To find the universal elements enough; to find the air and the water exhilarating; to be refreshed by a morning walk or an evening saunter… to be thrilled by the stars at night; to be elated over a bird’s nest or a wildflower in spring — these are some of the rewards of the simple life. ~John Burroughs

Look at my pretty eggs.  It’s been months since the hens have laid. Indeed, I give thanks for the one persevering Hen who kept on despite the dark cold days of winter.  A sign of spring is that the rest of them have finally started laying again, too.

I carried them home in the pockets of my jacket yesterday.  Dave brought home four more today.  SO thankful for this simple, delicious pleasure.