Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Husband took a break from mowing the backyard this afternoon, so I joined him on the porch swing we have hanging under the deck. The back and forth, to and fro movement of the swing was very soothing, as were the sunshine, the green trees, and the smell of freshly-cut grass. And of course, the pleasure of his company made it even sweeter.

Yesterday I ventured out to the garden center at Lowe’s (wear your masks, people!) and brought home several plants to add to the pots on the deck. Fixing up the deck is part of my late spring routine. Yes, a routine! Yes, warmer temperatures! Yes, life is moving forward!

Please take time for some self-care, my friends. Find something or someone to soothe you, and to calm your spirit. (Lavender is good for that.)

This is my version of a Lavender Collins drink. Add 1 1/2 ounces gin, 1 ounce lemon juice, and 1/2 ounce lavender simple syrup to a cocktail shaker with ice. (I made the lavender syrup with some dried lavender I had among my spices. Make sure it’s edible lavender!) Shake well and strain into a tall glass with ice.  Top with club soda and stir gently.  Garnish with lemon slice and/or lavender sprig.