saluting Italy

On Monday, for about three hours, I pulled up those wild
non-irises and some definite dandelions, clearing all of the
front and side yards as well as part of the back yard.
Collectively, they filled two yard debris bags to the top.
Yesterday, for about three hours, I pulled moss out of my
non-fruitful Bradford pear tree and my groundhog-daring
Japanese magnolia tree.
After that, I set about trimming some lantana bushes.
I put some of the branches by the curb to keep the two bags
company until the city collects them.
I gave my sore muscles a break today, dressing up before
venturing forth to run errands.

Upon my return, I updated fb.
"Got more Claritin from CVS,
picked up pizza done my way
from Papa Murphy's
to cook in my own oven.
Time to change into yard work
clothes and get more bags of
nature's debris to the curb!
ps The top was bought in Italy
on my trip in May 2012 with
the Armstrong nursing students."

Yeah, I saw that my bra strap was showing on my right shoulder.
That was not deliberate.
I wonder who else will pick up on it?
In any case, I thought it was a lovely photo, with the sun dappling my face, so I let it be.
(smile)
i thank You, God, for such a beautiful day...
and for such beautiful memories of happy times with friends
in that oh-so-enchanting country.