Ok, I have to admit it…as much as I hate to…as hard as it is for me to do so, I must admit it.  Being outside in the sun AND doing some sort of physical activity is very therapeutic and uplifting and energizing. Actually, it is ALL the things all those dadgummed health articles say it is.

We had lunch outside today. It’s about 75 degrees here today, an awesome February day with blue skies, light breeze, and bright sunshine.  We get a “false spring” every year around this time.  I always remember that because when my boys were little, we always had a picnic in February on days like this.  And there was at least one February day like this every year…such a treat in the middle of winter. Not that our winters are ever that harsh here in Dallas.  We haven’t had the snow or ice at all this year. We have had very cold days (for us! No comparison to Minnesota and all you others up north!) and rain and dreary gray days.  But these hints of spring in the middle of the winter are truly a gift.(I do know from experience that we will have more cold this year yet.)

After lunch I put my husband to work helping me clear away all the winter debris–dead branches, vines, leaves, etc.  So much work, but what a great feeling once it is all done! Ok, it will be a better feeling once the scratches and rashes are gone, but overall it does feel good.  Huge sense of accomplishment.  And on top of that, I assume I got my quota of Vitamin D for the day.

For the moment, I am happy, content, relaxed, recharged, revitalized…please feel free to add to the list.  Tomorrow, however, I know how these muscles are going to feel, having been awakened from their winter blahs.  But I will think about that then. For now…it’s all good!