It's a Wintery Day in the Neighborhood

It is strange to have a winter storm today with the sort of beautiful week we just finished. Not only did I see daffodills blooming in comfy sunshine on Thursday, I saw two pretty orange-red butterflies while working in the yard on Wednesday. I hauled a pickup load of compost and piled

it next to my other 'lovely' piles and now it is all covered in snow. But no matter. I have seen spring and can enjoy what I am sure is one of the last winter days of the season. I spent the day in many-layered-clothing out in my garage constructing a palace for the ducklings that will arrive in March. Now that I have conquered the mystery of how to cut the angles I needed, it is coming along nicely. I am very proud.