smell the Lilacs

     Spent a lot of time in the sun today (which my dermatologist forbids me to do) working in the yard again. I raised a flower bed about 2 inches so that it looks, drains, and will grow better. It took a few hours, partly because I had to haul the dirt around the yard and then decided to add some edging. And as I get older I realize I sweat like my dad.
     ER's season finale was this evening. I can't believe Sam is leaving! I hope she's not gone from the show for good. And I wonder who got shot in the car. And will Dr. Weaver get to see her son again? The suspense.. the anticipation. Not that it will be on again until sometime in October! Since when did the TV seasons get so short and far apart?
     Gas is topping $2.05 here - Jon tanked up just before prices went up at $1.95. I read that crude oil hit $41/barrel today. The last time it was this high was when the last Bush was in office and took us to war in the Middle East. Anyway, we're car pooling to work tomorrow.
     I just can't express how happy I am that Spring is here! The trees are green, our plants and grass are going nuts, and we can walk outside in our sandals again. There's also something I noticed when driving around more rural areas like the one we live in... you can smell flowers as you drive. I don't think that happens much in the city. I know, it's silly, but it's the little things in life that sometimes make me so happy.