One good thing

[uni]

I'm thinking of growing a few vegetables in pots on my balcony, which will be a first for me. I used to have a garden in a former life, so I'm hoping it's like riding a bike and I'll remember how to do it! The other day I received the seeds I ordered, so that's a step in the right direction!

[uni]

Hooray for you Gossip, you made it through the year I know it hasn't been easy. I hope that you can kick back a bit now, and do little or nothing, like much of the population right now!

[Gossip]

Yesterday was our last day of classes for the year.

[AJ]

Happy non snow shoeing!

[uni]

I went for a beautiful long walk today. There's still lots of snow where I live, but the puddles are beginning, so it was an interesting walk over pavement, mud, ice, water, and snow in turn!

A local man and cancer patient has started a bit of a trend: he uses his snowshoes to spell out "Hope" beside walking trails. So (without snowshoes) I made a "Hope" message where I go walking. I found out why he wears them -- I fell through the snow a few times, but had my high boots on, so all went well!

[uni]

I have lots of groceries and no need to go shopping, so my plan for Easter treats is hard boiled eggs decorated in bright colours. Which should be fun And now, thanks to a friend I will have something more! She sent me a text saying the Easter Bunny came early and left something outside on my deck. A chocolate bunny! Made my day!

[uni]

Thanks AJ!

[AJ]

Yes Facetime is only available with iPhones and iPads. However I'm sure android devices would have their own apps. The nice thing about Facetime is it uses data rather than cellular service charges.

I've used Skype. That's certainly an option, as long as you have a camera on your computer or laptop. With Apple products, I find Facetime the most convenient.

[uni]

Sounds great AJ. Can you tell me if Facetime is like Skype? And does it only work on iphones?

Today's good thing is that I sat down and journaled for the first time in a couple of months. It felt good.

[AJ]

It’s amazing what a visual will do to lift the spirits.
I’ve been doing more FaceTime with people these days.

[uni]

I don't know if anybody is still into this thread, but anyway... today's good thing is that I was able to set up Skype with a sister of mine who has serious health issues. It was a relief to see and hear her, and know she's ok

[uni]

A good thing: I now know what "Zoom" is and got to participate in a meeting that used it. Worked pretty good. I just wish there was some way of making myself not look completely washed out on camera! I guess it's the lighting. Anyhow I look forward to doing more similar stuff.

[uni]

No candles, but some lovely floral scented bubble bath and a trashy novel! Got the book at a second hand sale so who cares if it gets waterlogged

[AJ]

Did you have candles for ambiance?

[uni]

Good thing today: I took a lo-o-o-ng soak in the tub. It felt so relaxing I nearly fell asleep!