Was putting The Best Laid Plans by Sidney Sheldon in my Little Free Library, then noticed the back cover Promo:

HE WANTED POWER. SHE WANTED REVENGE.

Now I need to read this Presidential Campaign Thriller as it echoes current headlines.

So enjoyed visiting Sterling Vineyards up a gondola ride for gorgeous views of Napa Valley in Calistoga CA. Oh, excellent wines too.

Hibiscus flower is blooming. Short-lived gigantic flowers that look like satellite dishes to fetch the bees. To celebrate made a batch of Hibiscus sun tea for summer punch.

Thrilled for St. Paul author Naomi Kritzer winning 2024 Hugo Awards for both Short Story & Novelette. 2016 Hugo Best Short Story “Cat Pictures Please” is my all-time fave sci-fi story. In Twin Cities, find signed copies of her books at Uncle Hugo’s or Dreamhaven. Quite the writing community here!

After Sinusitis for a week, I woke with crusty eyelids & pink eye yesterday. Jackson Browne’s Doctor My Eyes came to mind; listening to the song, I did cry—not just for my own sorry state, but our sick old world today. Waiting now for the Doc to prescribe for me, but what about our world?

Here’s Berrien Public Beach near Union Pier, Michigan, on the southeastern shore of Lake Michigan, where the beach goes on forever…

Deconstructed Shrimp Kebab on the Barbi.

The common Minnesota Prairie Spiderwort can pop up anywhere, like my urban alleyway.

Tradescantia Occidentalis

Nice Spring weather & blooms here in Minnesota. Our Red Maple has burst out over past 3 weeks. Leaves 5x6 inches, smooth as finest silk.

First Dandelion of Spring 🌼 in March?!