Lazy March Weekend

Posted on March 5, 2022 by vanbraman

This weekend is a lazy weekend.White blossoms, Signs of springMarch has started and spring is on the way so there are a lot of allergens in the air. I have tried to stay inside as much as possible.

library, book, blossoms, beesToday I returned some books at the library and also checked out a few. I have been doing a lot of reading this year.

community rose gard, tracy, california, roses, garden workI was going to walk through the rose garden by the library, but the bushes do not even have this many leaves on them.

Target Hot Dog, Frankfurter, ketchup, mustard, relishI went to Target today for the first time in a while as I had some clothes shopping to do. I had planned on getting a hot-dog, but they have been remodeling the snack bar for a very long time and it is still not open. It does look like it is close to opening. Perhaps this will again become part of my Saturday routine.

Mown front yard, yard work, mowing, sprinkler checkI should work in my lawn this weekend. Perhaps Sunday will be the day that I finally do some work. I have been trying to stay indoors because of allergies, but the yard is not looking good. I can wear a mask while doing yard work and not look out of place.

I did make a decision to not fully prune back my roses. It is hard to prune back roses when they have been continually full of blooms all winter. I have done some pruning but not much.

Tomorrow I will head into the heart of almond orchard country and will try to remember to re-circulate the air in my car while driving.

Steven

 

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Special Days in March

Posted on March 4, 2022 by vanbraman

March is a month that is full of special days. We don’t have any holidays where we don’t have to work, at least at my job, but there are still  interesting days to celebrate.

Casa de Diego de Ordaz - Spanish Conquistador - Coyoacan - Historic Buildings - MexicoWe start out with a date that I like to joke about. Today is March Forth and Conquer Day. I have written a couple posts about this day. See also March Forth and Conquer II.

The picture above is of a plaque on the wall of the Casa de Diego de Ordaz who was a Spanish Conquistador. He definitely marched forth and conquered.

Big Ben - Elizabeth Tower - Clock Tower - Most Photographed Clock - London, England - Iconic ClockSunday March 13 is another special day that you need to be careful that you don’t forget about. It is the beginning of Daylight Saving Time. Don’t forget to change your clock.

For more about Daylight Saving Time, see my post: Clock Change Time

Pumpkin Pie - Pi Day - 3.14 - March 14March 14 is Pi Day. I always like significant numbers, so when it is 3/14  I have to think about pi.

Click on the link above to see different types of pie that you could enjoy to celebrate this special day.

Purim begins on the 16th. Do you know what Purim celebrates?

William Leeper Family - Irish Family - Shenandoa, Iowa - Old Family PortraitSt. Patrick’s Day is of course on the 17th. I have written several posts about my Irish Heritage through the years.

California Poppy - Spring in California - First Day of Spring - Orange PoppyOn to the 20th and the Vernal Equinox. This day marks the beginning of spring and I know that this is something many of my family and friends back in the Midwest are looking forward to. Will spring follow the calendar?

mother and son, birthdays, familyMarch 29 is also special for me as it is my Mom’s birthday. Oh, and I cannot forget my youngest brother as he was born on her birthday.

Are you ready to celebrate the special days of March?

Steven

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