Outings and Reading

 

Yesterday we went to the local conservatory to see their orchid and bonsai exhibit. We had fun being indoors looking at flowers while outside was a dreary drippy, damp day. After our visit, we went out to lunch for ramen and then did a tiny bit of shopping that amounted to nothing being bought. 

My adult non-credit classes started up this week and I eased into a new routine and schedule. I love seeing friends I've made and I continue to make new ones. Joining the adult learning program has been a good decision. Of course my favorite class is Tai Chi. 

Can you believe we are over a third of the way through winter? Yikes! Time flies. I've been watching the weather and I see snow in the forecast for the next week off and on. I don't mind the snow.

Currently, I'm reading a short story collection, The Wonder Garden, by Lauren Acampora. It's been a long time since I've read short stories and I'm enjoying the switch up. This book has been languishing on my 'to be read' pile. I had high hopes of reading a story a day but I already failed that mini challenge. So I'm read a story however long it takes.

I hope you are surviving the February days we are marching closer and closer to March!


Comments

  1. SandiFebruary 7, 2025 at 7:23 AM

    So beautiful.

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  2. BonnyFebruary 7, 2025 at 8:22 AM

    The conservatory is lovely! I wish I had one closer, but Longwood Gardens is almost two hours away and a fairly congested drive.

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  3. AsKatKnitsFebruary 7, 2025 at 9:24 AM

    What a boon the conservatory is! (And I really wish Steve wanted to go there! HA!) Have a great and relaxing weekend!

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  4. LeftycrafterFebruary 7, 2025 at 12:09 PM

    Sounds like an awesome outing. Our winter has been fairly mild with only 3 frost warnings. We are begging or rain but so far only a trace for the last 5 months Normally, this is one of our 2 rainy seasons. Next month will start to bring our temps up and short sleeves and capris will be back in fashion again. That photo of the orchid is pretty. How exquisite an entire conservatory of orchids must be.

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  5. VeraFebruary 7, 2025 at 12:42 PM

    The Conservatory looks wonderful. And, lunch out afterwards sounds perfect. We are forecast to get snow tomorrow (flurries) and Tuesday (1-3 inches). Time will tell. I'm happy staying in (except tomorrow I want to go snuggle with Iris!!).

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  6. My Creative LifeFebruary 7, 2025 at 2:41 PM

    Lovely photos. It's been very cold in England UK today, around 4 - 6 * c with a bitter wind. Have a lovely weekend.

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  7. Mary KirklandFebruary 7, 2025 at 3:34 PM

    The flowers are beautiful.

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 7, 2025 at 8:07 PM

    The conservatory looks wonderful on a winter day. I'm glad you are able to enjoy it.

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  9. JaneFebruary 7, 2025 at 8:08 PM

    Sorry, I was anonymous above.

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  10. Deb J. in UtahFebruary 7, 2025 at 8:20 PM

    Those flowers are a lovely bright spot on a dreary winter day. I'm not much of a short story reader, but I should change it up and try to read more stories. I hope you have a good weekend!

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  11. JuliannFebruary 8, 2025 at 9:03 AM

    What a lovely place. I can feel the warmth from your photos

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  12. Hena TayebFebruary 8, 2025 at 5:06 PM

    Yup.. we have a cold weekend ahead as well. Considering that we just started February I will hold of on thinking about March. Good to hear you are enjoying your classes and making friends.

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  13. MaryFebruary 9, 2025 at 6:26 AM

    All those lush plants and blooms are making me feel warm - thank you! Outside the daffodil shoots are coming up, the cherry trees are getting buds, and the hellebores are showing off their colors. "Early spring" here in Georgia.

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  14. ConnieFebruary 9, 2025 at 8:53 PM

    Thank you for sharing pictures of your beautiful outing. Must feel like spring there!

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