Spring in March

When we can see past the yellow pine pollen, we see the azaleas are about to bloom. This huge tangle of wisteria and Confederate Jasmine is on the way into our neighborhood from the Savannah Highway (meaning we don't go anywhere without passing this corner.)

A Canada Goose is nesting on the island on the back pond. Daddy and a couple of cousins are hanging around close-by. Last year, there was one chick, and when he/she was really tiny, they all packed up and moved to a pond about a mile away. Marcus saw them walking over there. Mysteries from the natural world.

Elizabeth Taylor died today. Now there's the end of an era. Talk about fat, thin, good days, bad days. . . she's had her share of it all.

Working on the Beach

We are down to the last 2 weeks of this crazy fitness program that is taking up all of our time. One woman on our team has a house at Folly Beach and she invited us for a beach workout and then a brunch on Saturday. It was a perfect day on the beach and fun to be anywhere but the gym!

Here we are in the flattering "Sumo Wrestler" position. Feet wider than shoulder width apart, deep bend in the knees, drop your rear as low as you can, keeping your weight in your heels. Now press your elbows into your thighs and just stay there for 30 seconds or a minute. Small wonder I chose this moment to go get the camera. Our trainer, Ryan, is 2nd from the left in the sunglasses and red headband. He has been tremendously helpful these weeks.

Duncan is playing his weight loss pretty close to his chest, but this week, I lost another 2.2 pounds and have lost a total of 15. 6. Whoo-hoo!

Me (holding a starfish), Ryan, Julia (intern at MUSC), Julia's boyfriend, Kyle, Cyndi, Duncan, and Kari

Spring Fever

You may be aware that I LOVE dishes!

I got these pretty painted plates and serving bowl at a consignment shop today for $32. It was a nice diversion from doing taxes (and a bit of a reward.)