we are experiencing technical difficulties

my computer is on hiatus. after much wear and tear, courtesy of myself, #1 son, and canine daisy the beloved laptop has decided it needs a break. so i'm researching replacement parts for the poor thing. i hope to be back up and running shortly, but in the meantime i will be mostly computer-less, which isn't always a bad thing.

spring is sneaking into our area and i could spend the extra time outside, raking leftover leaves from fall and tending the new flower bulbs coming up.