Yard Therapy

Ahhh, the sore back and arms that come from a day of spring raking.  It feels so good to get out of the house and start on yard work.  I've raked along the outsides of the fences on both sides of the house, cleaned up the main paddock a little, moved some downed limbs and branches, raked the head of the path to the cemetery, and cleaned up around the little stone planter at the corner.  I took it slow and steady, had a few breaks, and am feeling accomplished.  The best part about being out in the yard is all the neighbors who stop to chat when they're driving by, or honk and wave as they pass, or stop to catch up while they're out doing their own yard work.  Every corner of the neighborhood is beginning to stir after a long winter.  The only downside is that we're looking at snow, sleet, ice, and rain for the next two days.  Ugh!  Spring is such a little tease.  At least I'll sleep well tonight, and dream of all the bits of green I've seen poking from under the leaf litter.  Next up, cleaning out the gardens.  I can't wait!