Nota Bene

Love - Despite the fact that winter is lingering, parts of nature are sticking to their schedules, and my city is a-bloom; magnolia trees in the west end, cherry blossoms all over the downtown, tulips on my balcony.

Love - That I’ve been able to go back to a cherished routine; coming home from work, opening the balcony doors wide, and watching the furkids go out for a sniff and a stretch. I’m determined to make our balcony even more cat friendly this year, and am eying seating for future sun naps.

Love - That I’ve been able to introduce one of my favourite bloggers to two of my favourite Mary Stewart books. Yes, I get my sense of accomplishment where I can.

Love - That it’s getting nice enough out there for me to want to take my bike out. I see more frequent loops round the seawall in my future. Since it gets me all the way round Science World and to Granville Island, I may also have some panniers in my future too.

Love - Street art. Whether it be chalk-art, signage, stickers or something more permanent. so I really love this twist on street art…

Love - The dog park next to my old elementary school. My sister introduced me to it when we took her girl Emma for a walk recently, and I’ve been tempted to go back ‘just to watch’, more than once. So many dogs! How sad is it that I want more Emma time just so we can go to the park?

 So… what’s on your list today?