This and that...

1.  Rudy's comfort is the only comfort that matters.  LOL  This is his preferred spot, making a little nest inside my two knees.  Which is fine except that one of my knees has to be moved every few minutes or the pain sets in.

    He is going to be ten years old in a couple of months, and he doesn't ask for much (except for us to jump when he alerts us that there are deer or squirrels out the window, so open that door NOW!) and to be near us at all times.  

2.We put up springtime decorations on the mantel today.  The wreath is new, and looked too small on its own, so I asked Carey to hang an old window frame behind it.  He's so handy and willing.

    It all looks rather washed out with the light on over it.  The wreath is lamb's ear (artificial).  Its fuzzy light green leaves look nice next to the ceramic lettuce under its right corner.  The chicks on and near the books on the left were an Easter gift to me when I was maybe eight?  Ten?  I think the mantel will stay like this through April.

3.  I have a wellness visit with doctor tomorrow morning.  

4.  I need to gather donations for the creative re-use center for Saturday, and we have no empty boxes to put things in.  :(

5.  I made a double batch of Peanut Butter and Banana Baked Oatmeal today.  When I'm sure it is completely cooled, I will package individual servings to go in the freeezer for breakfasts.

6.  A new pair of Birkenstocks arrived today.  Last summer I wore out a pair, so these are their replacements.  Purchased pre-owned on E-bay, but they look and feel brand new, but at less than half the price ($40!).  I like the bronze-y crocodile print.  (My feet look weird in this photo, but I wanted to catch the reflexive quality of the print, so they are at an odd angle.)

ps:  My current book is going about as fast as Moby Dick.