Year three

It wouldn't be France without geraniums. This is one of two pots on the deck. They've overwintered twice, both times out on the deck, but pulled back against the house. When spring comes, they send up new stems, leaves, and flowers. This year is the third year that they've made it through winter. I suppose our lack of hard freezes has something to do with their survival.

One of two pots of geraniums on the deck.

Spring cleaning continues. Today I plan to "do" the den. I'll take out all the moveable furniture (I won't try to move the china cabinet that's in there). Chairs, filing cabinets, lamps, plants, and the area rug will come out, as will my computer, scanner, and printer. After that, I want to clean the windows and wash the curtains as well as "shampoo" the area rug (carpet cleaner spray in a can and a vacuum). If it's raining outside (and it's predicted) I may skip the window exteriors for now. Then I'll clean the tile floor. I can't remember the last time I did the floor. It more than needs it.