May 14, 2026, the 134th day of 2026
Sitting Out Musing
The day is beautiful and sunny, though it took a while to warm up from the chilly start of 30°F. It is 63°F now and is supposed to get up to 6... View MoreMay 14, 2026, the 134th day of 2026
Sitting Out Musing
The day is beautiful and sunny, though it took a while to warm up from the chilly start of 30°F. It is 63°F now and is supposed to get up to 67°F. Since it is around half past noon, it should be possible.
Right now it is warming up with a bit of a cool breeze making it comfortable in long sleeves, unless you are out working in it. Then you would probably heat up fast.
Since I was doing indoor work until a bit ago, my long sleeves are comfortable on the shady porch as I take in the slight changes around me.
There is still only the rare early blooming trees that have bloomed, llike the Juneberry and the forsythia bush.
With it still dipping below freezing almost every night, most people have not planted their gardens. Any hanging basket that would bloom in warm weather, would need to be taken in at night. So not a lot of those are being seen yet either.
But there are still no blossoms on the lilacs and crabapple trees, which are usually blooming wonderfully for Mother's Day and afterwards. It looks like another one of those years when mid and late blooming trees are blooming at the same time.
It is spectacular when that happens, but so short-lived. Blooming at the proper time may not make as much of am impact at once, but it gives a steady stream of blossoms for insects and hummingbirds, as well as a pleasure to behold.
I feel sorry for the bees, butterflies and hummingbirds especially. Even with hummingbird feeders up, they usually get a lot of nutrients from the flowers. And where can the bees flitter about to? There is hardly even a dandelion to be seen.
The grass is greening up, but still pretty short in most places. Some of the leaves on the trees have opened up, but not enough to give the leafed out effect yet. They are still so tiny.
What will the days ahead bring? Only God knows, the forecast is all over the place. At least all the snow is finally gone!
Spring is slowly immerging, but will probably bump into summer before we know it.
Stay strong! Enjoy the slow and steady changes as well as the changes that seemingly happen overnight! God is with you in all of them!
NAN
