Rain, finally!

Things are moving along here. Poor JB still has this cough from November. It comes and goes. It wore him out this a.m., and he went back to bed for a nap. I did up the dinner dishes, he was too tired yesterday. The deal is I cook, he cleans. But desperate times...

This past week he's thoroughly cleaned all kitchen counters, the island, and the dining room table. 

I am afraid I'm not getting cataract surgery anytime soon.

According to a report from the Financial Accountability Office of Ontario, 52,700 surgeries have been cancelled since March 15, and 12,200 are delayed each week the outbreak continues. How Ontario hospitals are planning for a new post-pandemic normal.

— Toronto Star (@TorontoStar) April 29, 2020

 What saves me is getting outdoors. Not that I can see well. It's better on a cloudy day.
I put the bluebird box up. We shall see what happens.

I saw a mourning cloak out and about. 

This is a file photo. Our leaves aren't even out, never mind blossoms!

Phoebe seems to be creating the nest above the basement door. It's a busy traffic spot, but fairly safe from predators. I'll keep watching! Also, I barred the basement door from traffic. I'll cross my fingers.

I avoided doing the bathroom floors by going out to weed the garden on Wednesday. I got bored with the twitch grass, and have to wait for some parts of the garden to get wetter.  Then, I got bored in the garden, and began raking.
It rained Thursday, finally. A grand 18 mm.

The kittens are growing... and playing.

He spends the day here, even in the rain!



Nutmeg had her deworming pill. She threw up 4 days in a row, and we thought this might be the simplest cause. She had the pill Wednesday, but still threw up early Thursday. We wait.

More daffies!



From last year, I tried replanting this spot. The veggies were a bit of a failure here. I'd had clover to fill it in, I cut it too short, and it burned up in the summer.

We (Isabelle and I) planted a whole bunch of bulbs here last fall. All deer-resistant daffodils. So far, so good!

The frog pond is warming up. All unfolds as it should. We shall have to be patient. It's easy from our position. We are safe, and all of our local stores, including the vet, numerous restaurants, all provide curbside pick-up. All the cashiers have been amazing. We've heard of some issues, such as angry customers. We just won't be those people.



There are lots of helpers out in the world. This situation is bringing out the best in good people. Many are stressed with rent or mortgage payments due, and no income and no jobs. We know people are donating money, food, or time.
Quebec is opening up schools this month. A tragic mistake, I think.

Canadian stats

Canada is in mourning, again. A helicopter is down. This after shootings out east, and floods out west. I hope you are rising above all this. JB and I are focusing on our circle of influence. Deep breath.