A Perfect Three Day Weekend
Hiking in the hills with students who have never seen a stream before.
A fluffy pinky-peach peony bouquet.
A real reason to celebrate: ECG's very successful defense of his PhD dissertation. This leads to a happy brunch with friends--baked eggs, good white bread, the first jam I've made in the season, bacon, fresh juice, and coffee.
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And of course, the joys of organic gardening.
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The luxury of time that a three day weekend provides is just a nibble compared to the feast of summer, and this weekend served very well to whet my appetite. I'm hungry for more free days.
The luxury of time that a three day weekend provides is just a nibble compared to the feast of summer, and this weekend served very well to whet my appetite. I'm hungry for more free days.
Comments
You mean they'd never seen a stream? Good on you for taking them out and about. Your garden seems to be coming along well, doesn't it?
Where do your students live?
Susan in Italy: My students live in a blue-collar suburb of Los Angeles. Many of them have spent time in the nearby mountains, but others, for various reasons, have hardly left their city limits.
Jill Doughtie: Thanks for the props! I can't wait until summer--can't you just feel it?