My Favorite Sign of Spring
I didn’t see poppies when growing up in Vermont, though my mom has them in her garden now.
They’re my favorite part of spring in California. Their vibrant colors and papery petals are so joyous!
Enjoy!
At least we're moving forward!
Tag Cloud
- God
- Chris
- clutter
- cleaning
- saving money
- family
- california
- home
- Bible
- house
- finances
- Honey
- writing
- friends
- ikea
- dog
- sonoma
- vacation
- travel
- peace and quiet
- furniture
- walk
- mind
- vermont
- money
- grandma
- exercise
- healthy-living
- summer
- writers
- daydreams
- photos
- traditions
- vacations
- redwoods
- cleanse
- raw food
- birthday
- juicing
- juice
- health
- budget
- love
- Airplane
- work
- breakfast
- CSA
- organization
- Weight Watchers
- food
- summer vacation
- HSLP
- music
- mindfulness
- Web
- cable
- internet
- hulu plus
- netflix
- portlandia
- comcast internet
- local video store
- thanks mom
- ipad
- blueray
- siri
- dolly parton
- reno
- book ideas
- proofreader
- young adult literature
- adult books
- alanis morrisette
- songs
- hand in my pocket
- heart of the matter
- jagged little pill
- chairlift
- playing the harmonica
- sweet things
- future and a hope
- jeremiah 29 11
- comforter
- comforting words
- bed
- being green
- organizing
- lifestyle
- changing mind
- meaningful organization
- furniture purchases
- perfect pieces
- graduation party
- popcorn maker
- coffee pot
- flower
- tree
- winter
- Rose Garden
- calla lilies
- full bloom
- cherry blossoms
- birds of paradise
- pink flowers
- cherry trees
- champagne
- korbel
- drinking
- lunch
- getaway
- relaxation
- trees
- job search
- quiet contemplation
- looking for a new job
- russian river
- olive trees
- bedroom
- zip lining
- writing toolkit
- spirit hood
- zipline
- chocolates
- scuba
- manta ray
- becca
- atv
- hawaii
- redwood tree
- manta rays
- adrenaline junkie
- bible fellowship
- ephesians 4
- philippians
- humility
- conceit
- caring for others
- fellowship
- chez panisse
- alice waters
- habit
- blood orange
- crab cakes
- fried potatoes
- truffle sauce
- wild mushrooms
- Big news
- Recipe
- arrested development
- debt
- monumental event
- dreams
- longterm goals
- brain space
- step in the right direction
- daydream
- healing
- back
- scripture
- Photo
- poppy
- spring
- Costco
- buying in bulk
- house size
- willpower
- writer's block
- teaching
- brooklyn
- advice
- inexperience
- first year teacher
- school culture
- best efforts
- cardboard
- box
- rearranging
- hounds
- cold
- dryer
- bath
- layers
- valentine's day
- poem
- poetry
- girlfriend
- holiday
- craigslist
- house guest
- free
- moment of clarity
- old clothes
- air mattress
- shampoo bottle
- flight attendant
- cocktail
- wine
- stubborn
- grit
- time and mind
- glass of wine
- caring for myself
- too much
- ragged
- too busy
- sleep
- tired
- peaceful
- rested
- slowly
- mind and body
- birthday breakfast
- sisters
- visits
- trip
- flowers in bloom
- sonoma wine
- elephant seals
- friend
- sister
- yoga postures
- sore muscles
- fun
- core exercises
- new things
- flying
- mensa
- planes
- restaurants
- eating out
- cost cutting
- spending less
- cooking
- home cooking
- buying a house
- purchasing a home
- vegetables
- produce
- seasonal foods
- local
- magnet
- grocery
- eating right
- Book club
- reading
- literary society
- Baseball
- As
- summertime
- hot dogs
A Million Little Steps 