Happy Monday!
Here are some happy things from today: A memory: Back when I was a paraeducator, there was a student who used to say “Happy First Thursday!” on Mondays. There were four Thursdays in a week. I'm not sure how much this mind trick worked, but it was fun to hear. So, happy first Thursday! It was a beautiful day to hang laundry outside to dry. This prompted me to take a closer look at the lilacs and other flowering plants. I have been concerned that I hadn't noticed any lily-of-the-valley yet. Apparently I just wasn't paying attention! They are up and starting to open. The purple lilacs are almost ready to open. Lily-of-the-valley! One of the problems I've had in my new bedroom is light. I love that I made the walls light and more cheerful in appearance than my other room. However, that room had shades, this one did not. Today I bought the cheapest shade available, to see how I like it. It is made of paper and it definitely bl...