It seems that April borrowed a bit of March. John Moorehead, who studies all kinds of weather, says this is Red Bud Winter. There was snow in the mountains and ice on my windshield on Sunday morning.

“Miss Claudine” said it was beautiful with the snow and ice on the trees and grass on Sunday. We had some ice in the lowlands and Bull Mountain looked like a Christmas card.

It was a pleasant surprise where my friend Sue Hall invited me to go on the mountain to the Concord Country Store near Poor Farmer’s Market. There were so many beautiful things, a lot of things made by local people. A lady was there with beautiful handmade quilts.

We also stopped by Poor Farmer’s Farm but missed Ronnie and Joyce. We met a very nice man who was working that day. “It was a good time.”

Thanks to “Miss Dorothy” who gave me some “homegrown” eggs the other day. They are so good—better than store bought.

So many folks are sick with different kinds of “bugs” these days. Hope they soon run out.

I’ve enjoyed the library in Stuart and have read a lot of good books this winter, but now it’s time to clean up the yard, paint some and think “spring” and being outside.

I’m excited that my stepson is hoping to visit in a few days if all goes well (from Morehead City, N.C.).

Imagine packing 25,000 meals in a short time. That’s what several churches did the other Saturday. Also, Stuart United Methodist is collecting shoes of all kinds for the folks in Haiti who do not have shoes. One lady there walked five miles to get a pair of shoes. Imagine doing that. Check your closets!

Thanks to everyone who sent me some lovely Easter cards. You always brighten my day.

Blueberry Hill is looking all ready for spring, all trimmed up and the leaves are coming on. Hope the crop is good this year.

Think about this: Mother Teresa said spread your love wherever you go. She surely did do that.

Hint: These nutrients are essential daily:

Protein – skim milk products, eggs, fish, meat;

Vitamin C – citrus fruit, tomatoes, raw cabbage;

B Vitamins – skimmed milk products, yeast, liver;

Calcium and Iron – molasses, milk, eggs, vegetables of the cabbage family.

GRAHAM CRACKER BROWNIES

2 cups fine graham cracker crumbs

1/2 cup pecans

1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate pieces

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/4 tsp. salt

1 cup skim milk

1 Tbsp, confection’s sugar

Mix all ingredients except the confection’s sugar. Turn into a lightly

greased pan (9×9″). Bake in a moderate oven at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes. Cut into 40 squares while still warm. Sprinkle with sugar (from the Tops cookbook).

Food for thought

Comfort isn’t ours alone – it is to be shared with those that we encounter every day.