Day 1546: Happy Easter!

We celebrate this day in our own way, outside, communing with nature.   Four miles of hiking revealed signs of spring everywhere: forsythia about to burst, iris sprouting, tiny green leaves on wild roses, daffodils blooming,  In my gardens, the deer have nibbled the lilies and tulips down to nubbins while the iris and daffodils are untouched.  Small tight mounds of bleeding heart and lupines have popped through the dried leaves and last year's kale has new growth.

As we walked, I wondered where everyone was.  Were the people in all those houses tucked away with their families, serving luscious dinners and hunting for Easter eggs?  Perhaps they were visiting with friends or attending church.  I hope they were occupied with families because no one was outside!  Seventy degrees and sunny, yet yards, parks and sidewalks were empty.

We finished the day with Mary and our friend Rachel who served a traditional Italian Easter dinner.  What a treat!  She always takes such good care of us and we appreciate it so much.  All of our families are far away and so we spend time with the family we've created.