There is something about renewal and rebirth that fascinates
me and gives me hope for the future. My sister, myself and
Adrienne have spring birthdays. We decided to celebrate my
sister's birthday this year with something special. We don't
know what yet but surely we will think of something. Any
suggestions?

Ellie is going to the doctor today and said she is going to
stay till she gets an MRI. I am trying to be nice.

Today is Ted's birthday. I gave him a knife sharpener but I
don't think he finds it satisfactory. I won't let him sharpen
my kitchen knives because I always cut myself when he does.

I did manage to get my tax information off to Mark. I got
the packages mailed yesterday. One was for Sara. She had
left a lot of baby stuff here and then never re-claimed it.

Ted and I had a very quiet anniversary yesterday. We went
out to lunch to mark our 26th year together. He is doing
a lot better and trying to lose weight. I got a lot of
fruit yesterday to try and help with snacks and replace the
high carb and high fat snacks he loves. I will fix him
the kind of breakfast he prefers this morning. I would be
so delighted if we could have fun like we used to do and
that depends on his health.

Rex hole digging has reached a new high and the first pretty
day will find me in the back yard filling it in and picking
up leaves. The back yard is nasty in the winter with all
the outdoor furniture covered up and the wicker needing to
be spray painted. I love it in the summer with all the plants and fresh paint.