Rock Concert

I don't know if I've ever gone to a rock concert...

But last weekend, my son asked me if I was interested in joining him to hear a band called Journey.

They have been performing for more than 50 years - some musicians leaving and others joining during that time.

The guitarist on the right above is the only original band member left.

It was fun!  A little loud - but fun!

Fun to see the audience  get into it - waving their phones, shining their phone lights like stars...

Lots of visual effects to accompany the music. (They wouldn't have had that possibility when they started out in the 1970's.) At least two camera men were part of the crew. One is visible at the foot of the stage - taking pictures that were flashed on the screen behind the musicians. Lots of action!

They still filled the house - and played non-stop for over two hours! Remarkable - considering two or three of them are senior citizens, like me!

Ice Storm

Two days ago our region had an ice storm that coated windows...

.... power lines...

... and trees.

Experience has taught us that heavy laden, ice covered  branches can bend to touch power lines, or even break off, cutting electricity.

So we took a few precautions, like keeping cell phones charged, putting gas in our small generator, so that it would be ready to go if needed. 

I also took some food out of the fridge, in case the power went out and we wanted to avoid opening the fridge door. Not easily perishable food, but things like lettuce, apples, bread and jam.

I also made herbal tea that I enjoy both hot and at room temperature.

We stayed indoors all day. Fortunately we didn't lose power. We were able to cook.

But we were ready - in case we couldn't.

Indoor Gardening Experiment

I've been buying Canadian-grown lettuce this winter...

It's grown hydroponically in a greenhouse.

The bunches are still attached to the "soil" pods they grow in.

Would the lettuce continue to grow if I watered  the pods? I wondered...

So I've given it a try. Four or five pods have been growing in this container on my kitchen window ledge. (Can't forget to water it!)

I need to start a second container as this one is now full. All they need is water and light.

I've snacked on a few leaves - but no large salad yet from my little indoor winter garden. (Maybe it needs more light!)

Yesterday...

Last Sunday, our front yard looked like this...

The snow was off the roof - but there was still A LOT on the ground!

Then yesterday...  (a mere TWO DAYS LATER!) ... 

I was out raking!!

There were so many pine cones on the ground - that I had to tidy things up!

I got two garbage cans full.

This is my favourite part of spring - warm, but not too hot... and NO BUGS! They haven't appeared yet.

Melting Snow

Last weekend saw warmer temperatures in our region...

... together with melting snow

It always astounds me how quickly the snow melts once warm weather arrives.

Suddenly the world outdoors looks totally different!

Hope the snow is gone for the winter - but one can never be sure!

New Board Game

Our family recently played a new board 

It's based on the idea of sorting chocolates in a box.

It was a lot of fun... Though I have no idea how I ended up winning! (That almost never happens!)

I think they were all being kind!

Winter Pleasures

One of our winter pleasures is eating out... ... 

(No dishes to wash!)

Whether it's coffee and hot chocolate after church...

Breakfast at the Miller's Oven cafe in Manotick (where the servers are all volunteers - and all my age!)

Or an occasional meal at the mall.

Good food always brings joy!