My dog Holly is sleeping on the couch, and I am arguing with my daughters, neither of whom are obeying right now. The older is supposed to be doing her homeschool math and the youngest is supposed to be taking a bath.

I don't know how the dog can sleep with all of their noise!

So different from yesterday when I was given an opportunity to have the family car and drive along a scenic byway. I parked at several points and just breathed in the spring air and quiet! I need more times like that!

Our hedge is rapidly leafing out with the warmer weather and rainfall we have had. I really should fill the bird feeder; some sparrows and finches have come looking for food and seem to be unhappy when they can't find any.

Now Holly is having puppy dreams...she sounds like a baby whimpering.

Not much to report today from behind the hedge. How's life in your part of the world?