5/31: writing

...most of a conference abstract at one sitting.

5/30: observing

...the first anniversary of a dear friend's passing.  Her daughter, my mother, and I made dumplings according to her recipe to mark the occasion.

5/29: reading

...under the willow tree in the afternoon.

5/28: watching

...a small-town parade.

5/27: augmenting

...the dandelion cordial to include thyme and mint.  It's really (really) good.

5/26: helping

...a friend with yard-work.

5/25: picking

...dandelions for cordial.

5/24: walking

...down to Lake St. Francis and being surprised by the dark blue/purple speedwell and the pink apple tree blossoms.