If only. . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . everything was perfect in the world.

One afternoon last week I went to my dentist for a cleaning and check up.

The day was beautiful, indeed almost perfect. Earlier I'd gone to my 

physiotherapy session to be stretched, to cycle, to walk the treadmill, 

to do a lot of leg/hip exercises etc.  

Driving home from that session I was thrilled to see the dogwood blossoms

opening, new leaves greening, azaleas ready to burst through, and pollen yet
to arrive! Sturdy tulips and jonquils wafted in the breeze, drifts of white thrift 
and soft lavender creeping phlox spilled over curbs and garden walls.

A few people were mowing, the dull drone of machines tempered by the 

music of loud birdsong always so lovely at this season.

Ever thankful for Spring's arrival, this year it feels even more special after

such a long hard Winter. 

I said a little prayer. I was so thankful for that day.

Later, leaving the dentist's office, I came close to perhaps being seriously 

injured, even killed. I waited to pull out for a left turn onto a main road. The red light 

was very long but I waited patiently, no rush to get to any other appointments that day.

I saw the three lanes of traffic each way slowing both left and right, then stopping, 

and my light turned green. I started to pull out but something made me brake. 

To my left came a car at very high speed, continuing through the red light 

just missing me. I was shocked, but so grateful I had hesitated.

Everything is far from perfect in the world, especially currently.

We, the ordinary people don't really want much. 

Safety for our loved ones, and ourselves, comes at the top of the list.

Each day can be wonderful with simple things and good health.

Nature's abundance around us is so important. . . . . be thankful, 

perhaps with a special prayer.

My kitchen window where the pair of Carolina wrens are back and busy in the window box.

They're building a neat, snug nest under a clump of purple violas, shaded by a mini conifer.

Right now all is well. Stay safe dear friends, and tiny birds.