I can hear the frogs croaking again at night and am wakened by the birds singing in the morning. Nugget, our cat, wants to be outside all the time. It's nearly Spring and although it hasn't been a particularly difficult winter in the Pacific Northwest, I can honestly say I'm ready for warmer days. I've never liked shoes and being able to ditch the slippers and go barefoot at night is one of my greatest comforts.
My sister's birthday is this month. Although 2 years younger than I am, Cyndi has been retired for at least five years. She raises butterflies in her backyard in San Diego. She has milkweed plants and other plants that caterpillars love in pots throughout her yard. The caterpillars munch on the plants. When big enough, they attach themselves to the eves of her house and garage and spin their cocoons. When the time is right, butterflies emerge and flutter around. I have to say it's quite magical to stand midst them.
In honor of Cyndi's beloved hobby, I created a mixed media piece for her. I'll mail it to her next week and hope that she likes it.
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