miscellaneous

this sunday past felt like the first real day of spring.  every element that evokes spring was present; sunshine, blue sky, gentle breeze, warmth without hot or cold mixed in.  the birds were singing joyfully as if they had just been set free.  it was indeed a perfect day and it was savored.  by midweek, it was 84 degrees!  the rise of heat collided with the underlying cold air, producing storms.  now it's colder again. the next "first" real day of spring is eagerly awaited.

as the weather is discussed so very much in every venue possible, it's amazing we talk about a facet of life we have absolutely no control over.  perhaps that complete lack of control is precisely why we talk about the weather so much!

when megan and jacob were toddler/preschool age, family friends gifted a train set that the dad had built for their young son.  it was given to me to have here for the grandchildren when they visited the farm. the train board was built on a low table-like structure at the perfect height for a wee one.  and for a little one, it's huge as it's about 4 ft by 8 ft.  jacob instantly fell in love the moment he was introduced to it. megan liked playing with it as well.  the train set passed along from one who outgrew it has now been outgrown by the recipient.  my daughter's friend brings her children to visit when they are in town.  her little guy, like jacob, immediately bonded with the train set.  and her daughter enjoyed it too, just like megan. yesterday the train set began the journey to move to their home.  and, when it's time, no doubt the train will find a new home with other children.  legacy toys; best ever!