Unedited (not cropped or anything) Pictures

I've been collecting these pictures over the last several days.  We aren't leaving the house much - mostly just for our morning walks (and a rare trip to the grocery or Costco).  Also when we are enjoying our role as personal Uber for our daughter whose car is in the shop for repairs.  It'll take six more days.  That's a long time for her to be stuck without a car.  Sigh.  But I'm confident they'll do a great job and she'll be happy with the results.

Lovely Hollyhocks

another view.

Anyway, because our morning walks are generally the only time we're out and about  - they're the source for all my pictures.  And often I don't even take pictures.  The other morning we were walking along and saw another deer.  We sort of followed it along past several yards.  It walked right past a backyard deck where the owner was out watering plants and he never even noticed the deer within 20 feet of him.   The Husband is great to always whip out his phone and get some good pictures.  Sometimes I'm just too lazy.

I've noticed lots of pretty yards.  This one particular place is just full of blooming things and green plants.  Pretty isn't an adequate description.  And even if I'd attempted a panoramic picture, it still wouldn't have captured the layers of beauty there.  So happy for blossoms that lift our spirits during this craziness.

Same yard

I've been dreading our dental check-ups, they're less than two weeks away.  I always dread the dentist (especially now since our dentist friend has retired, the son has bought and expanded the practice and now it's purely business, all about making money, not near so pleasant).  But we've generally had dental insurance in the past.  Not now.  And frankly, I'm nervous about going to the dentist with this virus thing still spiking in our area.  But yesterday, was having some almonds with my lunch and a whole slice of my crown came off.  Sigh.....

Pretty dragonfly, sad it's not living.

Had a "moment" the other day.  I've only one book out from the library.  And it's not a novel.  And I was almost-kinda-sorta-not-really-panicking in my head about not having anything to read.  Somehow or other I'd forgotten about my Kindle and my Nook.  I have a small library of my own to read there. What a relief.

Same yard

I've been needing (rather I've been "wanting") some new summer tops.  It seems I'm generally ready for new clothes in May / June.  Spent an inordinate length of time looking on Amazon.  Found several I was willing to spend money on and put them on my wish list while I thought about it overnight.  Went back the next day and 2 of the three were unavailable.  That'll either teach me to put them in the cart immediately or simply do without.  I probably shouldn't be spending the money.  Especially with some large-for-us expenses coming up (including the dental bill which will be substantial considering I'll probably have to replace this crown).  But the piddly little amount I spent on those little Amazon brand tops wouldn't help at all.  So I'm hoping they'll fit, I'll like them, and they'll be worth keeping.

I'm trying to limit my news reading.  Trying to keep in touch with people in the ward.  Trying to keep some sort of connection with the world outside our little plot of land.  Trying to keep positive and cheerful.  I think I'll need to keep up the effort. But I am so grateful to feel safe and comfortable here.  And have hope that things across the world will improve.