Friday, April 14, 2023 Rain Showers Cloudy Cool Wet 68 Degrees 3:21 p.m.

April Showers bring May flowers. I hope that includes thunder storms as we just had one. All plants look just fine so I guess the heavy rain downpour didn’t damage them. I know that the rain helped them as that water goes deeper them my watering can does.

The birds are enjoying the rain also. They are out checking the grass for worms or seeds or whatever they look for in the grass. There are three at the one bird feeder and one at the suet feeder. These birds do enjoy eating. The blue jays get first dibs at the feeder. The rest wait their turn. I guess he keeps all but the cardinals he birds in order. The cardinals seem to be top of the pecking order and are either share that spot with the blue Jay or the blue jay is right under. Both birds look so pretty when sitting in the blooming dogwood tree. The squirrel has joined the party. The birds ignor him.

Last evening we took the three screens to Ace Hardware in Clinton to have them re-screened. They do a good job and are very reasonable. Plus, they have an interesting store full of all sorts of things. I think it has been there for fifty years. After dropping the screens off we stopped at Apple Blossom Cafe and had dinner. Tina had a Patty Melt and I had a Chuck Wagon Sandwich. Both were very good. that is the best place to eat. Unfortunately they are open from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., Monday through Friday and closed on holidays. We wish they were open on Saturday mornings for breakfast. Not many places back here are open for breakfast.

Quote of the day: The happiest marriages are surely those where love and laughter overcome any brokenness. Between these couples laughter is a natural part of every day.”

Have a wonderful Friday and a fantastic, safe, sunny, adventurous and fun weekend.

Blessings