin
rejoicing at the flowering of the white peony


and the first buds on the mock orange I planted last year
inhaling the cinnamon scent of pinks
and for admiring the roses on the fence



Last Friday was perfect for handing in my resignation from the Library board. No meetings, no stroking egos, no hauling books, no keeping tabs on a thousand and one details. Lots more space in my brain for garden plans-yippee do dah.
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18 comments:

  1. Southern Rural Route30 May 2016 at 18:24

    A free woman at last! Enjoy your garden.

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  2. Rosemary31 May 2016 at 02:22

    Sounds perfect - enjoy your new found time to potter amongst your plants and do what pleases you - the white peony is a beauty.

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    1. Susan2 June 2016 at 11:50

      The white peony has not flowered since we moved in three years ago. It is celebrating the warmth and light it now receives thanks to the neighbour removing some large trees.

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  3. Sue31 May 2016 at 02:23

    I think that sounds like the PERFECT way to spend a day!!\
    And good for you-resigning. If something doesn't bring pleasure or satisfaction, it's time to move on............

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    1. Susan2 June 2016 at 11:54

      Some people were forgetting I wasn't a paid employee and getting rather demanding. A good sign it was time to go.

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  4. Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybe31 May 2016 at 05:34

    That sounds like a perfect day to me.

    Congratulations on your freedom. Now you have more time to smell the roses and eat more strawberries.

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    1. Susan2 June 2016 at 11:56

      I notice I now have time for the little extras that make life pleasurable-like doing nothing LOL.

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  5. Susan31 May 2016 at 09:29

    Hurrah! No more drama! What a glorious way to spend a perfect afternoon. I cannot get over how amazing your peas are!!!

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    1. Susan2 June 2016 at 11:57

      I can't get over the peas either. They have very spindly ankles so fingers crossed they can keep going a bit longer.

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  6. Hoehoegrow31 May 2016 at 11:43

    Wonderful post on the simple pleasures of gardening! I too have just handed in my notice and , like you, can't wait to start on all that extra garden time!

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    1. Susan2 June 2016 at 12:00

      Congrats on leaving the rat race. Having more time in the garden is exhilarating.

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  7. DianeSchuller.com31 May 2016 at 14:47

    Free, free at last. To do exactly what you've shared here. That's how it should be.

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    1. Susan2 June 2016 at 12:01

      My body and mind are telling me this is how it should be. I made the right decision.

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  8. Janneke 31 May 2016 at 22:45

    That was the perfect day for a country woman.

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  9. Andrea Ostapovitch2 June 2016 at 13:39

    Sounds like an entirely wonderful day. I love those days...

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  10. elaine 4 June 2016 at 09:46

    It is all looking great, especially your peas it must be considerably warmer where you are. I a. Sure you enjoy your time without the pressures of work. Enjoy.

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