Out in my yard today… it’s about 60 degrees and sunny with an expected high in the mid-70s.  PERFECT weather as far as I’m concerned. There are still some beautiful things blooming in the yard.  My husband and I were blessed to have a close relationship with the couple that we purchased our home from.  They lived here for several years and cared so lovingly for this place.  Barbara was quite a gardener and she planted so many wonderful things in the yard that we get to enjoy. I especially love this pink rose bush.  Barbara was a breast cancer

For most people, January 1st is the start of a new year.  Not so for our household.  Our new year begins with the first day of school.  And it has been so for me throughout my life.  I went from following the school calendar from my own days as a student, to keeping up with it due to my school teacher husband.  Then my own children started school, and so it goes.  The rhythm of our days is established once again with the start of a new school year.  And so today marks another new beginning. The first day of school… new clothes, blank notebooks, freshly sharpened pencils.  New goals

And you shall be like a tree firmly planted [and tended] by the streams of water, ready to bring forth its fruit in its season; its leaf also shall not fade or wither; and everything you do shall prosper [and come to maturity].  Psalm 1:3 AMP

It’s been a while since I posted anything.  Partly because July was a busy month, and partly because I haven’t felt very inspired during the past few weeks. When my to-do list starts to grow out of control, I have a really hard time being creative.  I was also feeling really worn-out.  Physically, mentally, and emotionally.  A little rest and relaxation has certainly helped to recharge my batteries and I woke up this morning feeling such a sense of urgency to get back into some sort of routine.  So, without further ado, here is today’s edition of Monday Musings… Out in my yard