A new day

Today our ducks came back for the spring. We have a pair of Mallards who come to our pond every soring before the summer dries it up. They nest on the woods and swim-eat in water. Then they fly off somewhere? That is my signal that spring is here and we may get a frost or light snow but I feel that old man winter has started his nap. Also, there was a mink in our backyard two days ago on the night of the full moon. It was black, long, lean and skinny with a long tail. My friend was here and she said she has seen them up north but not around lower Michigan. I wonder if it was someone's pet? We have a new breed of squirrel too. Doug and I thought we had baby squirrels but it turns out they are actually a mini squirrel and have migrated here too??? I can not say it is global warming but something strange is happening. They eat wood and are not good to keep around. I took up the bird feeders because it seems that was attracting the whole clan of unusual rodents.
One of them is in the attic but that is probably a mouse. So now I have my ducks in a row!!

Mary is leaving Monday for her loft in Chicago and to continue her job quest and trying to sell her loft. I am able to be on my own now and feel stronger every day. I still need to rest and sleep in late and go to bed early with my 3-5 pm daily "nap" or rest/TV time, but getting around great. I will need some help with things like trash, recycling, cleaning and anything requiring lifting or carrying, but other than that I am independent. Mary has been great and I so appreciate all she has done to help. Her assistance and company was a god send and I feel we all need our friends during these times even if we feel we can do everything alone. I am an independent and stubborn person but grateful for her ability to hang in there with me through my moods and down spell. "Thanks Auntie Mary!" I will always be there for you when you need.

more later..........................