The Miracle at Speedy Motors by Alexander McCall Smith is a fun, fast read. Precious Ramotswe does it again. She solves the mystery, helps everyone save face, and life goes on with simple, everyday miracles. The story seems a little preachy, but I like the lessons. I like the way Smith has the characters grow and change. He definitely is a good storyteller. I may put this series on my "have to read again this summer" list.

Warm out there today. Got lots of yard work done. However, it's so dry that I put the irrigation on for the garden next to the house. We ate every meal at the patio table and enjoyed the sun for all of the coffee inbetween.

And I sighted my first butterfly- black with yellow around the wing edges. I think it was a Mourning Cloak.

So, Spring is here. We need rain badly. And of course, snow could come any day until the first of June. Oh, joy to Spring!