I'm making an animal garland for grandson

 it's his second birthday this month and he adores animals

books bought in the thriftstore; 

Jeanette Wintersons Lighthousekeeping is just beautiful

winter is still just grey

 stepping outside feels good though, need to feel the cold air in my lungs,

the smell of rain falling on a winter garden

coming in from my  walk the house feels like  warm embrace