Yay, Spring!
As the world continues to wonder “what next?” Spring brings signs of new life. The hills are all shades of green, every yellow daffodil and Gerbera daisy is open and shining bright, and two juncos are caring for two eggs in a nest they built in one of our planters. Thank you, nature, for your show of energy, strength and renewal.
And our little valley community is alive and well with a fun monthly market of local artisans with their creations for sale, and baby goats (!) for hugging, at our just-down-the-hill Carmel Valley Creamery.
The Creamery, featured in the most recent New York Times “36 Hours-in-Carmel” article, has become our favorite place for great coffee, on-site-created artisan cheese, and a very friendly ambiance. Yay!
And at this time of year, so many green edible treasures appear…like fresh artichokes and Artichoke Pesto, with almond and basil, from nearby Pezzini Farms. Very good! And I recently prepared a family favorite of asparagus topped with over-easy fried eggs and Parmesan cheese. With a little Ad Astra Bread Co. Ciabatta bread dipped in olive oil from Quail and Olive, we had a mighty fine, simple and locally-sourced evening meal. Add a ceramic bunny to the table and all is good! 
Plus, for other kinds of inspiration, there are, as always, so many fine books to read—or reread. I just reread a favorite vintage (1942) bunny book called The Runaway Bunny, by Margaret Wise Brown with pictures by Clement Hurd. If you’re in a bookstore or a library and want a sweet quick read about a Mommy Rabbit and her little bunny, take a look-see.
And another book I am enjoying is Today I Noticed: A Little Book of Mindfulness That Will Change the Way You See the World, by Willow Older and Deborah Huber. It’s a fun illustrated journal of what paying attention to one’s world can yield.
And so, dear readers, I hope you are finding natural beauty, good food, and inspiring books and bunnies to nurture you, bring you joy, and give you hope. 💛
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What a lovely way to start my day…as if I hadn’t already washed the windows on the top two floors and the skylights!
Hi to John o. When are you heading north?
Tomasso
So glad you got so much done this morning! And just think how much clearer everything will look through those windows😍.
Especially in these times, I so appreciate the joy and simple pleasures that your posts bring into my world!
Thanks, Diane. I’m so happy to hear that my posts bring you some pleasure. I think we all need whatever balance points of good we can find these days.💛
Happy Spring Archers…beautiful in Washington and Idaho as well.
I am coming to town on Friday. If you guys are not off wandering, maybe we can meet up.
Hugs!!
Sounds great! Give a holler🤗👍
I love the idea of Today I Noticed Journal-
I am keeping the faith and looking up! There is a lot to notice in spring.
Thanks Lyn
I think you’d enjoy the journal💛. And, yes, to “looking up!”🎈
We needed this post …celebratory and light…treading lightly on things that can , dare I say, make us happy a bit happier with the reminder of reaching for small things everyday. Thank you dear friend…so glad you are in my world. xoxo Diane
Thanks, friend. These are such challenging—understatement—times and I hope we can each find ways to stay centered and hopeful. Love to you💓
Buona Pasqua , Lyn
Mille Grazie🐇 E Buona Pasqua, anche a te, Joan.💚
Runaway Bunny. A treasure for sure ! Brings back fond memories. Thx Lynn. Jeffries is overdue !! 💕
YES on Jeffries soon💓🌺💓
Oh, what an apt time for a children’s book recommendation! My close friend is about to have her first child. Now I have a perfect baby shower gift 🙂 Thanks neighbor ♥️ Happy and hoppy Spring!
So glad the blog post gave you a gift idea for your friend👍🐇💓