Talk about March madness. Where did this month go? It almost feels like an early April joke that it starts this Friday. Or is it just me?
As usual, I’m late again. I had good intentions (we all know where those lead) and had started this post briefly on Sunday but…now, it’s Wednesday. Let’s just get to it.
And as always, I’m linking up with Sandra, our host, over at Diary Of A Stay At Home Mom.
The Weather 
Might be the end of the month but we’re getting typical March weather. Hot, cold, sunny, rainy, and everything in between. Yesterday by late afternoon it was warm, partly cloudy, and windy. The day had started quite chilly, however. Last night overnight we had thunderstorms. And they’ve mentioned that bad “s” word for Thursday, just a bit though thank goodness. Today is cloudy, misting rain, and supposed to turn chilly again for the afternoon. Coat on. Coat off. SIGH. So very ready for continual no coat weather.
As I Look Out My Window
I see empty bird feeders as I’ve not had a chance (or the time and energy) to go get more birdseed. More patches of green on the wet ground, and cloudy skies.
Right Now
Doing a little laundry and trying to get this post up before I head into work later this morning.
Thinking And Pondering
The ups and downs of the week so far, my work schedule-what it will look like for the rest of the year and this summer.
Homemaking Tips
I use essential oils quite a bit for things like the laundry, making the bathroom smell better (I put a few drops in the toilet paper roll), and cleaning (I use them when cleaning our masks). Once the bottles appear empty, I’ve found I can stretch them a bit by taking the tops off and filling them with water, then giving them a shake. It won’t be as strong but you’ll still smell the oil.
How I Am Feeling This Morning 
Tired. We had storms overnight and while they didn’t wake me up, I didn’t sleep well at all. Including dreaming we all overslept right as the alarm went off. And there was a talking cat in there as well, probably because our lovely cat was busy meowing at me to get up and do her bidding. SIGH.
On The Breakfast Plate
Still on the oatmeal kick, maple and brown sugar instant oatmeal and coffee. Also, water, apple cider vinegar tablets, and vitamins.
On My Reading Pile
My turn for The Winemaker’s Wife came up at the library so I read that last week. Really enjoyed it though as typical for Kristin Harmel books, the reviews were all loved it or hated it. I kind of understood the hate it reviews this time as some of the characters seemed pretty shallow although I thought that made it more interesting (it’s another WWII setting, this time in the Champagne region of France). A book I read and did not think was all that great was Ready Player Two by Ernest Cline. Game over as far as me reading any more if there’s another book in that series (I don’t see it but who knows). And finally, I read The Innocent by David Baldacci, another “I don’t have to think to much to read this” but it’s still enjoyable type thriller novel, first in a long series.
On My TV
Not too much, caught up on The Walking Dead. Watched the first episode of Daredevil. Masked Singer. Some of the NCAA tournament, disappointed the Peacocks lost, now I’ll have to cheer for KU. Oh and I did happen to watch some of The Oscars on Sunday night so I saw “the slap.”
On The Menu
Pretty full working week for me so keeping things pretty basic.
MONDAY: We had porkchops, baked potatoes, and asparagus *I worked 8:15-3:45*
TUESDAY: We had pepper steak and rice *I worked 8:15-4:30*
WEDNESDAY: Some type of chicken. Maybe chicken strips or depending on how the days goes I might just make tacos *I work 10-4:30*
THURSDAY: Roast in the crock pot *I work 10-4:30*
FRIDAY: Tacos or chicken, whatever I don’t make today or maybe OUT
From The Camera
Looking Around The House
Maybe I’ll get it cleaned properly over the weekend, not going to happen today.
On My To Do List
- Get birdseed and refill bird feeders
- Laundry (in progress)
- Work
- Take a nap?!
- Call new trash company to find out their yard waste rates
On My Prayer List 
Family, friends, strangers. Hope, healing, and peace for the world.
Quote For The Week
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. (Proverbs 3:5)
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DEFINITE layer weather here too. I absolutely love the warm “hour” between 2 and 3 PM 😀 Can’t wait for June and September – my 2 favorite months here of perfect weather with very little rain or wind. LOVE your flower and bird pictures this week – YAY spring is mostly here. I’ve been having strange dreams too – seems like it’s always that way with the time change. I hope the rest of your week goes well.
Yes, I’m ready for the warm “hour” to turn into the warm day here as well. Hoping by mid-April we have it. Funny, someone posted a memory on FB from 2012, I think, showing it was 90 degrees on April 1st one year. Not this year but the weather wasn’t awful, just not warm until afternoon. Hope you have had a great weekend!
Fabulous photos Jean, I’m popping by to say Hi and let you know I’ve started blogging again. Probably just twice a week. It’s such a shame but I can’t find Trickys five on Friday blog. Anyway Take care, Cathy x
Thank you! I’ll pop over and visit, didn’t get on-line too much last week other than with my phone (too hard to comment using it). Unfortunately, I don’t think the Five on Friday blog has been going for some time. I do miss it.