Five years ago, my son’s dog Scully was at dog camp in Pennsylvania. (Scully lives in New York.) She’s the one on the left on hind legs. You’d never know this dog had had hip surgery. Five years later, Scully is still getting around. She hikes all over the Northeast and can go several miles at a time. Probably more than I can.

So happy to see the yard come to life! The trees and flowers are blooming! I’ve got a great crop of daffodils this year. Some tulips have started, but a few must’ve got nipped at just the wrong time and they’ve shriveled away. I love looking outside and seeing color around the yard. Always puts me in a cheerier mood! What’s blooming where you are?

I spent a few minutes in Kauffman Gardens yesterday. I try to get there a few times every year. The groundskeepers were cleaning and resealing the fountains, so the water wasn’t running. But someone had lovingly planted pansies. It looked like more spring blooms might be around the corner.

I only go to the city a couple times a week. My employer allows me to work from home, which is much more efficient for me. My commute is nearly a 2 hour round trip. And I prefer the view of the country – hay fields, trees, cows. But on the days I go into town, it’s nice to have so much stuff within walking distance. For instance, this coffee shop is only a few blocks from the office and provides me a much-appreciated walk and latte to break up my coding sessions.

Talk about the new airport is all the rage in Kansas City right now. But the airport of my heart is the one I left a few days ago — Palm Springs International. The open air design is welcoming on arrival and gives one last look at cheery blue skies and palm trees on saying goodbye. My husband and I sat outside and soaked up one last bit of sunshine before we boarded the plane that brought us back to cold temps and a dusting of snow. So much nicer than being stuck inside missing the sunshine! Do you have

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