Beautiful week here. Mr. Aitch and I ran errands on Monday. The first stop was to our local Joann’s. Our store is scheduled to close on Monday and I anted to see what was left. Nothing that I needed. It was a sad sight.

We also picked up some mulch for the flower (I use that term lightly) beds and shade garden.

We have a 75 gallon aquarium between our breakfast table and family room. It’s got lots of plants and catfish plus three other fish that like to hide. Mr. Aitch ordered some (six) new Rainbow Boesemani fish that will be quite showy. I can’t link to a photo but you can do a search if you want to see how colorful they are.

We pulled weeds and applied weed killer. I discovered that my leather glove had two holes when I went to pull a weed and the sap or whatever it was got ground into my thumb. Ouch but no rash or other damage. I bought new garden gloves yesterday.

what I’m reading

I read two books since our Book Club meeting: The Widower’s Tale by Julia Glass and The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman.

The Widower’s Tale followed the story of a 72-year old widow and his family. The characters were interesting and the story was okay. No mystery (my favorite genre) but a good book to take on vacation.

The Thursday Murder Club was a mystery. The “Club” consists of four older people in a retirement village who solve, well, murders. They all have their special skills to get to the bottom of the cases. Thanks to Princess Susie for suggesting this book.

I just found out that the first book in this series was made into a film that premiers in August of this year on Netflix. I just might have to subscribe!

what I’m watching

Our tree cutters came back bright and early Thursday morning. They cut down thirteen trees a few weeks ago and were back to cut a few more. They only felled three trees this week but the pieces were big enough to fill the back of a dump truck.

I think all this wood will be enough to heat their homes this coming fall and winter

One of the guys said that he didn’t know how one of the trees was still standing as there was nothing inside to hold it together!

They’ll be back in a few weeks to get the other four trees.

what I’m not eating

I gave up candy for Lent. I’ve had a couple chocolates and some peanut M&Ms but I’m not going crazy for sweets. I see this as a good thing!

what I saw on my walk

It’s too bad daffodils and tulips only bloom for a short time. I suppose that’s what makes them special.

Have a fabulous week!