Spring happenings - weeds, birds nesting, etc.

It's hard to believe, but we're going up to 77 today and 85 tomorrow! The yard looks absolutely lovely with the onions and dandelions all cut down now! And, the weed pulling yesterday was unbelievable! It was actually fun. The ground was damp all the way down to the roots so even the onions came up easily. The dandelions were not so agreeable, as usual! I'll bet they've been in existence for millions of years - such persistence! The really surprising thing - no back aches after all that standing forward bending pulling weeds - and of course a lot of reaching forward while bent over, etc. Anyhow, during yoga sessions last evening - and even this morning - no sign of overextending. My guess is that all of the sun salutations we've been doing in yoga sessions have truly paid off! And, in a surprising way. So, today I'll tackle my little garden plot. It, too, is covered with weeds.
A wren is building her nest on one of the rafters on the edge of the porch and I watch her each morning while meditating. It's astounding how rhythmic her moves are. If I had the patience, I'd get a second timer and time her goings and leavings bringing new twigs. She, or one of her relatives, has for several years now nested in that spot, or just a foot or so down the cross beam. Since the cats are not around this morning, she is even taking rest breaks on the top of the railing around the floor. The oak tree at the corner of the pasture beside the driveway is covered with very pale green leaves just beginning to break out. It almost looks misty and kind of ghost-like at this stage. I wonder if any of the "little people" are living there now? Maybe they'll come out at full moon. I'll need to check to see when that occurs and be on the lookout for them.

Namaste