At work, I have been relatively busy doing project development and estimating costs for various school systems and government facilities across the state of Tennessee. Our team develops projects that pay for themselves in energy and water conservation. My next project is in eastern Arkansas. Fortunately, other team members are covering the jobsite visits and sharing photos and building plans so I don't have to travel.
At home, we are gearing up for the growing season. We planted apple and peach trees last week and GW has tilled the garden a couple of times. We have expanded the garden area to increase our plant spacing and grow more things this year. I have started some seeds, most notably tomatoes, which are sprouting on the front porch and am taking off this afternoon to plant kale, peas, and carrots in the tilled area. The herbs are all thriving and weeding is a pretty constant thing.
Very soon, I am planning to try making some mead. I have been gathering supplies for that purpose and just need to get my hands on more honey to give it a shot.
I find that most of my spiritual activity takes place during gardening lately. I am always mindful of the land vaettir and the lessons I can learn from participating in the process of growing things. Occasionally, I have time for genealogical research which is an opportunity to learn more about history and create deeper bonds with the ancestors.
The family was over on Easter for a family dinner which was nice and I spend time with my daughter regularly which is also nice. We have decided to get Dollywood season passes so we can spend some time screaming on roller coasters this year.
I have also reserved cabins for summer getaways. We are doing a long weekend in June for a mini family reunion and a few days in July just to relax. I am looking forward to both occasions.